Appointed by Republican Governor Mary Fallin as Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture, Reese was sworn into office on January 10, 2011.
He also acted as Fallin's chief advisor on policy development and implementation related to agriculture, food, and forestry.
He procured a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering technology from Oklahoma State University at Stillwater.
As executive director, Reese delivered federal agriculture programs to Oklahoma farmers and ranchers through more than 60 county offices across the state.
On November 15, 2010, newly elected Governor Mary Fallin announced the selection of Reese as her Secretary of Agriculture.