BLUE RIBBON SHOW SUPPLY - Key Persons
Dexter has been a part of the team for some time. He is always willing to pitch in and give a hand whenever needed. He continues to serve the junior livestock program with his efforts of keeping the Blue Ribbon team going on the road and at home.
Jamie is new to the livestock industry, but he has quickly learned the ropes. He and Jessie have been married for 2 years, and Jamie is always there to help when needed. Jamie has been employed by United Parcel Service for over 23 years as a Senior Feeder Driver.
Jennifer joined the Blue Ribbon Show Supply team in 2020 after retiring from Southwest Airlines as a flight attendent. She is married to Jason, and they have a small farm in Rutledge, Georgia, raising show sheep. Jennifer is an avid supporter of Morgan County 4-H and volunteers as the livestock judging team coach/leader. She is also the Secretary for the Georgia Club Lamb Association. Jennifer has supported many young exhibitors with sheep and dairy cattle, including her three nephews. Her passion is centered around helping young people. She is very creative and will brings that skill set to the team.
Jessie grew up in Nicholls, Georgia, where she was an active FFA and 4-H member. Her passion for showing livestock was a direct result of her family's engagement in the industry. She basically grew up in the hog and goat barn. When she turned six, Jessie began raising and exhibiting swine and market goats. Jessie was an accomplished exhibitor with both goats and swine. As a result of Jessie's experiences both in the show ring and out, she takes pride in helping young exhibitors. She has led many showmanship clinics and mentored many young exhibitors. She graduated from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College with a Bachelor's degree in Diversified Agriculture and a minor in Ag Business.
Jessie assisted Jimmy in building Blue Ribbon Show Supply from the beginning. While she enjoys sales and customer service, Jessie's focus is engaging customers through marketing efforts.
Jimmy grew up in Nicholls, Georgia, where he was an active FFA member. His love for the livestock show indsutry began as a result of showing cattle and swine in the mid-80s. He continued his passion with his wife, Lisa, and daughter, Jessie, as the Youngblood family exhibited goats and swine. Jimmy started Blue Ribbon Show Supply in 2015 and has grown the business to four service trailers serving customers throughout the Southeast.
He retired from the Coffee County Board of Education, where he served as the Maintenance Director for 29 years. He is also a licensed HVAC contractor and unrestricted electrical contractor.
Lisa is the brains of the outfit and absolutely manages Jimmy and Jessie on a daily basis. Lisa has been engaged in showing livestock through her daily support of Jessie during her years as a "show mom". Lisa retired from her career as a hair stylist and, now, she supports Blue Ribbon Show Supply by serving as the business manager and CFO. She also manages the sales clerk team and is the creative arm behind the display set-ups at the major shows. Lisa is definitely the glue that keeps all together.