Louis M. Pearce Jr. (February 17, 1917 – December 26, 2012) was an American businessman and rancher known for leading the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

In 1938, he began a commercial cattle operation on land he acquired in Brazoria, Atascosa and Maverick Counties in Texas.

[4][3] He also bred and raised Quarter Horses for AQHA racing, halter and various other performance events including cutting.

[9] Pearce volunteered with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for which he also served on the executive committee as president and CEO.

[1] There is a bronze statue in Carruth Plaza at Reliant Park titled Dreams and Memories by sculptor Jim Reno that was dedicated to Pearce in 1986.

[7][11] The Louis M. Pearce Jr. Board Dining Room at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was also named in his honor.