Travis Jett, Oklahoma State, is the National FFA President for the 2005-2006 National FFA Officer Team. Travis became a member of the Pi Chapter at Oklahoma State in 2003. He is the son of Alan and Alyson Jett of Laverne, Oklahoma.

    Jett was one of six individuals elected to hold a national office from a field of 37 candidates. The new officers were announced during the 78th National FFA Convention, October 26-29, in Louisville, Kentucky. In his role as National FFA President, Jett will lead this year’s officer team and serve as a spokesperson for the organization. In addition, he and his team will work alongside the National FFA Board of Directors to shape policy and ensure that the organization continues on its path to a bright and promising future.

    In his tenure as president, Jett will log more than 100,000 miles meeting with FFA members, agriculture teachers and FFA supporters, as well as top business, government and education leaders in approximately 40 states. He will also participate in an international experience tour to Japan. His responsibilities will include providing personal growth and leadership training for students, setting policies and promoting agricultural literacy.

    As an FFA member, Jett was awarded for his skills in extemporaneous public speaking. He was named chapter star farmer and was a chapter proficiency award winner. His supervised agricultural experience (SAE) was in beef entrepreneurship and beef placement.

    At Oklahoma State University, Jett serves on the Homecoming Steering Committee, Speaker’s Board, and President’s Leadership Council. During his year of service, he hopes to inspire bright young FFA members to pursue careers in agriculture.