Jay was born, raised and currently lives in Laredo, Texas, where his family has resided since the 1860s. He has earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a two-year wildlife management degree and is fluent in Spanish. He is a wildlife enthusiast with over two decades of field experience in Texas wildlife management, habitat management, wildlife breeding, game capture, and hunting operations. Jay is a trusted consultant to new and longtime landowners and managers statewide. Growing up he always knew land and wildlife were to be the career path he was to pursue, so he volunteered at ranches near his home in southern Texas to learn the craft of the land and wildlife management alongside private land biologists. Fascinated by Africa with its diverse wildlife, Jay’s adventurous spirit first led him to the African continent in the year of 1999. Since that first season, he has been traveling to various African countries every year since. His years of international experience often give him an edge on the norm and a view from outside the box. Jay greatly believes in giving back to his community and sits on various boards and committees including but not limited to Dallas Safari Club- South Texas, Trinity Oaks Foundation, International Professional Hunters Association and the Laredo Chamber of Commerce’s Cola Blanca Contest.
Broker Insight
There’s never been a better time to sell your farm or ranch, and here’s why: Low inventory levels combined with a large number of eager buyers are resulting in increased demand for premium recreational, operating, and hybrid ranches across the state.
Now is the time to make a move.
Email Jay to get a valuation of your property or schedule a call to discuss your options.
The Overlook Ranch is a stunning 145± acres just 1.6 miles from the outskirts of Kerrville, Texas, within Kerr County. The ranch derives its name from its unique views of Kerrville from multiple locations spanning the property. The ever-flowing spring is a fantastic attribute that could be enhanced into a beautiful lake should the new owner wish to have an ultra-clear swimming hole on their property. With over 3,000 feet of Highway 16 frontage, the property offers the developer opportunity with many homesites and potential entrances and exits. Wildlife flourishes on Overlook with varying free-ranging species of both native and exotic game; mouflon, axis, sika, and whitetail deer to name a few of the local residents. The property sports a labyrinth of bat caves that exist upon one of the hillsides, which, according to the current owner(s), can be quite extraordinary at certain times of the year. With the multiple broad hilltops and valleys, the Overlook Ranch is sure to meet the needs of a single owner homesite or developer. All who wish to enjoy the property will have everything that is available with the nearby amenities in the towns of Fredericksburg and Kerrville. San Antonio is also just a short hour-long drive away. Should someone hope to find a well-located hill country property with tremendous future opportunity, the Overlook Ranch is a definite must-see!
Co-listed with Henson Land and Ranch.
Cripple Mill Ranch is a sprawling 9,967± acre ranch near historic Marfa, Texas. Mesas overlooking the Alamito Creek Valley and numerous canyons, caves, springs, and habitat types make a rare combination.
The K6+ Ranch is a refined 870± acre estate near Mineral Wells. The agricultural and recreational functions tastefully incorporate multiple residences, resort-style amenities, equestrian facilities, and diverse water resources.
Claybank 112 is 112± acres off FM 2954 near Bremond. Intensively managed Post oak savannah with 50 feet of rolling elevation change. Beautiful homesites, with two creeks and spring-fed habitat for native game.
Bobcat Ridge Ranch is a game-fenced, income-producing estate atop scenic ridges above the Neches River. It is ideal for legacy-minded sportsmen and conservationists. The ranch features a lodge and sustainably managed timber resources.
Sprawling 1,370± acres near Rochester with a custom 8,000± square foot home, guest bunkhouse, arena, barn, and water wells. Exceptional quail habitat, deer, hogs, migratory birds, and Highway 6 frontage.
