President

Jud Flowers was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Pan American University in Edinburg, Texas, and went on to do post-graduate work at the Texas A&I University Citrus Research Center.

In 1977, he began his career in the Texas Citrus Industry as the Citrus Research & Demonstration Manager at Rio Farms, Inc. He went on to become the General Manager at Pride O Texas, from 1980-87. From there, he took up the General Manager position at Healds Valley Farms for next 20 years.

In 2007, Jud Flowers along with his business partners, TJ Flowers and Trent Bishop, branched off to pursue the dream of building their own business within the industry that he loved and had known for so long.

Currently, Jud serves as President of Lone Star Citrus Growers. With his vast industry knowledge he continues to do what has worked for him within this industry for the last 40+ years. He works very hard every day at keeping the needs of his growers, customers and employees as priority, knowing that they are the keys to his success.

“In 2007, Jud Flowers along with his business partners, TJ Flowers, branched off to pursue the dream of building their own business within the industry that he loved and had known for so long.”