"Paul Engler has been a driver of economic development in the Texas Panhandle for 50 years," said Dr. Ty Lawrence, Professor of Animal Science and Director of the Beef Carcass Research Center. "First with Hereford Feedyard, then IBP in Amarillo, followed by the cattle empire of Cactus Feeders. Paul is now leaving his mark on West Texas A&M University with an unparalleled legacy."
Dr. Engler, as he's lovingly known, is a gift himself to West Texas A&M University and the Panhandle community. His humble beginnings started as a young man of 13, when he bought his first 100 cows without money. As he grew, Dr. Engler utilized good mentors, his university education, his entrepreneurial instincts and hard work to become the successful businessman he is today. His life is full of adventurous tales of hard work, sleepless nights and challenging business decisions. Dr. Engler's executive-in-residence position offers unique educational opportunities to WTAMU students and faculty to learn from an experienced, successful businessman.
