The Story of Corral Technologies.

The Corral story begins in Holt County at The Keating Family Ranch in north-central Nebraska. Founder Jack Keating saw an opportunity to increase the carrying capacity and reduce fencing costs as the price of satellite connectivity and cloud based software continued to become more affordable. Today our team is driven by our desire to drive profits for our friends, neighbors, and the American ranching industry.

Helping ranchers face the challenges of today with the technology of tomorrow.

Founded in 2020, Corral aims to bring cutting edge technology to one of America’s most important industry. We understand that market, political, and economic challenges are placing unforeseen pressure on cow-calf operations across The United States.

At Corral, we know that the up keep of your operation isn’t easy. It takes hard work, dedication and a never-give-up attitude. But it’s within these moments that champions are defined, and dreams come true.

Meet the Corral Team!

Jack Keating

Jack has worked on his family’s ranch for much of his life. Using his knowledge of rancher’s problems, how ranchers buy, and how ranchers actually do their work has helped him tremendously in customer research and product development. Jack has been the driving force on designing, engineering, marketing and customer research. Jack has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Buddy Rowlett

Buddy Rowlett is a lifelong agriculturalist and livestock and forage management professional. Originally from West Tennessee, Buddy now resides in Richmond, Kansas with his wife Kelley. Together, Buddy and Kelley own and operate Duck River Farms, a registered Angus seed stock operation. Buddy got his start in the livestock management industry in the early 1990’s and has enjoyed serving livestock producers and helping meet their management needs for over 30 years.

James Clark

James Clark has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. James has experience in backend web development and C++ embedded development. James grew up in a small Nebraska town. James is excited to build Corral’s embedded systems to help ranchers everywhere be more profitable.

Patrick Grafner

Patrick Grafner has been developing software for more than 30 years in several industries, including financial services, health care, public utilities and law enforcement. He’s worked for brands such as Motorola, HealthONE, CORE, and Intermountain Rural Electric Association.

Brent Stradling

Brent Stradling has been designing and developing user-facing software for nearly a decade. He has an appetite for solving complex challenges through technology. Brent has degrees in Computer Engineering and Information Technology from Metropolitan Community College.

Will Clements

Will has been a software engineer for 10 years and has a degree from the University of Arizona. He has experience with Smash.GG and Concept Softworks. Today, Will owns an urban homestead farm.

Dave Swanson

Dave Swanson, a seasoned professional with more than 25 years of experience, brings a unique blend of skills as a software developer, electrical engineer and mechanical engineer. Throughout his career, Dave has worked across various industries, including start-ups, medium-sized enterprises and Fortune 500 companies. He has specialized in the design and development of UHF RFID tags and readers for livestock management.