Background
Blackwell, Ronald Eugene was born on February 15, 1933 in Lexington, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Elight and Vee Blackwell.
Blackwell, Ronald Eugene was born on February 15, 1933 in Lexington, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Elight and Vee Blackwell.
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, 1954.
Hog buyer, Wilson Packing Company, Chicago, Galesburg, Illinois, 1954-1955; managing editor, Poland China World, Galesburg, 1955; executive secretary, Texas Angus Association, Fort Worth, 1957-1960; fieldman, assistant executive secretary, American Angus Association, St. Joseph, Missouri, 1960-1969; director public relations, American Quarter Horse Association, Amarillo, Texas, 1969-1976; executive vice president, chief operating officer, American Quarter Horse Association, Amarillo, Texas, 1976-1992; salaried consultant, Amarillo, since 1992. Member Executive Committee American Horse Council, 1976-1992. Member Advisory Committee for United States Trade Negotiations, Livestock and Livestock Products, 1975.
Board of directors United Way, Tri-State Fair Association, president 1989-1990. Board directors Panhandle Provider Organisation With United States Army, 1955-1957, European Theatre of Operations. Member National Pedigree Livestock Council (past president), American Society Association Executives, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1985-1987).
Married Carolyn Crawford, January 17, 1959. Children– Scott, Stacy, Steven, Shanda.