by Roby Brock (roby@talkbusiness.net)

Jeff Pitchford has been named as Arkansas Farm Bureau’s executive vice president. He replaces Warren Carter, who is retiring on May 31, 2022.

Arkansas Farm Bureau’s executive vice president serves as the chief executive officer, manages the staff functions for the organization, and reports to the board of directors.

Pitchford has spent the past eight years as director of state affairs in the Public Affairs and Government Relations department, where he was part of lobbying efforts with the state’s General Assembly. Pitchford previously worked for more than 14 years at the University of Central Arkansas, ending his tenure as vice president for University Relations. He also worked in the Huckabee administration as Director of Rural Services.

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