Carter Appointed General Manager at Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

After a successful 2023 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR), the board of directors, executive committee and officers of the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show met in late April to receive reports on this year’s Show and conduct official business.

Matt Carter was appointed general manager by the organization’s executive committee. Carter assumes the title and role previously held by longtime Stock Show officer, Brad Barnes. In assuming the exec- utive management position for the 127-year-old organization, Carter now directs its day-to-day operations. Although joining the Stock Show’s full time staff as senior executive vice president in 2021, he previously served as a volunteer beginning as a livestock show superintendent in 2009 and was later elected to the organization’s board of directors and executive committee.

“It’s humbling to be appointed to a role held by just a few individuals in the Stock Show’s storied history,” said Carter. “I have big boots to fill and I’m honored to step into this role following the exemplary leadership of Brad Barnes.”

Barnes, who will continue serving in important governance and operational roles, was re-elected the organization’s president by the Stock Show’s board of directors who also elected other officers including: Edward P. Bass, chairman; Elaine Agather, secretary; Randy Rogers, treasurer; and Charlie Geren, vice president. Scott Kleberg and Phillip Williamson were also elected to new vice president positions in order to broaden participation in leadership roles with Fort Worth’s oldest and largest public event.

“We have an outstanding and cohesive officer corps in place that will make crucial decisions for our future,” said Barnes.