ABOUT US

KELCHNER CATTLE COMPANY

(prounounced KELT-ner)

Kelchner Cattle Company, a purebred and F1 Mississippi cattle ranch, spans 300 acres of beautiful southern pastures and forest.

Our ranch specializes in raising purebred Angus, Hereford, and Brahman breeds as well as F1 breeds.

Our mission is to produce the highest quality, humanely raised, and healthiest beef on the market.

We aim to become a leading provider of purebred and F1 cattle to the market, catering to discerning consumers and industry professionals alike.

Kelchner Cattle Company operates as a family-owned and operated ranch, with a focus on sustainable and ethical practices. Our cattle graze on lush pastures and receive top-notch veterinary care to ensure their health and well-being.

We prioritize genetics and nutrition to produce superior quality cattle that meet the demands of both the beef industry and consumers seeking premium beef products.

Brahman Cows - Kelchner Cattle Ranch (2)

Hereford Cow Herd - Kelchner Cattle Ranch

MEET THE FAMILY

Bryan Blackwell – Partner/CEO/CFO

Bryan has lived and worked in SWFL Florida for the last 34 years and is proud to call Lee County home. Bryan has dedicated the last 20 years to growing and ultimately selling a successful Financial Services business in Fort Myers, FL.

Involvement in the community was a big part of that success as Bryan dedicated his time, treasure and talent to multiple local organizations and partnerships including running for State House of Representatives in 2020. Bryan is also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the Florida Army National Guard where he received multiple medals including the Navy Commendation Medal.

Bryan has raised two incredible daughters who are fleeing the nest and headed for great things. Being the consummate entrepreneur, Bryan is taking his life experience to the cattle industry. Business, Management, Capital, Financials, and Marketing will be my strengths. Partnered with true cattle experts like Sean and Curtis means the family ranch of our dreams can become a reality.

Curtis Resta – Partner/COO/Director of Genetics

Curtis is a cattle rancher at heart, having grown up in and around the cattle and agricultural industries his entire life. From getting certified in Ranch Management at Texas Christian University in 1995 to partnering with his brother Sean on their own cattle company in the early 2000’s, to becoming a Ranch Management Specialist, to working with ranch owners all over Texas, to now owning and launching the Resta Ranch in Booneville, MS.

Curtis’s dream has been to own and operate a modern, quality driven, purebred cattle operation. His experience and education in business, healthcare and the cattle industry has poised Curtis for a successful, long-term career in the cattle industry. Curtis and his wife Anna have five amazing children who also love the cattle ranch life, each contributing in their own ways.

Sean Resta – QC Advisor/Dir. of Animal Development

Sean, like his brother Curtis, was raised in and around the cattle industry. He too graduated from the TCU Ranch Management Program in 1995, and also has an A.S. Degree in Animal Health& Husbandry from Abraham Baldwin Ag. College.

While living in South Georgia he spent 10+ years working for Pero Veg. as their QC Inspector and Warehouse Manager. While there he served as President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Assoc. and partnered with Curtis on their own cattle ranch business.

He has amassed 37 years of experience working in the Ag./cattle industries and brings his expertise and education as substantial benefits to ranch operations and animal development. Sean and his wife Annie are proud parents to three sons and dog Archie.