Jake Blackburn is an Eastern Oregon native where he was born and raised in Burns, Oregon on a farm/ranch outside of town. Growing up participating in 4-H, FFA, and sports in his free time, while working as a wildland firefighter, OYCC where he restored aspen groves and built fences, as well as farming. He attended both Western Oregon University as well as Eastern Oregon University where he is finishing up schooling in the spring of ‘22. Completing his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Global Food and Agriculture. While in college Jake played football for both universities seeing lots of playing time on the defense side of the ball. In his free time he likes to hunt, fish, ski, and do any other outdoor activities. He is relieved to be back in his roots and eager to get started in the family business which has been going since 1960.