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Cutrer ’01, Rachel

Rachel Cutrer '01

Founder & CEO of Ranch House Designs, Inc.
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Education

Undergraduate Education
Texas A&M University - B.S. in Animal Science
Graduate Education
Michigan State University - M.S. in Agricultural and Extension Education
Awards
Outstanding Young Alumni of Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Outstanding Young Alumni of the Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science
Honorary Member of the TAMU Saddle and Sirloin Club

Professional Summary

Rachel Cutrer is an American business woman and rancher. In 1999, Rachel began developing the concept and vision of what is now Ranch House Designs, the world leader in purebred livestock marketing and advertising. She has served as CEO of the company since its inception. Cutrer is also co-owner and co-general manager of B.R. Cutrer Ranch, one of the leading Brahman cattle operations worldwide, and a founder and partner of Brahman Country Beef, the USA’s first Brahman branded beef program. She is the president of Brahman Country Genetics, a global semen and embryo corporation. She is also the author of three college textbooks and over twenty children’s books featuring the ranching lifestyle.

Cutrer has held a variety of leadership positions with nonprofit organizations: Board Member of Texas 4-H Foundation, TAMU College of Agriculture Advisory Council, TAMU Department of Animal Science Advisory Council, and Wharton Country Club. She is currently a director with Capital Farm Credit.

(Revised October 9, 2023)
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To watch Cutrer’s “Prof-for-a-Day” presentations, you may select from the links below under “Publications.”

Publications

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