Board of Directors Driving Community Impact
Honoring those who steer our heritage and community efforts
Leaders of the Trail, Guardians of the Tradition
Jason Harrington
Gang Boss
Elected Boss of the Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang. Responsible for success of the organization, community outreach and appointing a board to manage operations. This position is held for 1 year. The Chuck Wagon Gang has been electing boss' since 1940.
Tommy Brown
External Assistant Boss
Our External Assistant Boss is an elected position held for 1 year. The position holds a spot on the Executive Committee and shall be responsible for the function of the Cooking Committee, Transportation Committee, Building and Equipment Committee, and Rookie Boss/Screening Committee.
Bill Bowden
Internal Assistant Boss
Our internal boss is an elected position held for 1 year. The position holds a spot on the Executive Committee and is responsible for the management of all finances, bidding of feeds, accounts receivable and payable, travel committee, benevolent committee and entertainment committee.
Joel Roberson
Immediate Past Boss
After a full year of committed volunteerism to our organization, the immediate past boss gets to enjoy the benefits of his efforts as a board member and a member of the Executive Board; mentoring and supporting the current Gang Boss.
Chuck Witt
First Assistant
The First Assistant Boss shall preside at all meetings in the absence of the Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang Boss, and upon a vacancy occurring in the office of the Gang Boss, he shall act as such and have full authority in the premises until a new Boss is elected. The First Assistant shall assist the Boss in all projects and events undertaken by the Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang.
Darren Wilkerson
Appointed Assistant
The primary function of the Appointed Assistant is to be responsible for the proper and effective function of the Publicity Committee, Special Events Committee and Manpower Committee; and to assist the Boss in various other projects as deemed necessary.
Randy Garner
Past Boss Rep
Appointed by the past boss', the past boss rep is a board position that gives a voice to all the past boss'. The position requires the responsibility of keeping past boss' up-to-date by holding a quarterly meeting to report the current financial status and up-coming events of the gang.
David Steele
Head Cook
The head cook is appointed by the current Gang Boss and is responsible for organizing a head cook for each feed and menu options for special feeds. This position requires years of knowledge in cooking, recipes and correct portions for serving large volumes of people.
Randy Garner
Manpower
Appointed by the current boss responsible for securing sufficient manpower for all feed and special activities.
Richard "Coop" Cooper
Rookie Boss
The Rookie Boss presides over the Screening Committee which will be responsible for interviewing applicants before their membership is accepted into the Gang. The position also provides mentoring of newly voted-in members as to the successful systems of the Gang.
Freddy King
Futures
The Futures position is responsible for acquisition of new Feeds, follow-up inquiries of new Feeds, work with the Executive Secretary to send out letters, promotional videos / materials and/or telephone conferences on possible Feeds and be responsible for checking out Feed Sites, availability of utilities, permits, health requirements, lodging, transportation, airports, etc.
Tim "Spud" White
Special Events
The Special Events Coordinator is responsible for Special Events as designated by the OCWG Boss.
Steve Hurt
Publicity
Publicity is responsible for maintaining our website, Facebook and any other social media by keeping them updated, news releases, update the brochures and history book.
Noah wright
Travel
Our Travel is responsible for arranging Individual Gang Members’ Air and Ground Transportation when required for feeds as necessary. Coordination with the Gang Boss, Transportation Committee Head and the Executive Secretary is an important aspect of the Travel Committee responsibility.
John Lewellan
Transportation
Our Transportation position is responsible for semi and bobtail truck, trailer and all portable pits as well as arrival at a Feed Site, maintenance, licenses, permits, keys, etc.
Ruben Mesa
Building and Equipment
Our Building and Equipment position is responsible for the maintenance of our building and cooking facilities as well as replacement of all equipment to include the utilities.
Jeff Isom
By-Laws
Appointed by Boss to examine and review By-Laws on a regular Basis and make recommendations to the Board of Directors for any changes.
Joe Allbright
Benevolent
Our Benevolent position is responsible for providing assistance to families of Gang Members in time of need, providing assistance, flowers and / or food and to notify the Gang Secretary or Boss of sickness or death of a Gang Member or in a Gang Member’s family.
Larry Eichinger
Alternate
Buck Fields
Alternate
Leslie Phillips
Alternate