Texas Grower to Lead Research & Promotion Organization
CARY, NC (January 14, 2025) – Marvin Arthur Beyer Jr., a cotton grower from Taft, Texas, was elected Chairman of the Board of Cotton Incorporated at the Cotton Board and Cotton Incorporated joint meeting in December 2024. Beyer brings a distinguished and respected background and dedication to the Chairmanship, a two-year term that commences in 2025.
“Marvin embodies the commitment and vision that defines Cotton Incorporated,” notes Cotton Incorporated President and CEO William Kimbrell. “His extensive industry experience and forward-thinking leadership make him well-suited to help guide our organization as we encounter market challenges and opportunities.”
Beyer has served as an Officer on Cotton Incorporated’s Board since 2019 in the following roles: Vice Chairman (2023-2024); Secretary (2021-2022); and Treasurer (2019-2020). He also served on the Cotton Incorporated Research and Development Committee (2016-2017) and on various other committees since 2007. His experience positions him to guide the organization as it continues to enhance the value of cotton through strategic marketing, cutting-edge research, and global partnerships.
“I am honored to serve as Chairman of the Board for Cotton Incorporated,” said Beyer. “Cotton is more than a crop, it’s a cornerstone of livelihoods, innovation, and sustainability for communities across the country and the world. I look forward to working in this role to support cotton’s growth and advancement.”
Beyer has deep roots in agriculture that span multiple generations. With a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Texas Tech University in 1978, he partnered with his father and brother to establish the successful “Beyer Brothers” farm.
Beyer has served in leadership roles for the South Texas Cotton and Grain Association, San Patricio County Farm Bureau, Coastal Ag Coop, and Gulf Compress. Beyer’s leadership extends to national levels including his current role as Cooperative Delegate Member for the National Cotton Council and as a member of the Plains Cotton Cooperative Association Board of Directors.
In addition to his professional contributions, Beyer is an accomplished pilot, avid sports enthusiast, and devoted family man.
About Cotton Incorporated
Cotton Incorporated is the research and promotion company for Upland cotton. Funded by U.S. cotton growers and importers of Upland cotton-containing products, the not-for-profit organization’s mission is to increase the demand for and profitability of cotton. As a resource for the cotton industry, Cotton Incorporated conducts or oversees more than 450 research and educational projects in an average year. Research areas range from the development of agricultural and textile innovations to analyses of commodity and market data. To learn more, visit www.cottoninc.com.