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Robert Joe Fisher, Jr.
Oklahoma City, OK
Robert Joe Fisher, Jr. was born May 23, 1950, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is a graduate of Oklahoma Military Academy, Claremore, Oklahoma as a First Lieutenant in 1968. He graduated with honors among which include Military Proficiency Ribbon and Dean's Honor Roll to mention a few. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Air Force for 1 year of active duty followed by 3 years of Reserves.
In 1970 Rob married Vickie Sherral (Miles) Fisher and together they have been blessed with four children and ten grandchildren. Like their father, Rob, all four children were raised around the Stockyards environment and two continue to work in full positions presently.
Rob has been at the Oklahoma National Stockyards starting as early as 9 years old where he could be seen following his grandfather around the yards, cleaning water troughs and other chores. In 1969, Rob and his dad, Bob started B&R Order Buying. In 1972, Rob partnered with his dad to purchase Farmers Livestock Commission Company located at the Oklahoma National Stockyards. They continued to operate both companies until Bob's death in 1994, at which time Rob became the sole owner of both companies.
From 1980-1986 Rob was President of the Livestock Exchange at the Oklahoma National Stockyards, which included all Commission firms located in the Exchange Building. In 1986, Rob was asked to serve as a Director of the National Stockyards Company. In 2000, Rob was asked to be President of the parent company "National Stockyards Company" which consists of, but not limited to, Oklahoma National Stockyards Company, the St. Louis National Stockyards Company, and the East St. Louis Junction Railroad.
During Rob's time as President, he also became the President of the Stockyards City Main Street Program and the President of the Oklahoma Livestock Marketing Association. Additionally, Rob was appointed as a director for UMB Banks and served on their Board for 8 years.
In 2008, Rob sold Farmers Commission Company to his son, Robert Joe Fisher III "Joey", who continues to operate the company today with his sister, Rebekah Fisher Ward, who manages the office.
Rob retired in December 2019. He continues, to this day, to be present every Monday at the Stockyards in an Order Buying capacity fulfilling the needs of his numerous customers.
As Rob has said many times, all the above accomplishments would not have been possible without the help and support of his family, all commission companies, order buyers, auctioneers, employees, and the administrative staff, and last but not least the Morris Family, where it all began!