2024 Honoree
DeWayne Dopslauf
DeWayne Dopslauf was born and raised in Colorado County. His grandfather and father were both rice farmers. DeWayne graduated from Sam Houston State University with a degree in AgBusiness. He began his career 29 years ago in Ag chemical sales and consulting. He currently works for Nutrien Ag.
DeWayne and his wife Carla have three daughters (Danielle, Reagan and Carlee), two sons-in-law (David and Thomas), and one grandson (Rhett). DeWayne would like to thank the surrounding communities for all of the support through the years and to Brian Black for his work as the warehouse manager at the Winnie office.
Honorees are chosen by the The Texas Rice Festival Nominating Committee.