2019 Texas Rice Festival President

Stuart Leger

Stuart Leger, president of the 50^th Annual Texas Rice Festival, was born and raised in Hamshire, Texas.  He was delivered by W.C. Rollo at Winshire Clinic, and he has never lived more than five miles from the site of the old clinic.  Although Stuart has never grown much more than a garden, he has worked in parallel with many farmers while making his living in the Southeast Texas oil fields.

He opened S&S Operating Company in 1980 with partner, Scott Jones. They have been a part of the oil field service community for 39 years.  With the addition of Lases Company Inc., Atco Producing and Saratoga Production, Stuart and his partner have ventured into all areas of the oil and gas industry.

Stuart married a Fannett girl, Sissy Daigle, a past Texas Rice Festival President.  They have been married for 39 years. They have two daughters, Kim Hill and Kelly Strain, a son, Russell Leger and six grandchildren, Jackson Burford, Hallie Burford, Jade Hill, Carson Hill, Georgia Strain and Rowdy Strain.  When not busy with work or family, Stuart likes to spend time at the beach or make a trip to the casino.

Stuart Leger has worked with the Texas Rice Festival for 15 years. Together with his wife, Sissy, they have chaired and sponsored the Dignitary Hospitality room for the last 7 years. 

Stuart would like to thank all our sponsors and volunteers that make this festival the success it is today.