Koen brings a lifetime of leadership, service, and dedication to Arkansas agriculture and education. Raised in the Arkansas Delta, he has built a career grounded in stewardship, community involvement, and a deep respect for the people and land that define the region.
A proud alumnus of the University of Arkansas at Monticello, Koen earned a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science, where he was a three-year letterman in football, a campus ambassador, and a student leader. He later earned a master’s degree in Agronomy from the University of Arkansas–Fayetteville and a master’s degree in accounting. His accomplishments have been recognized through the UAM Alumni Award for Achievement and Merit as well as induction into the UAM Sports Hall of Fame.
Koen’s professional experience spans agriculture, education, consulting, and financial services. His career has included agronomy instruction at PCCUA, leadership roles with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, farm management and consulting, agribusiness leadership with BASF Agricultural, and service in community banking. Throughout his career, he has remained focused on mentorship, leadership, and helping others succeed.
His dedication to service extends far beyond his profession. Koen has served as President of the DeWitt Public Schools Board of Education and the DeWitt Rotary Club and was appointed by the Governor to the Arkansas State Plant Board. He remains actively involved in numerous agricultural and civic organizations and currently serves as President of the UAM Alumni Association.
Koen and his wife, Kristen, are the parents of seven children and grandparents of three grandchildren. He also maintains a special connection to PCCUA through his youngest son, a 2021 graduate.
PCCUA is honored to welcome Brad Koen as this year’s Arkansas County Campus commencement speaker and looks forward to celebrating the Class of 2026.
