T.J. Cawood’s association with Angus Cattle dates back some 68 years. He was instrumental in the growth and development of the Angus breed in the southern United States. As a young man, he was appointed herdsman for Hardwick Farms at Cleveland, Tenn. He traveled with and campaigned the show herd throughout the Southeast and Midwest in the late 1930s and early 40s. In 1962 Cawood purchased a small herd of registered Angus cattle and started his own herd, T.J. Cawood & Sons. He has actively supported both the East Tennessee and Tennessee Angus Associations. His peers listened to and trusted in his leadership and sound judgment to elect him twice as the East Tennessee Angus Association president. He also served as vice president of the Tennessee Angus Association and was a director for many years.