About Creekside Rural Investments, Inc.

Established 1996

We are a family owned and operated business that values our superior relationship with our customers. We have been acquiring and developing Texas land, ranches, farms and homes since 1996.

Our main office is located in the small community of Mertzon, southwest of San Angelo, Texas, and we have representatives that manage all areas of the State. We are community minded, participate in our churches, and support local athletic activities. We have a select group of professionals with many years of experience and varied backgrounds who all believe that personal service is a priority.

Who We Are...

Jay Dickens // Matt Warren // Greg Collins // Rick Liggett // Zachary F. Brown

Jay Dickens - President

Jay DickensMarried to Dana since 1983 two children - son Jason 14, daughter Kennen 11

Education: BS in Education from Texas A & M University 1982, cum laude Graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center - Honor Graduate of the Year-1992

Specializes in the location, clean up and resale of ranch type properties. I also buy properties for longer term investment and ranching for myself and several partnerships. I currently have employees based in central Texas and west Texas to manage our various ranches.

In addition to my investment business, during the period of December 1991 through February 2004, I flew as a law enforcement pilot for the U.S. Customs Service and Homeland Security. Duties entailed pursuing and apprehending drug smugglers in the United States, Central America, and South America. In February, 2004 I left the Homeland Security Aviation Department to be able to devote greater energies to family and the management of my companies. // Back to top

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Matt Warren - Project Manager

Matt WarrenI was born in Fort Worth, Texas and have always had a love for the outdoors.

I have a degree in Resource and Environmental Management with a biology minor from Texas State University in San Marcos. I have served on the board of a wildlife management Co-op and also worked at the A.E. Wood state fish hatchery and have gained an in depth knowledge of wildlife, and wildlife management. Since 1999, I have been involved with ranches and rural property. In 2001, I made it a career when I joined the Creekside family.

In my spare time I enjoy fishing, boating, adventure races (similar to a triathlon), and being outdoors in general. As a rural acreage owner myself, I have years of experience in all aspects of ranch and rural acreage. I am qualified and ready to help you connect with the property you've been looking for. // Back to top

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Greg Collins - Sales Associate

Greg CollinsAngelo State University 1979 - Animal Science

I have 15 Yrs. Pecan Harvesting Equipment Manufacturing and Sales with Nut Hustler, Inc. in Lampasas with sales nationwide.

7 Yrs. Livestock / Wildlife Nutrition and Range Consultant with Moorman's, Inc. covering 8 Central Texas counties.

I have Lifetime Experience in Ranching and Range Management. Reared on a ranch raising Sheep, Goats, Cattle, Horses, and Hay in Northern Burnet Co. near the Lake Victor Community about half way between Burnet and Lampasas.

I raise Cattle and Horses on a ranch 6 miles southwest of Lampasas where I have lived since 1999.

I have held a Real Estate Salesman License since 1990.

8 Yrs. Procuring and Selling Rural Land and Ranches for Creekside Rural Investments, Inc. covering the area north and west of Austin.

My wife Brenda teaches P.E. at the K-2nd grade for Lampasas Independent School District. We have 2 daughters and one son. Jill is an X-Ray Technician at Rollins-Brook Community Hospital in Lampasas. Heather is a 1st grade teacher with LISD. Both daughters are married.

Our son Chad goes to school in College Station. // Back to top

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Rick Liggett - Sales Associate

Rick LiggettI have a deep-rooted enjoyment for the outdoors and wildlife. I have a for "The Land" coupled with a curiosity for wildlife and property improvement. As a young man my grandparents taught me how to make a living ranching while nurturing a love to steward the land. I remember being captivated by the study of ranching, the grasses, ground and subsurface water use, and the science of balancing livestock use and wildlife habitat.

I have an educational foundation that includes studies at Texas Christian University in Ranchland Management, and Business Administration at Texas Wesleyan University. Practical application has come while working with my family's ranch in north Texas and managing a ranch in Colorado, coupled with experience working with Creekside Rural Investments acquiring and marketing ranches in Texas. My background has prepared me for multiple, diverse challenges in the acquisition, improvement, management and marketing of Texas and Colorado real estate, with a skill set strong in attention to detail and organization. // Back to top

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Zachary F. Brown - Sales Associate

Zachary F. BrownI was born and raised in Central Texas and grew up appreciating real estate both for its recreational qualities and for its investment potential.

I have a Bachelor's in Philosophy from Texas State and a Master's in Land and Real Estate Development from Texas A & M. My background is in residential lot development and I have worked as both project manager and financial analyst for development firms and national homebuilders.

I'm an urbanite who loves the country for recreation. I enjoy dove hunting, boating on Lake Austin, and finding new eateries throughout the State.// Back to top

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