KING RANCH, INC.
HOUSTON, TX

King Ranch, Inc., established in South Texas by Richard King and business partner Gideon "Legs" Lewis through the acquisition of 15,500-acre Mexican land grant known as Rincon de Santa Gertrudis, is recognized as a cornerstone in American ranching history. Today, headquartered at Three Riverway, Suite 1600, Houston, TX, with a mailing address listed as HOUSTON, Texas, King Ranch operates from its foundational principles of innovation and thoroughbred breeding. Formally incorporated on July 2, 2013, under company type FORP (Foreign Organization Resident Representative) in Florida, the ranch maintains numerous offices nationally. The entity can be contacted via several numbers primarily located in Houston and along other regions including Corpus Christi, Naples, Miami, Naples again for different regional services, and Lee County. Guided by an illustrious legacy initiated by Richard King, the operation has grown to manage 1.15 million acres of property under successful management techniques developed over generations starting with King's integration and strategic crossbreeding that produced both cattle breeds (like Brahman Crosses) and elite American Quarter Horses. King Ranch stands strong in contemporary times through its commitment to excellence as illustrated by the latest annual report on April 3, 2024. The organization’s leadership includes notable figures like John Djr. Alexander serving as a Director and Robert A Hodgen as President who continue building upon a reputation founded during transformative historical events when King Ranch navigated economic challenges and contributed to community development in previously untamed lands. The ranch's website, kingranch.com, serves as a hub for insights into their operations, heritage, and contribution to both the breeding industry and conservation efforts. Key officers such as Mary Vcfo Gilbert, operating as VP, also play crucial roles in shaping the organization’s strategic direction and ensuring adherence to its ethos that has been celebrated historically.