Board of Directors, Staff, and careers
Executive Committee
Peter Baumert
President
Dalhart, TX
Cory Rains
President Elect
Fredericksburg, TX
Carrie Brockman
Vice President
Montgomery, TX
Doug Alderson
At-Large Member
Marion, TX
Jeremy Rounsavall
At-Large Member
Purdon, TX
Board of Directors
Ryan Balser
Kerrville, TX
Coby Berger
Giddings, TX
Jarrot Foote
Seminole, TX
Luke Lindner
Dr. Bo Williams
Stratford, TX
Dan Reed
Krum, TX
Josh Campbell
Grandview, TX
Glen Blount
Denison, TX
Troy Cole
LeCoste, TX
Warren Tongate
Early, TX
Staff
Colby Ferguson | Executive Director
Colby Ferguson has served as the Texas Pork Producers Association executive director since June 2023. Colby represents TPPA on issues in both Austin and Washington D.C., focusing on advocating and advancing the pork industry in Texas. He works closely with the National Pork Board and National Pork Producers Council to promote our industry nationwide. Before joining the team, Colby spent nearly 20 years in local and state government relations roles in Maryland. Colby is a graduate of Oklahoma State University.
Riley Reep | Director of Communications, Programming, and Operations
Riley Reep has served the Texas Pork Producers Association since May 2022. In her role as Director of Communications, Programming, and Operations, she leads the organization’s youth development initiatives, communications strategy, and key member engagement efforts. Riley works with industry partners to develop educational programming and association events designed to strengthen connections and promote the association’s mission across Texas. Riley is a graduate of Texas Tech University.
Laura Jimenez | Consumer Marketing Specialist
Laura Jimenez has served the Texas Pork Producers Association since June 2026. As the association's Consumer Marketing Specialist, she works closely with the National Pork Board to lead efforts and programs within our state designed to promote pork consumption for consumers and domestic marketing. Laura works to strengthen Texas pork’s visibility through strategic partnerships and consumer events. Laura is a graduate from Texas Tech and Texas A&M universities.