Biography

April Villarreal is an 18-year-old freshman at Texas A&M University.  As she enters this new chapter in my life, April feels very honored to be able to represent the great state of Texas in her first year on the IJBBA Board of Directors! In high school, she was active in Katy FFA, Waller 4H, and the Katy Cowgirls. April also serves as the manager of her parent’s ranch, Villa Ranch. All of this experience has structured her to be a great leader, a responsible person, and a very hard worker. She is excited to be given the opportunity to be able to apply her skills to something that she loves. When she first became involved in the Brangus Breed, she fell in love with the community and how everyone was so devoted to not only their animals, but the whole association itself. April believes that IJBBA gives kids a great and fun way to learn to work hard for what they want, be a responsible and active member in the association. It also brings families together as they share time with each other and create a bond that is healthy and loving. It makes adults want to be more involved as they see their children do what they did when they were younger.  Knowing, that this will continue for generations, makes her proud to be a part of something so much bigger than herself.  April is excited to see what the Brangus breed and the cattle industry will bring to her future and what she will have to offer as well.

Fun Questions

1. If you were to describe yourself as an animal, what would it be and why?  If I were to be an animal, I would be a horse. To me, horses are one of the most noble animals there is.
2. If you could choose your last meal, what would it be? My last meal would be a Ribeye steak with jalapeño Mac and cheese and loaded mashed potatoes and Texas toast. 
3. What was your favorite childhood toy? My favorite childhood toy was a ball. I was never one to sit down to play with dolls or toys, but I did love a small blue ball, because I could play with it and move around. 
4. What is/was your dream job? My dream job is to be an embryologist and a financial advisor. 
5. What is your favorite season and why? My favorite season would be fall, because it is the perfect weather to ride in and work outside without it being too hot or too cold. 
6. What is your favorite quote? “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” - Albert Einstein 
7. What would be your spirit animal and why? My spirit animal would be a dog, because they are loyal and always playful!
8. What is your biggest fear? My biggest fears is tied with spiders or heights. 
9. What is your strangest talent? My strangest talent is not only being able to cross my eyes, but to move each individual eye to the center and back. 

What Advice Do You Have For Young IJBBA Members?

"My advice to younger members is to always try their best and enjoy working hard. Always have their head up, be confident, and learn from their mistakes to make them not only a better showman, but a better person."