Jeff Rutledge joined the board of directors in 2026. He farms corn, rice, and soybeans in Newport, Arkansas. Rutledge currently serves as vice chair of the AgHeritage board of directors. He also serves on the Arkansas Waterways Commission, Arkansas Rice Council Board, USA Rice Council Board, USA Rice Board, Arkansas Rice Federation Board, Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board, Arkansas Ag Council, Jackson County Farm Bureau Board and Newport Levee Board. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Science from Arkansas State University and a Master of Science degree in Agronomy from the University of Arkansas.