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Nathaniel Bradford, Jr. grew up in Boley, Oklahoma, and resides in Bristow, Oklahoma. A fourth-generation rancher, he grew up farming and ranching alongside his grandfather and father on family land. Nathaniel runs cattle operations while playing a pivotal role in the agricultural community. He is a graduate of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with an A.S. in Applied Science for Automotive Technology, combining his education with his passion for the land.

Nathaniel began his career working for dealerships, then moved on to fleet management for a Fortune 500 company. He later pursued a career in the energy sector, where he works with natural gas production and transportation.

He and his family own and operate G-Line Wild Game Processing, a well-known processing facility renowned for their Venison Summer Sausage as well as selling USDA inspected beef raised on their ranch. Nathaniel is also a long-time member and co-founder of Bradford Williams Bradford, Inc., an organization dedicated to educating and assisting farmers, ranchers, and landowners with sustainable agricultural practices.

In addition to his agricultural work, Nathaniel serves as a volunteer firefighter in IXL, Oklahoma, a board member for the Okfuskee Rural Water District #1 in Boley, Oklahoma, and is the Vice President of the Quail Forever Habitat Organization for the Deep Fork Canadian Chapter. He is also a member of the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association and actively shares his passion for agriculture through multiple social media platforms.

Nathaniel has many accolades to mention a few, he has been featured in the 2023 Minority Landowner Magazine and was named farmer of the year for owning and operating G Line Ranch. Nathaniel and his family were featured in The New York Times, being the feature story “Legacy - The Stories of Black Wealth’s New Renaissance”. Nate is also featured in a published work authored by C.J. Kirkland entitled “Self Made” a collection of essays and he enjoys doing public speaking and featured on many pod casts!

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Damardray developed a passion for the outdoors at a very early age, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and growing up he watched his grandfather tend to cattle on their family ranch in Boley, Oklahoma. As he made his way through school in Prague, Oklahoma, he never veered from his outdoor passions. After receiving his diploma from high school and obtaining a universal heating and air technician certification from Gordon Cooper Technology Center (Shawnee, OK), Damardray attended Langston University from August 2001 to December 2004 receiving a B.S. degree in Natural Resource Management.

During his time at Langston Damardray worked at the university’s goat farm and biotechnology laboratory. During summer breaks from college, he interned with the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service and later in his college years he interned with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food & Forestry (ODAFF).

Soon after graduation Damardray obtained full-time employment with ODAFF working as a Pesticide Field Inspector from March 2005 to 2017 and served as a Field Inspector Supervisor from 2017 to 2020. During his time in the field, he carried out inspections and investigations on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency focusing on the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) regulations. From 2020 until present day, he serves as the Pesticide Complaints Program Administrator for ODAFF overseeing pesticide compliance in all of Oklahoma’s 77 counties and is influential in writing pesticide law and rule changes for the entire state. Damardray is a member of the Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials, a national organization that helps to maintain uniformity with pesticide laws in the United States its providences. During his 20 years at ODAFF he has worked to advise the citizens of Oklahoma about pesticide safety and is well abreast in all of Oklahoma’s many agricultural production operations.

All while being a public servant of the State of Oklahoma, he has managed a ranching operation in Creek and Okfuskee counties since 2007 focusing on cow/calf production. In 2010 Damardray Williams along with his cousins Nathaniel Bradford and Cleaon Bradford formed Bradford Williams Bradford LLC advocating for agricultural education and development. We have worked with Langston University and USDA to have outreach meetings that help educate farmers and ranchers in rural communities about opportunities and possibilities that will help producers elevate their operations. In 2023 BWB obtained non-profit status and are rebranding to Bradford Williams Bradford INC.

For those who may follow in our footsteps, know this; the land and cattle will always be waiting, and so will the lessons it holds.  Whether you choose to farm, ranch, or carve an entirely new path, don’t ever forget where you came from.  Because in the end, home isn’t just a place, it’s a legacy.  BWB, INC. continues our agricultural efforts and works to this day expanding and growing our ag legacy!  We want to take the lessons learned, acknowledge the importance of family and community and be the blueprint for generations to come.

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Cleaon is a proud Oklahoman, deeply rooted in the traditions and values of his family and community. Born and raised in Boley, Oklahoma, Cleaon comes from a lineage of ranchers, farmers, and agricultural producers who have shaped their passion for land stewardship and sustainable agriculture.

Cleaon holds a profound respect for heritage, embracing Black culture while honoring the strong ties to Boley, Oklahoma! Guided by his faith and the principles of Jesus Christ, he strives to uplift his communities through leadership, dedication, and acts of service, all within the realm of Agriculture!

With agriculture as the cornerstone of their livelihood, Cleaon works tirelessly to contribute to the industry while preserving the values of hard work, resilience, and unity passed down through generations and working to bridge the gaps and ensure the next generation is ready to step up and take the wheel!

Whether in the field, various communities, or serving in leadership roles, Cleaon is committed to making a positive and lasting impact, celebrating tradition while paving the way for new and future generations.

Cleaon, currently owns and operates a cow calf operation of over 100 head of Angus and Brangus cross cattle.  He’s also a very proud HBCU alum of The Langston University. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and Applied Sciences. He currently works for the USDA-NRCS where he has served for nearly 24 years in numerous positions with his current position being State Outreach Coordinator.