AFR Cooperative Staff

President

Scott Blubaugh is the president of American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union, a membership organization representing farmers, ranchers and rural citizens. In addition to his position with OFU, Blubaugh operates a diversified 3,500-acre family farm and ranch.

Vice President

Ryan Plemmons was raised on a cattle, poultry and swine farm near Battiest in southeastern Oklahoma. He was on the livestock judging team for both Connors State College and Oklahoma State University and graduated with a degree in Agricultural Sciences.

Secretary

Paul Jackson was elected Secretary/Treasurer in February 2013 to fill an unexpired vacancy and since has been elected unopposed to three full three-year terms.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (405) 218-5665

Jamie Goodson joined the American Farmers and Ranchers Cooperative team in early 2021 as the executive assistant to the state secretary.

Youth & Education Coordinator

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (405) 218-5566

As the Youth Coordinator Atkinson will place and lead youth activities and play an active role in guiding the program as it continues to grow.

Communications Specialist

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (405) 218-5561

As AFR Communications Specialist, Fuss will manage website content and write news stories for AFR members.

Press Secretary

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (405) 218-5593

Executive Administrative Assistant

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (405) 218-5591

Julie Tarp joined the American Farmers and Ranchers Cooperative team in early 2023 as the executive assistant to the state president.

Western Field Representative

Email: [email protected]

Brent Brewer, Salt Fork, began his work as the AFR Cooperative Western Oklahoma Field Representative.

Eastern Field Representative

Email: [email protected]

Jim Pilkington, a native Oklahoman, has been the Northeast District Field Representative for American Farmers and Ranchers since 2014.