Oklahoma City (July 10, 2018) – Since April, the State Chamber has added 12 new board members to its ranks. These dedicated business leaders will help the State Chamber fulfill its commitment to strengthening the statewide voice of business in Oklahoma.
“Having a strong, diverse board of directors is the best way to ensure the State Chamber’s pro-growth policies continue to move the state forward,” said President and CEO, Fred Morgan. “The Board of Directors provides valuable insight, leadership and vision to our organization, and we are happy to welcome these new members.”
The new Board members include:
- Matt Barr, Director of Government and Public Affairs, CHENIERE (Houston, TX)
- Katherine Bell, Regional Director, State Government Affairs, CVS Health (Atlanta, GA)
- Dee Hays, President and CEO, Excellence Engineering (Tulsa, OK)
- Alan Jackson, Manager, Commercial Metals Company (Durant, OK)
- Jay Johnson, President and CEO, Duncan Regional Hospital (Duncan, OK)
- John Johnson, Owner, Johnsons of Kingfisher (Kingfisher, OK)
- Kelly Kitt, Director of Business Development, EASi Engineering, an Aerotek Company (OKC, OK)
- Leesa Owens, Director of State, Local Government Affairs and Community Relations, Michelin North America Inc. (Ardmore, OK/ Greenville, SC)
- Mike Ross, President and CEO, INSURICA (OKC, OK)
- Jeff Steely, Area Manager - Altus, Weatherford and Blackwell, CenterPoint Energy (Weatherford, OK)
- Bill Stoller, CEO, Express Employment International (OKC, OK)
- Evan Tipton, Risk Consultant, HUB International (Tulsa, OK)
- David Whitaker, Chief Administrative Officer, Mercy Health (OKC, OK)