CURRENT DIRECTORS

Brian Bezner was raised in Dalhart and graduated from Dalhart High School in 1986, after graduation he attended Texas Tech for a brief time before deciding he would rather be working for his family on their farm. He is one of the partners at 3B Farms and thoroughly enjoys farming. He met his wife Alicia & they have been married since 1992. They have two grown children, Harley & William. Brian is a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and is a 4th degree Knights of Columbus. Brian enjoys a good concert, jeep trails, cooking & spending time with his family, especially his two granddaughters. 

Nick Salas was raised in Dalhart and is a 1989 graduate of Dalhart High School. He is married to Connie Salas, they have three adult children, Whitney, Stephen, Valerie, and one teenage son Nicolas. Nick is the feed mill manager for JBS Live Pork LLC here in Dalhart TX.

Jordan was born and raised in Dalhart. He graduated from Dalhart High School in 2003. In 2007 he graduated from West Texas A&M. In 2016 he went to work with his dad, Danny, at S&S Coffee. Jordan and his wife Lacye have been married for 13 years. Their children are Maegyn (12), Milam (9), Maebry (8) and Miles (5).

Tyler Carnesecca, a proud native of Dalhart and graduate of the Dalhart Wolf-class of 2001, resides in his hometown with his wife, Katrina Carnesecca, and their three children: Corbin (18), Coltin (17), and Addysin (15). As the proprietor of Down and Dirty Ditching and Lindsay Zimmatic Dealerships located in Dumas, Dalhart, and Elkhart, Kansas, Tyler is deeply invested in serving his community. He cherishes Dalhart for its exceptional residents and feels privileged to call it home.

Born in El Paso, Texas, Alex Quiroz relocated with his family to Dalhart in 2007. He became a part of the Dalhart school district and proudly graduated from Dalhart High School in 2017. In 2020, Alex married his beloved Sadie Quiroz, and together they are parents to three wonderful children: Xavier, Rhealee, and Alejandro. Currently, Alex serves as a dedicated Meter Technician at Rita Blanca Cooperative, contributing his skills and commitment to his profession.

Josh Beecher is a Dalhart native and had lived back in the community for the last 13 years with his wife Kayla, also a Dalhart native, and their 3 children: Kreed (12), Kaydence (9), and Karsyn (7). Josh is a 2005 graduate of Dalhart High School and a 2006 graduate of WyoTech. In 2011 Josh started his own body shop and opened up Beecher Body Shop here in Dalhart. Volunteering at the LaRita Theater and for Dalhart Christian Academy as their cross country and track coach are where he spends his time outside of XIT and his family. Josh enjoys playing guitar and piano during his free time or firing up his smoker and cooking for friends and family!

Dylan Hunter was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and moved to Plains, Texas, at the age of eight. In 2016, he relocated to Dalhart to work at Hilmar as a facility technician, where he gained valuable experience in operations and facility management. Today, Dylan is a manager with Green Gas Co., overseeing multiple gas plants in the region and ensuring efficient operations within the industry.

Family is at the heart of everything Dylan does. He and his wife, Liana, are proud parents to four boys—Bryden, Austin, Abel, and Ivan—who keep them busy!. As a devoted husband and father, Dylan values hard work, integrity, and community involvement.

This year, Dylan is honored to serve as a first-year director for the XIT Rodeo & Reunion. He looks forward to contributing to the long-standing tradition and helping make the event a success for the community. With a passion for teamwork and a commitment to service, Dylan is excited for this new adventure and the opportunity to give back to Dalhart.

Cole Banks is a proud Dalhart native who graduated from Dalhart High School in 2017. Deeply rooted in agriculture, he works alongside his brother, father, and grandfather to operate Diamond B Farms, a custom farming and spraying business that has been a staple in the community for generations. Cole takes great pride in continuing the family tradition of hard work and dedication to the land.

Cole and his wife, Shailee, are the proud parents of two children—Parker (5) and Brooks (1). Family is at the center of everything he does, and he enjoys passing down the values of commitment, integrity, and community involvement to the next generation.

Cole’s dedication to Dalhart extends beyond his professional life, as he is honored to serve as a first-year director for the XIT Rodeo & Reunion. His roles include Assistant BBQ, Parade, and Watermelon, ensuring that some of XIT’s most beloved traditions run smoothly. Cole’s involvement is especially meaningful, as he is the 8th man in his family to be part of the XIT Board of Directors. He also holds the unique distinction of being a 2nd and 3rd generation director, and following in the footsteps of his brother, Wyatt Banks, a fellow BBQ man.

Chiz Bell is a proud Dalhart native with deep roots in the community. He graduated from Dalhart High School in 2006, where he built lifelong friendships and developed a strong work ethic that has carried him through his career. In 2012, Chiz married his wife, Misti, and together they built a loving home with their two children, Jeremiah and London.

Professionally, Chiz works as a Sales Representative for Warren CAT, a leading provider of heavy equipment and machinery solutions. His role allows him to serve businesses and individuals across the region.

Beyond his career, Chiz is excited to be a part of theXIT family, serving as a first-year director. He plays an integral role in multiple areas, including Assistant Concessions, Little Mr. and Little Miss XIT, Give Cancer the Boot, Hoopie, and First-Year Merch. His commitment to this event reflects his passion for giving back to the community and ensuring the success of one of Dalhart’s most cherished traditions.