Business Seen: Clift Land Brokers celebrates 25 years in the land business
Clift Land Brokers celebrates 25 years in the land business
Amarillo-based Clift Land Brokers is celebrating a major milestone as it marks 25 successful years in the land business.
“For a quarter-century, our team of dedicated land professionals has proudly represented families across the region ensuring their legacies live on,” explains founder and broker George Clift in a news release. “We are excited to recognize 25 years of unwavering commitment to farmers, ranchers, and investors across the region.”
With offices in Amarillo, Dalhart, Dimmitt, Littlefield, Pampa, Perryton, and Stratford, Clift Land Brokers is deeply rooted within the communities it serves.
“We don’t just specialize in selling farm and ranch land,” explains Clift. “We all come from agricultural backgrounds. We work on the land, we live on the land, we are involved in every facet of agri-business. We have grown into the largest farm and ranch real estate firm in the Texas Panhandle because of that expert knowledge.”
Clift Land Brokers recognition goes far beyond the Texas Panhandle. The company has been named one of America’s Best Brokerages 11 years in a row by The Land Report, a national publication revered as one of the most trusted real estate sources in the nation.
“With 18 professional land brokers who boast a combined 200 years of buying, selling, and marketing agricultural real estate, Clift Land Brokers has always been, and will always be, second-to-none,” says Clift.
For 25 years, Clift Land Brokers has been known as an honest, reliable, expert source for farm and ranch real estate — a legacy that will continue for the next 25 years and beyond.
Seven faculty in WT’s Engler College of Business named to professorships
CANYON — Six established faculty members and one new hire have been appointed to endowed professorships in the Paul & Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University.
“I am so grateful for the generous donors who funded these endowed professorships, allowing us to honor some of our most highly-regarded and impactful faculty members,” said Dr. Amjad Abdullat, dean of the Engler College of Business. “Through their work, these scholars address issues related to business, economics, cybersecurity and entrepreneurship to educate the new business leaders of tomorrow.”
The newly appointed professors fill positions created over the past 12 years through philanthropic gifts. Classes begin Aug. 22. The professorships include:
Donald W. Hodges Professorship of Business, to which Dr. Anne-Christine Barthel was named; the professorship was established by Hodges Capital Management and the Paul & Virginia Engler Foundation in 2020 to enhance high-quality instruction and research in the areas of business ethics and corporate governance. Barthel, a native of Germany, joined WT in 2016. She teaches courses in business analytics, quantitative methods and microeconomics.
James B. and Mogie R. McCray Professorship of Business, to which Dr. Rahul Chauhan was named; the professorship was established in 2007 by the McCrays to to promote high-quality instruction and scholarship in the Texas Panhandle. Chauhan, a Fort Worth native, joined WT in 2015. He teaches graduate-level leadership and undergraduate recruitment and selection.
Dr. Phil Gensler Professorship of Computer Information Systems, to which Dr. Murray Jennex was named; the professorship was established in 2007 by Gensler’s friends and former students to honor the former WT professor who provided exceptional opportunities for graduates in computer information systems. Jennex is a former U.S. Navy nuclear power propulsion officer and also is a certified information systems security professional.
J.W. & Nell Foust Professorship of Business, to which Dr. Scott Jones, who begins his WT career this month, was named; the professorship was established in 2019 by friends of the Engler College of Business and the Paul & Virginia Engler Foundation to honor the legacy of J.W. and Nell Foust. Jones, an Idaho native, previously worked as a financial analyst for HP Inc., where he built financial models and automated time-consuming processes.
Dr. Jerry Miller Professorship of Entrepreneurship, to which Matt Loftin, who joined WT in 2021, was named; the professorship was established in 2010 to encourage ongoing entrepreneurship activities at WT by Miller, a former dean of the Engler College of Business and distinguished scholar, dedicated professor, entrepreneur and community leader. Loftin teaches principles of macro- and microeconomics.
Dr. Stanley Schaeffer Professorship of Business Ethics, to which Dr. Dallin Smith was named; the professorship was established in 2010 by Schaeffer, a distinguished alumnus of WT, business leader and philanthropist, to stimulate academic excellence and enhance an appreciation of ethical leadership for business students. Smith joined WT in 2021 and teaches financial accounting and auditing courses.
Gene Edwards Professorship of Accounting, to which Dr. Chen Zhao was named; the professorship was established in 2015 by friends of Gene Edwards, a distinguished Texas banker who led First National Bank of Amarillo. Zhao, a native of China, joined WT in 2021 and teaches forensic and investigative accounting and accounting and decision making.
A call to action on Aug. 11 (8/11) - call 811 before you dig
Did you know that every few minutes an underground utility line is damaged by a poorly planned digging or excavation project? Fortunately, there is a free, safe and easy way to avoid those damages – contact 811 before digging. Aug. 11 (8/11) serves as an annual reminder for residents and professional excavators to contact 811 and have underground utility-owned lines located and marked before beginning any digging project.
“By calling 811 you protect yourself, your family and your community,” said Jennifer Ries, Atmos Energy vice president of pipeline safety. “Striking a natural gas pipeline can lead to injury, repair costs, inconvenient outages, and fines. Every digging project, no matter how large or small, warrants contacting 811 by phone or online. It’s free. It’s safe. And it’s required by law.”
On Aug. 11 and throughout the year, Atmos Energy reminds homeowners and professional contractors to use the free 811 service before digging to reduce the risk of striking an underground utility line. When calling 811, homeowners and contractors are connected to a local call center that notifies utility companies of the intent to dig. Professional locators will then mark the approximate locations of underground, utility-owned lines with flags, spray paint, or both.
Installing a mailbox, building a deck, planting a tree, and laying a patio are just some examples of digging projects that require a free 811 request at least a few days before breaking ground. The depth of utility lines can vary for a number of reasons such as erosion, previous digging projects, and uneven surfaces. Utility lines need to be properly marked, because even when digging only a few inches or digging in a location that’s previously been marked, the risk of striking an underground utility line still exists.
Natural gas safety is a partnership, and Atmos Energy invites everyone to become a safety ambassador by signing the Call 811 Pledge at atmosenergy.com/sign-call-811-pledge. For more information about 811 and safe digging practices, visit call811.com or Atmos Energy at atmosenergy.com/call-811-before-you-dig.
Current and former Pantex workers invited to Atomic Heroes Town Hall
As an accredited home care provider, Nuclear Care Partners is committed to not only providing care, but also education and resources for former atomic workers. Benefits Specialist, Melissa Byrd, will be hosting a free Atomic Heroes Town Hall to help former workers see if they qualify and answer their EEOICPA benefits questions. The event will be held Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Amarillo Botanical Gardens - 1400 Streit Dr.
If you are interested in discussing your benefits one-on-one, we encourage you to schedule an individual appointment on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call in advance to reserve a 45-minute slot. These one-on-one appointments will be held at Nuclear Care Partners’ Amarillo office located at 2505 Lakeview Drive #300A. Any and all former workers interested in attending this event or reserving an individual appointment can call (806) 318-4078; RSVP was required by Aug. 12.
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