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| The Fort Bend County Fair Association has hired a new manager who was introduced Thursday night at the Junior Livestock Auction.
Katy resident Cole David Young, 28, a graduate of Texas A&M University who is currently employed with the Texas Cooperative Extension in Houston, begins his duties Nov. 1.
“I'm really excited about having him come on board,” said Fair Association President A.J. Dorr. “We've been wanting to go in a different direction, and when we did the interviews, that's what we wanted - someone who had a vision and could take us there. It's a multi-purpose person we were looking for, and there's no doubt we have found that in this young man.”
Young is a state community relations agent with the extension service, working directly with Harris County Commissioners Court.
“His is the only job in the state of Texas like that. It's one-of-a kind,” Dorr said. “That was a big plus in his favor, and also his ability to take grants from the beginning stages of writing them all the way through to the end.”
Young earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural development from TAMU in 2002 and a master's degree in science from Sam Houston State University in 2004.
In addition to working closely with county and state officials in his position at the extension service, he created a newsletter, wrote articles for “Texas 4-H Pipeline,” developed partnerships for extension service programs, sought grant funding, worked with youth through Harris County's urban and traditional programs, developed an agricultural literacy program and served as an international liaison to a visiting Chinese delegation.
“I look forward to working with all the committee members, board members and directors, and want to continue to strive for the excellence that has been synonymous with the Fort Bend County Fair Association in past years,” Young said. “I have been involved with agriculture my entire life, so working with the fair and livestock show is something I'm really looking forward to.”
Young has a teaching certificate and has served as judge for a variety of livestock events at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, county fairs and progress shows.
“We had three real good applicants,” said Dorr, “but this young man really caught our eye. He's real sharp. The more you talk to him, the better you like him.”
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