Nacogdoches Chamber Stakeholder Conference Call

Nacogdoches Chamber Stakeholder Conference Call with guest speaker Ricky Thompson, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Community partners will give updates.
Sponsored by Burke

AGENDA
10:00 a.m.       Welcome & Speaker Introduction by Kelly Augustine, Executive Vice President, Nacogdoches County Chamber
Talking with AgriLife Extension by Ricky Thompson, Extension Agent, Ag/NR, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
City of Nacogdoches Update by Mario Canizares, City Manager, Nacogdoches
NEDCO Update by Larissa Philpot, President & CEO, Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation
Office of the Governor by Betty Russo, Regional Representative for Governor Greg Abbott
Hospitality Industry Update by Sherry Morgan, Executive Director, Visit Nacogdoches
Social Services Update by Gary Lee Ashcraft, President & CEO, Nacogdoches Area United Way
Small Business Assistance by Dianne Amerine, Director, Angelina College Small Business Assistance Center                           
COVID-19/ Health Update by Jessica Sowell, Communications, City of Nacogdoches                          

About Ricky Thompson
Credentials:
*Graduate of Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
*Graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University
Master of Science in Agriculture
*After college became a Manager for Calloway Farms, Washington, GA
*Moved back to Texas started my career with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Currently:
*Lives in Lufkin, TX.
*County Extension Agent in Nacogdoches Co. Nacogdoches, TX.
*Agricultural Extension Agent since 1995
Enjoys:
* Judging Livestock Shows
*Working with young people involved with livestock and agriculture
*Recognized for being involve with youth and livestock at all levels
Spouse
Felicia Thompson
2 Daughters
JaShae Horn
Sidnee Thompson

Contact Mr. Thompson:

203 West Main St..
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Office: 936/ 560-7711
r-thompson@tamu.edu