BEEF Magazine, in commemoration of its 50th anniversary, compiled a list of the 50 Top Industry Leaders. We are pleased that three of the members of this list are part of the rich history of the Meat Science Section in the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University: Charles E. Murphey, Gary, C. Smith, and H. Russell Cross.

Here are the posts capturing the highlights and contributions of these three leaders. We are blessed that these three men devoted so many years of their careers in the teaching, research, and extension programs here at Texas A&M University. Congratulations to them and their families for their great work and for making such lasting contributions in so many areas.

C.E. Murphey	Gary C. Smith	H. Russell Cross
Charles E. Murphey	Gary C. Smith	H. Russell Cross