Our founder Paul Engler’s entrepreneurial journey began at age 12 in small-town Nebraska when he bought a hundred head of cattle on loan while his dad was away on business. Throughout his life, he’s remained dedicated to transforming the cattle industry through technology with passion, devotion and grit. In 2010, the Paul F. and Virginia J. Engler Foundation made a gift to the university to support agribusiness and establish a student program focused on entrepreneurship. It is his vision that students who graduate from this program return to their communities inspired to build sustainable businesses. Mr. Paul Engler believes young people can create a positive, lasting impact on this state and the world.