Pistole, Roedel take new roles with Arkansas Farm Bureau
by June 3, 2026 9:26 am 301 views
The Arkansas Farm Bureau has promoted Bryan Pistole to vice president of information technology and production, and hired Rob Roedel as vice president of communications.
Pistole has been with Arkansas Farm Bureau 11 years and most recently was senior director of public relations. Pistole will oversee the organization’s information technology infrastructure.
A 35-year creative professional, Pistole will continue to work as creative director, managing video production, graphic design and printing production operations, and serve as lead technical director for live events.
Roedel, a 37-year communications industry veteran, joins Arkansas Farm Bureau after 24 years at the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. Most recently, he was senior director of corporate communications.
At Arkansas Farm Bureau, he will lead the organization’s comprehensive communications strategy and related programs.
Arkansas Farm Bureau is a nonprofit, private advocacy organization with more than 160,000 families throughout the state working to improve farm and rural life.