This Texas Hero is a Bandera native who was a true cowboy. A ranch and owner of the guest ranch, Twin Elm, he not only promoted the cowboy way of life but he lived it every day. Along with his wife, Mary, he welcomed guests to the Twin Elm Ranch for over 50 years. An expert horseman, a member of the San Antonio Livestock Trail Riders Association, he took Bandera on the road, serving as trail boss of the Cowboy Capital Trail Ride for 24 years, leading them on their annual trek to the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.