James R. “Randy” Brooks is a Partner at BNB Ventures, a partnership that owns and operates FM Fuel & Resources and other entities. He brings extensive leadership experience in the convenience retail and fuel industries, having previously served as Partner at Jack’s Convenience Stores and Chief Operating Officer of Town & Country Food Stores.

Mr. Brooks has a strong record of civic and community leadership. He is the Past Chairman of the Board of the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce and a former board member of the City of San Angelo Development Corporation.  He has also served as a Civic Leader supporting Goodfellow Air Force Base and the U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command.  

A graduate of Texas A&M University, Mr. Brooks earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics in 1986. He was a member of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets and served in the U.S. Army Reserve.

In 2021, Mr. Brooks was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Greg Abbott. He currently serves his second term as Chairman of the Committee on Facilities Planning and Construction and is a member of the Committee on Audit and Risk Management. His previous service includes roles on the Committee on Academic and Student Affairs and as Chairman of the Special Committee on the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets. His term is set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Revised 04/02/2026