10/16/2025
The Santa Sneak Peek is around the corner and entries are open on the showman app. 1st Steer and Heifer Judge. Please help us welcome Carter McClendon.
Carter McClendon, originally from Lavon, Texas, was raised on his family’s Hereford and Angus cattle operation, where he developed a strong foundation in livestock production from an early age. He earned a B.S. in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University in 2022 and completed an M.S. in Animal Science in 2025, focusing his research on the effects of gestational environment on calf growth and development. A dedicated livestock evaluator and mentor, Carter has judged shows across Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and Mississippi, and has guided many junior exhibitors to notable success. He currently lives in Iowa Park, Texas, with his wife, Morgan. Together, they operate D.C. McClendon Inc., raising high-quality Hereford cattle. Carter also works as a sales representative for Livestock Nutrition Center in Quanah, Texas.