The People behind the scene

Leadership & Management

Live Oak Livestock Auction is guided by experienced leadership and a dedicated management team committed to serving South Texas cattlemen with integrity, efficiency, and hands-on knowledge.

Owner & Operator
Riley Rhodes leads Live Oak Livestock Auction with a hands-on approach and a commitment to fair markets and strong relationships with South Texas producers.

Owner & Operator

Russell Wood has been part of the Live Oak Livestock Auction for generations, carrying forward a deep-rooted family legacy in the South Texas livestock industry. Hands-on and present every sale day, Russell is committed to honest markets, strong relationships, and doing right by the producers who depend on the barn.

Rickie Henicke

Yard Manager

Shannon McCabe

Yard Manager

Kelsey Ockels

Office Manager