Marvin Beyer Jr. Elected Cotton Incorporated Chairman
January 20, 2025 
Marvin Beyer Jr. (Photo: Cotton Board)
Marvin Beyer Jr., a cotton grower from Taft, TX, was elected Chairman of the Board of Cotton Incorporated at the Cotton Board and Cotton Incorporated joint meeting in December 2024.
Beyer brings a distinguished and respected background and dedication to the Chairmanship, a two-year term that commences in 2025.
“Marvin embodies the commitment and vision that defines Cotton Incorporated,” notes Cotton Incorporated President and CEO William Kimbrell. “His extensive industry experience and forward-thinking leadership make him well-suited to help guide our organization as we encounter market challenges and opportunities.”
Beyer has served as an Officer on Cotton Incorporated’s Board since 2019 in multiple roles including Vice Chairman (2023-2024); Secretary (2021-2022); and Treasurer (2019-2020). He also served on the Cotton Incorporated Research and Development Committee (2016-2017) and on various other committees since 2007. His experience positions him to guide the organization as it continues to enhance the value of cotton through strategic marketing, cutting-edge research, and global partnerships.
“I am honored to serve as Chairman of the Board for Cotton Incorporated,” said Beyer. “Cotton is more than a crop. It’s a cornerstone of livelihoods, innovation, and sustainability for communities across the country and the world. I look forward to working in this role to support cotton’s growth and advancement.”
Beyer has deep roots in agriculture that span multiple generations. With a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Texas Tech University in 1978, he partnered with his father and brother to establish the successful Beyer Brothers farm.
He has served in leadership roles for the South Texas Cotton and Grain Association, San Patricio County Farm Bureau, Coastal Ag Coop, and Gulf Compress. He also serves as Cooperative Delegate Member for the National Cotton Council and as a member of the Plains Cotton Cooperative Association Board of Directors.
Information from The Cotton Board
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