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In 1973, he and a partner founded and operated an
electronics distribution and contract manufacturing company
headquartered in
Houston, Texas. He served as president of Kent Electronics, a
company that would grow to be listed on the New York Stock
Exchange. He was looking for a breed of cattle that basically
would take care of themselves during the week, while he was in
Houston and traveling on business.
"Early on my father-in-law helped with the
cattle, but they were required to take care of themselves for the
most part. They did that and so much more," recalls Corporron.
The herd includes the genetics from the programs
of Briggs Ranches, Wendt Ranches, Harris Farms, Tinney Farms, and Grandview Farms,
just to name a few, of whom some have spent over 50 years
developing their programs.
In addition to their self-sufficiency, Corporron
has found many attributes in the cattle to keep him involved as a
breeder and association leader.
"I am impressed with their efficiency, fertility,
the extra profits from the gainability. Plus these cattle are very
adaptable to a wide range of environments and perhaps more
impressive is that they will thrive under less then desirable
conditions. They excel in crossbreeding programs and their
genetics are very complimentary to all breeds," says Corporron.
Top genetics, the tools of ultrasound, DNA
testing, extensive EPD analysis and embryo transfer are used to
accelerate the program. Strict health practices are adhered to and
Corporron seeks the assistance of top cattlemen to continue the
improvement and genetic advancement of his program.
Private treaty sales and select consignment sales
are used to market his seedstock. He is a sponsor of the
prestigious Santa Roundup, Bluebonnet Classic and Tri Star sales
and sells cattle year around in sales in and outside of Texas.
The commercial program at Corporron Acres
consists of Star Five Santa Gertrudis females bred to Hereford and
Angus bulls.
Thirteen years ago, Corporron retired from Kent
Electronics and he and his wife, Dolores, moved to the ranch. He
began devoting time to his cowherd and the association through
involvement in various committees and industry wide meetings.
In 2002, he was elected to the SGBI Board of
Directors. His business experience and expertise was soon put to
use, as in Houston in 2003, when he was elected president for a
two year term.
The Corporrons celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary in 2004 and today the family includes Randy and his
wife, Kay, Rodney and wife, Barbara and daughter Diane and her
husband Doug and eight grandchildren.
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