Colton Lane Buckley

254.223.2330 | colton.buckley@go.tarleton.edu
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Services and Development
Concentration: Agricultural Extension and Industry
Minor: Political Science
Area of Emphasis: Public Relations and Management
Tarleton State University Stephenville, Texas
Member of the Texas A&M University System

August 2016
GPA: 3.0

WORK EXPERIENCE
Agriculture Program Coordinator
2016-Present
Texas Department of Agriculture
Plan, develop, and implement outreach programs and economic development strategies
Develop relationships with legislative, community and professional stakeholders
Coordinate the operation of special projects and events relating to outreach and economic
development
Analyze legislation to develop recommendations for policy in program areas relating to the
implementation, improvement, and fiscal impact
Student Regent | Appointed by Governor Rick Perry
2014-2015
Board of Regents, Texas A&M University System
Represented over 138,000 students interests across the Texas A&M University System during the
Texas A&M University System Board of Regents official meetings, proceedings, and strategic
events
Assisted in the supervision of administration and policy creation for the Systems 11 universities,
seven state agencies, two service units and health science center
Field Director
2014-2015
Americans for Prosperity Foundation
Developed and managed grassroots relations with political, business, media and community leaders
Supervised numerous field associates and volunteers
Directed, mobilized, and educated grassroots activists on issues within the organizations mission
Organized and planned state and local educational rallies and other grassroots events
Campaign Manager
2013-2014
Sid Miller for Texas Agriculture Commissioner
Managed, developed and utilized relations with political and community leaders state-wide
Formulated campaign strategy and day-to-day campaign operations
Directed strategic campaign communications
Supervised campaign budget, campaign staff, and volunteers
Delivered numerous high-profile political and organizational endorsements
Consultative Services and Project Management
Political Clients: State Representative Allen Fletcher; District Judge Steve Smith; District Attorney
Dusty Boyd; County Judge Melvin Brookshire; County Attorney Brandon Belt; County
Commissioner-Elect Ray Ashby; Mayor Dianne Costa
Business Clients: Kickdrum Technology Group; Texas Environmental Training & Compliance;
McCall International Medical Services

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

National Elected Delegate

Texas CD 25, Republican National Committee

2016

State Elected Delegate

Republican Party of Texas

2016

Precinct Chairman, Pct. 102

Republican Party of Coryell County

2016-Current

Commissioners Advisory Council, Advisor

Texas Department of Agriculture

2015-Current

Young Texans Steering Committee, Advisor

Office of Governor Greg Abbott

2014-2015

Chancellors Student Advisory Council, Advisor

Texas A&M University System

2014-2015

House of Representatives, Member

Student Government Association, Tarleton State University

2013-2014

Founder and Chairman

Young Conservatives of Texas, Tarleton State University Chapter

2013-2014

National Delegate, Assignment & Calendars Committeeman, National Platform Chairman

American Legion Boys Nation

2012

State Party, State Platform, District, County, Precinct Chairman

American Legion Boys State

2012

President
Gatesville Chamber of Commerce Junior Ambassadors

2011-2012

AWARDS
Honorary Resolution
Texas House of Representatives

2015

Student Regent Emeritus

Board of Regents, Texas A&M University System

2015

Sid Miller Excellence in Agriculture Leadership & Service Award

Student Life Division, Tarleton State University

2015

First Student Regent Recognition

Office of the President, Tarleton State University

2015

F. C. McConnell Award
American Legion Department of Texas

2012

Honorary Resolution
Texas House of Representatives

2012