Distinguished King Ranch Manager and Board Member Joins Quail Unlimited



"Seeking true leaders and experts to guide the growth and continued success of Quail Unlimited, we are extremely proud to announce our new Board Member, Stephen "Tio" Kleberg of Kingsville, Texas. Tio has a distinguished career in wildlife and agricultural management, serving for 35 years as the Vice President of Agricultural Operations, world wide, of the famous King Ranch in Kingsville, Texas and now serves on their Board," stated Rocky Evans, President of Quail Unlimited.

"Tio understands the opportunities and challenges facing the wild quail, our organization, its members and sponsors and has the platform of knowledge that provides a fast track assimilation of his talents," emphasized Evans. The Board of Directors of Quail Unlimited is the governing body of the organization and its combined member talents shape the course of conservation on a landscape basis in the United States with regard to quail and upland wildlife.

Kleberg's community involvement is well known with such awards as Texas Tech University's Distinguished Alumni award, Texas A & M University's Presidential Award, South Texan of The Year, American Quarter Horse Association Induction in the Hall of Fame, Texas Board of Education- Honoree-Hero for Kids and the Harvey Weil Conservation Award for Conservation. His leadership was present on many Boards of Directors including Alice National Bank, Kleberg First National Bank, National Cutting Horse Association, South Texas Heritage Rodeo, Texas Commerce Bank, Texas Tech Alumni Association and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. Tio is also the Chairman and Trustee for the Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife Conservation and serves on the advisory board of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife research Institute at Texas A & M, Kingsville.

QU, through its dedicated chapter members coast to coast, is leading the charge to restore the natural habitat of wild quail, working with private landowners as well as state and federal agencies across the country with unprecedented partnerships. By putting on local events and fundraisers, QU chapters raise conservation dollars that are then used for on the ground projects in their area.

"I could not be more pleased than to serve with the true industry leader in quail and upland wildlife conservation, Quail Unlimited. Their efforts have impacted the landscape quail population in a most positive way over the last 26 years and we are seeing more quail because of it. I offer my talents, experience and dedication to strong conservation leadership to QU and know this is a great partnership because it is my passion as well" said Tio of the new Board Position. Kleberg will attend the Heartland Wildlife Exposition at the Overland Park Convention Center, in Overland Park, Kansas, July 18th to the 22nd and will be looking forward to meeting members, sponsors and attendees.

Quail Unlimited (QU) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the restoration of habitat for wild quail. Its almost 300 chapters nationwide raise local project dollars for on-the-ground projects, including private and public land management with banquets, auctions, sporting clay events and more. QU has a highly trained staff of biologists, state and regional directors and dedicated members that work with private landowners and state and federal agencies to restore quail populations. In 2005, Quail Unlimited chapters and partners invested over $2.2 million dollars in quail habitat improvements. For more information on QU, the EXPO and membership go to the website at



Distinguished King Ranch Manager and Board Member Joins Quail Unlimited