Background
King, Jimmie Leo was born on October 12, 1938 in Ranger, Texas, United States. Son of James Haskel King and Leah Inez (Mosley) Sylvester.
King, Jimmie Leo was born on October 12, 1938 in Ranger, Texas, United States. Son of James Haskel King and Leah Inez (Mosley) Sylvester.
Bachelor of Science in Animal Husbandry, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1961. Master of Science in Meat Science, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1962. Degree in correspondence, International Accounting Society, 1965.
Owner, manager, Hill Country Smokehouse, Burnet, Texas, 1962-1973; production manager, Glover Packing Company, Roswell, New Mexico, 1973-1977; general manager, Flavorland Indiana, Toppenish, Washington, 1977-1979; chief Executive officer, general manager, Washington Beef Inc., Yakima, Washington, 1979-1986; chief Executive officer, general manager, Alta Verde Beef Pack, Eagle Pass, Texas, 1986; chief Executive officer, president, Seckler Company, Denver, 1987-1988; owner, manager, Oso Bravo Cattle Company, Amarillo, Texas, since 1988.
President Kiwanis, Burnet, 1965, Highland Lakes Agricultural and Mechanical Club, Lampasas, Texas, 1966, Burnet Chamber of Commerce, 1967. Secretary, treasurer Fair and Rodeo Association, Burnet, 1964-1969. Member National Rifle Association, National Cattlemen's Association, Texas Cattle Feeders, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Texas Rifle Association, Amarillo Country Club.
Married Judith Francklow, June 4, 1960 (divorced January 1969). Children: Jana Rogers, Janece Mesick. Married Linda Estelle Foster, February 6, 1976.
Stepchildren: Alan Jenkins, Kimberly Jenkins Davis.