Jolene Brown

Jolene Brown will have you laughing while you learn! She’s fun and funny, long-legged but not long-winded, and so insightful audiences accuse her of sleeping under their beds. The positive impact of her work is well documented by the accolades of those who have had her speak for their events. Coming from West Branch, Iowa this real “Farmer Brown” uniquely understands the hearts, homes and the business of agriculture. Through humor, hope, and helpful ideas her messages are guaranteed to bring ideas to put into action and something good to talk about in the days to come.

As a professional speaker, Jolene is an honored recipient of the Certified Speaking Professional award(CSP). This is the highest earned designation of speaking achievement from the National Speakers Association. She's made numerous guest appearances for television and radio broadcasts and her work has been featured in several major publications.

Along with her professional speaking, Jolene blends many different roles: farm partner with husband Keith, Mom of two daughters, and an avid supporter of community and church activities. Her real life stories have been gathered from every day life and shared with people throughout North America and countries beyond.

Thursday's Keynote Presentation:

"It's a Jungle Out There!"

They’re lurking in the jungle… economic risks, rules and regulations, animal welfare, global competition, technology trends, and more! It’s time we blaze a new trail because the pace, the people, the process and the products have all changed. Have we? During this fun-filled, eye opening presentation we’ll explore the top characteristics of successful trailblazers.

Friday's Keynote Presentation:

"Who's Hiding the Humor?"

All folks have a sense of humor; it's just that some folks have a bad one! They haven't learned that the benefits of a positive sense of humor extend to better health, understanding of rural issues, and positive farm family relationships. How long has it been since you’ve really laughed and celebrated who you are and what you do? We’ll do both as we answer the question "Who's Hiding the Humor?"

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Jenifer Reynolds

Jenifer Reynolds is currently the host of the statewide TV program Discover Oklahoma. She has earned a variety of local, regional and national awards during her career, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Women in Radio and Television and High Noon Woman of the Year.

She and her family have horses, cows, goats, chickens, and occasional hog, plus a throng of dogs and cats all happily residing at their “Sandbur Ranch” in Jones, so named because sandburs and ragweed were the only thing growing on the place when they moved in and "Ragweed Ranch” sounded even worse.

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Mike Klemme

Enid native and longtime Oklahoma resident Mike Klemme, the Official Photographer of the Oklahoma Centennial. Considered the “Ansel Adams” of golf course, destination and architectural photography, Mike has traveled over four million miles to nearly 50 countries over a period of 25 years capturing the beauty of golf-related landscapes, destinations and people around the world.

Mike Klemme will share from his amazing photographic collection, dubbed “Celebrating Oklahoma!", which beautifully illustrates the strength and joy that defines Oklahoma. Subjects include cities, small towns, farms, the state’s energy industry, our rich cultural heritage, schools, weather, landscapes, architecture, agriculture, people, water, festivals, daily life, commerce and historical sites.

For more Oklahoma Centennial information click here.