2012 Land Report 100: Russell Gordy

No. 55 Russell Gordy

170,129 acres

Gordy, who has enjoyed substantial success in oil and gas exploration, owns considerable ranches in three different states. The Houstonian owns the Rock Creek Ranch in Southwest Texas, the Lone Star Land & Cattle Company in Wyoming, and multiple ranches in Montana.

 

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