SMITH & CO. REAL ESTATE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Management Team
- Managing Broker / Auctioneer - Vici
Buck Hutchens is a lifelong resident of Vici, Oklahoma. He is a 1997 graduate of Vici High School, a 1999 Clarendon College graduate with an Associate's Degree in Ranch & Feedlot Management, and a 2001 graduate of Oklahoma Panhandle State University holding a bachelor's degree in Agribusiness with minors in Agronomy and Animal Science. Buck joined Smith & Company in 2004 as a Real Estate Sales Associate & Auctioneer and is a graduate of Texas Auction Academy and the Professional Ringmen's Institute. Buck pursued his broker's licence and in January 2019 was named Managing Broker of Smith & Co. Real Estate Marketing Professionals, Inc.
Buck is very actively involved in our community. Currently, he is an Assistant Chief of the Vici Volunteer Fire Department and has served as a Volunteer Firefighter for 16+ years; Secretary of the Northwest Oklahoma Range Fire Association and member for many years; Chairman of the Vici Education Foundation; Vici Chamber of Commerce member; Shattuck Chamber of Commerce member; Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association Lifetime member; serves on the Board of Directors of the Northwest Cattlemen's Foundation and is a Lifetime Member; serves on the BCD Leadership Committee; member of the Oklahoma Auctioneer's Association and the National Auctioneer's Association.
Some of the awards Buck has been honored with include:
Natural Resource Conservation Service - District Cooperator of the Year 2014
Oklahoma Auctioneers Association Pro Bid Calling Contest Top 10 Qualifier 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Professional Ringmens Institute Graduate
Texas Auction Academy Graduate
In addition, Buck is owner/operator of a commercial cow/calf operation. Buck's greatest joy comes from time with his two sons Ethan & Tate. He has never met a stranger and enjoys meeting new people. He is always willing to assist in meeting their needs. Buck's diverse knowledge has made him a very valuable asset to our organization and our community.
Cortney Gainer grew up in Freedom, OK and graduated from Mooreland in 1994. She attended NWOSU in Alva and studied Business Administration at Autry Technology in Enid, OK. Cortney graduated from the school of Pastorial Leadership Christ for the Nations Bible College in Dallas, TX in 2004. She was the director of the Pregnancy Center in Beaver, OK for 3 years. She attends the Living Word Fellowship and is involved in the Children's Ministry. Cortney worked at Mooreland Grade School for 7 years before she received her Real Estate License in 2015. She is married to Bobby and they have 3 children Kobe, Desa, and Micah.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Management Team
- Owner
Ira Smith was born and raised on a small farm north of Mooreland, Oklahoma. It was at an early age that he fell in love with tractors and quickly developed a love for the land. At the age of 14, Ira began working for area farmers and ranchers and quickly learned how to operate multiple different types of equipment.
Ira graduated high school in 1980 and began his college career in Shawnee at Oklahoma Baptist University. He later attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. During Ira's college career he completed auction classes, marketing classes, soil classes and many different other agriculture related studies. On the weekends and during the summer he worked auctions throughout northwest Oklahoma and the Panhandle. This is how he received his start selling everything from farm equipment and heavy machinery to real estate. Ira received his real estate license in 1983, graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1985 and in 1987 Smith & Company was formed.
Ira's most recent accomplishment is the completion of his Auction Technology Specialist (ATS) designation in 2012. ATS is a program which trains auction professionals to enhance their services to customers through coursework which focuses on lead generation and prospecting, internet marketing, websites, inventory management, image hosting, and computer marketing strategy. To maintain this designation, Ira must complete 24 additional hours of continuing education courses every three years. As an ATS graduate, Ira is among less than one percent of auctioneers throughout North America with this specialized training.
Ira is very involved with community and loves to ‘give back'. He conducts many benefit auctions throughout the area some of which include the Mid-day Ambucs annual benefit auction, NW District NRA banquet and auction, OSU Posse club annual fund raiser auction, Woodward Chamber of Commerce annual benefit auction, and many surrounding area 4H and FFA trophy auctions.
Ira has held offices such as Past President and Board Member for the Oklahoma State Auctioneers Association, Longtime Member of the National Association of Auctioneers, Past President and Board Member for the Board of Education Mooreland, OK, President and Board Member of the Mooreland Economic Development Organization since 1997, Chairman of the Board for the Woodward Industrial Foundation, currently serving as Chairman on the Woodward Hospital Board and the Board of Directors for the Woodward Chamber of Commerce.
Ira has also been fortunate to receive several awards including:
2016 Citizen of the Year
2012 State Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame
Recipient of the Black Jacket Award for continued support and contributions to the Woodward District Premium Livestock Show
Voted Best of the Best Auctioneer by the Woodward News every year consecutively from 2001 through 2012
Voted Most Popular Real Estate Agent 2001 and 2012
Received the 2010 High Plains Technology Partners for Progress award from the Oklahoma Association of Technology Centers
2006 Best Color Advertising Contest Winner at the Oklahoma State Auctioneers Association Convention
Honorary Chapter Member of the Mooreland FFA
Having lived in Woodward most of his life, Jon is a Woodward native. He graduated from Woodward High School in 2000, attended NWOSU, and then went to work in a booming oilfield right here in NW Oklahoma.
Jon entertained the thought of a real estate career in the past but was content and remained in the oilfield industry for nearly 18 years (the last 8 in sales). Then, ready for a change, Jon left the field he had known for so long and pursued his real estate license. His ability and determination was evident when he completed his pre-license work and passed his Real Estate exam in just 2.5 week time.
Jon is married to his beautiful wife Keisha and they have 2 amazing kids. When they aren't busy chasing kids, Jon and Keisha both serve in multiple capacities at the First Baptist Church in Mooreland. Also the owner of Cox Knives, Jon loves making custom knives and is quite talented.
Jon is known in and around the community for his sincere attitude, work ethic, and honesty. We are honored to have Jon with us on this real estate journey at Smith & Co!
Job Titles:
- Sales Associate
- Member of the United Methodist Church
Paula was born in Mullinville, KS and moved to Mooreland, OK with her family where she attended elementary school. They moved back to Kansas and she graduated Salutatorian of her 1990 graduating class. She attended Hutchinson Community College and majored in Business Administration. Paula worked numerous years in the school system from registrar to business manager and board clerk and coached volleyball, basketball, track and cheerleading.
Paula is a member of the United Methodist Church and is a Co-chairman of the God's Acre Auction.
Paula and her husband, Rocky, recently moved to Woodward where he is a supervisor with DCPMidstream. They have 3 children, Amanda and husband Chris, Kendall and wife Skylar, and Brayden. They have 2 grandchildren, Greyson, Avery, and one on the way! She enjoys scrapbooking and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.