05/20/2026
Jack Staats made a lasting impact on agricultural education and CareerTech in Oklahoma through decades of leadership, mentorship and service to students and educators across the state.
His legacy was honored with induction into the Oklahoma CareerTech Hall of Fame in 2024, recognizing a lifetime dedicated to helping others succeed.
We join Oklahoma FFA in mourning his passing and keeping the Staats family and all who knew him in our thoughts.
Today, the Oklahoma FFA family mourns the passing of former State Supervisor of Agricultural Education and Oklahoma State FFA Advisor, Jack Staats.
Mr. Staats dedicated his life to agricultural education, FFA, and the development of young people across Oklahoma. His leadership, vision, and servant heart left a lasting impact on countless students, teachers, and communities.
We are grateful for his many years of service and the legacy he leaves behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Staats family and all who were blessed to know him.