SUCCESS BEYOND OKC JIM COWAN
Economic Development Director & President, Chickasha Chamber
Jim Cowan, a Chickasha native, serves as Executive Director of the Chickasha Economic Development Council and President of the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce. A SWOSU graduate, Cowan brings over 30 years of business experience, including 17 years as owner of Oklahoma City’s Bricktown Brewery and three terms as President of the Bricktown Association. After selling his brewery in 2007, he served as Bricktown
Association Director during OKC’s NBA arrival. His early career included management roles at Steak & Ale and Waterford Hotel. Recently selected for Leadership Oklahoma’s 36th class, Cowan champions economic growth through innovative community initiatives in his hometown.
SHAWNDA ROONEY Economic Development Director, City of Guthrie
Shawnda Rooney is the Economic Development Director for the City of Guthrie. For the past 7 years, she has helped foster economic development growth for the City of Guthrie through community improvement projects, retail attraction, tourism growth, and strategic planning. She works closely with the City’s tourism director on film-related projects, helping position Guthrie as both a vibrant community and a unique destination. She’s passionate about fostering sustainable growth while preserving the charm and character that makes Guthrie one of Oklahoma’s most distinctive cities.
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