Jeffrey Mundell

Jeffrey Mundell is the Ranch Manager at Gabilan Ranch, also known as Rancho Cienega Del Gabilan, a historic 11,500-acre cattle ranch located on the northern ridge of the Gabilan Mountain Range in California.1 He oversees the management of this working cattle ranch near San Juan Bautista, CA.23

Background and Experience

Jeffrey Mundell joined Gabilan Ranch as the Ranch Manager in July 2014.3 He moved to the ranch with his wife Amy and their four children: Cora, Emma, Wade, and Dutch.3 Prior to his current position, Mundell had experience in ranch management and cattle operations.

Responsibilities and Expertise

As the Ranch Manager, Mundell is responsible for:

• Overseeing daily operations of the 11,500-acre ranch
• Managing cattle and livestock
• Preserving and promoting buckaroo traditions

Mundell is known for his expertise in vaquero horsemanship, which he demonstrates and teaches at events such as the Vaquero Heritage Days.2 He is committed to preserving the traditional buckaroo practices and culture associated with Western ranching.

Public Engagement

Jeffrey Mundell actively participates in promoting and discussing ranching traditions:

• He has been featured in podcasts discussing buckaroo traditions and ranch management.45
• Mundell has been involved in organizing and participating in events like the Buckaroo Traditions Gathering.4

Through these activities, Jeffrey Mundell contributes to the preservation and education of traditional ranching practices while managing one of California's historic cattle ranches.