Sen. Jack Williams Endorsed by Alabama Petroleum and Convenience Marketers Association
The Alabama Petroleum and Convenience Marketers Association (P&CMA) announced on Monday its support for Sen. Jack Williams in his bid for the role of Alabama Agriculture and Industry Commissioner.
P&CMA, which advocates for hundreds of small business owners within Alabama’s petroleum and convenience marketing sectors, highlighted Williams’ commitment to pro-business policies as well as his insight into the vital connections between Alabama’s fuel and agriculture industries.
Williams, a Republican from Wilmer, Alabama, has been serving Senate District 34 since 2018. Before that, he represented District 102 in Mobile in the Alabama House of Representatives from 2014 to 2018. He also has a background operating a nursery school.
In 2024, he sponsored a significant piece of legislation that prohibited the production, sale, or distribution of lab-grown meat in Alabama. This bill passed through the Alabama General Assembly and received Governor Kay Ivey’s approval.
“Jack understands our industry and the crucial role Alabama’s fuel suppliers play in agriculture,” stated Rex Jones, Chairman of the P&CMA Board of Directors. “I’m sure he’ll enhance the connection between energy, agriculture, and the rural economy as Agriculture Commissioner.”
A lifelong resident of Wilmer, Williams is a fourth-generation farmer who has been advocating for Alabama’s farmers, small business owners, and rural communities for over a decade. He is now running for the Agriculture and Industry Commissioner position.
Williams and his wife, Bobbie, have been married for 50 years. They established J Bar W Farm, concentrating on cattle, timber, and hay production, and later founded Twin Oaks Nursery in Willmer after expanding into the nursery business in 1986. Their success led to the acquisition of Tom Dodd Nursery School in Semmes, making their operation one of the largest in the country.
Currently, their son John runs the nursery, while their grandson Micah handles the daily tasks at the cattle farm.
Throughout his time in the Alabama Legislature, Williams has consistently supported conservative ideals. He serves as vice chair on both the Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee and the Banking and Insurance Committee.
Williams has also championed efforts to ban lab-grown meat, cut agricultural fencing taxes, and legalize bait for hunting deer and wild hogs. His track record shows he is a reliable advocate for Alabama’s cattle ranchers, foresters, producers, and small business owners.
He introduced and successfully passed legislation aimed at easing burdens on truck drivers, limiting the number of trucks that law enforcement can detain at once and allowing appeals for overweight citations when drivers are within legal limits.
As Agriculture Commissioner, Williams vows to advocate for hardworking farmers and small business owners, safeguard natural resources, and oppose needless government regulations, according to P&CMA.
“The oil and convenience sectors have supported farms, maintained supply chains, and sustained rural communities across Alabama,” Williams remarked. “As Agriculture Commissioner, I will ensure that agriculture and industry collaborate effectively to strengthen our economy and protect the livelihoods of those who feed and fuel our nation.”
Williams expressed his gratitude, saying, “We are honored to gain the trust and backing of P&CMA and look forward to partnering with them to create more opportunities for families and businesses throughout our state.”
This endorsement marks the second significant backing for Williams’ campaign, following the Alabama Forestry Association’s support announced in June.
Williams aims for the Agriculture Commissioner position, currently held by Commissioner Rick Pate, who is seeking the Governor’s Lieutenant Colonel role. The primary election is slated for May 19, 2026.
