Jim Reese
Jim Reese (b. June 20, 1958 in Blackwell, Oklahoma) was the president of the Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture from 2011 to 2019. In this capacity, he also served as the Oklahoma commissioner of agriculture. Reese resigned on December 31, 2018.[1]
Biography
When he served as president of the Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture, Reese had owned and operated Jim Reese Farms since May 1987.[2] At the time of his appointment as commissioner, he was serving as an adviser to outgoing state Speaker of the House Chris Benge (R).[3]
Education
- B.S., Engineering Technology, Oklahoma State University, 1979-80
- AA, Drafting & Design, Northern Oklahoma College, 1977-78
- Attended, United States Department of Agriculture Supervisory Academy at Texas A&M
Political career
Oklahoma Commissioner of Agriculture (2011-2018)
Reese served as Oklahoma commissioner of agriculture from January 10, 2011, to December 31, 2018.
Oklahoma House of Representatives (1987-2001)
Reese served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1987 to 2001.[2]
Appointments
2010
Reese was appointed as Oklahoma commissioner of agriculture by Gov. Mary Fallin (R) in November 2010.[3]
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
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External links
- Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- LinkedIn profile
- Campaign contributions: 2000
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Terry Peach |
Oklahoma Commissioner of Agriculture 2011–2018 |
Succeeded by Blayne Arthur |
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