2021 Texas Rice Festival President

Jeff Leger, 2021 President of Texas Rice Festival

Jeff Leger

Jeffrey Weldon Leger , “Little Jeff” as he is known by, is the 2021 President of the Texas Rice Festival. He was born October 14, 1974, the oldest child of Jeffery Leger of China and Renee Riggs Greak of Sour Lake. Jeff was big brother to his sister, the late Amanda Leger Griffin, and brother Adam Leger. Jeff is a graduate of Hardin Jefferson High School.

He currently lives in Beaumont with his wife, Sara and step-daughter, Taylor. He has 2 daughters, Kalyne and Tori. Kalyne lives and works in Austin and Tori lives in Dallas and attends University of Texas Dallas. Jeff has a lot to be proud surrounded by all these lovely and talented girls. These girls and all of his family are the heart of his life.

Jeff second love started early, flagging in the rice fields for his Dad. Jeff is now Vice-President of the family business, ”Twin County Air Ag”, where he works alongside his Dad and brother Adam. There is a good chance the airplane you have seen dipping and diving over the fields of Southeast Texas is piloted by Jeff. He takes great pride in his work. In 2017, the Texas Agricultural Aviation Association honored Jeff with the esteemed award “Pilot of the Year”.

In 2006, Jeff planted his first rice crop; he soon learned there was always work to be done. Building fences or cutting hay for the 250 head of cattle that graze on the family property. Jeff has been involved with the Texas Rice Festival since 1992 starting in the Agricultural Education Tent. Later He joined Reid Lowrance in heading up the Stage Crew where many long hours are put in getting the stage ready for the entertainers. In 2008, he Co-Chaired the Festival Support Team.

Jeff served as President of the Texas Rice Festival in 2010 and 2020. In 2017 Jeff, Adam and their Dad were honored when Twin County Air Ag was named Honorees of the Texas Rice Festival.

In the last few years our community has recovered from hurricanes, area floods and much devastation, but, today we are moving forward together with the continued support of our sponsors and our many volunteers.

As President, Jeff would like everyone to come out in support of our local farmers, vendors and community.

Have a great time at the 2021 TEXAS RICE FESTIVAL!!