State of the Region 2025

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INCENTIVES MICHAEL DAVIS

President & CEO, Oklahoma Industrial Finance Authorities

Mr. Davis joined the Oklahoma Finance Authorities in 2011and is responsible for the oversight of both the Development Finance and Industrial Finance Authorities. Each authority is actively engaged in providing financing solutions for economic development, public infrastructure, healthcare and higher education throughout the state of Oklahoma. Before joining the Oklahoma Finance Authorities, Michael was Vice

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President of Finance at the Oklahoma Student Loan Authority where he was responsible for funding and secondary market strategies, public debt issuance and managing investor relations. Previously, Mr. Davis spent 10 years with MidFirst Bank. He held positions of increasing responsibility over his tenure in mortgage lending, financial management, accounting, operations management, and information technology. Michael is a lifelong Oklahoman and has a passion for improving the lives of every Oklahoman actively traveling the region and state promoting economic development. Mr. Davis holds Bachelor of Science degrees in both Quantitative Economics and Finance from Oklahoma State University. Mr. Davis is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

REPRESENTATIVE BRIAN HILL Oklahoma House of Representatives: 47th District

Brian Hill is a husband, father, entrepreneur, public speaker, former youth pastor, author, and a Representative for the Great State of Oklahoma in House District 47. Brian Hill is married to his college sweetheart, Melissa, whom he met at Southwestern Christian University in Bethany. After marrying in 2001, they have been blessed with two children, Eleanor and Josiah. He and Melissa partner in multiple companies together and

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love to travel with their children. Brian is passionate about leading business ventures, economic development, investing in entrepreneurs, developing future leaders, and advocating for youth in foster care. In 2018, Brian was elected by the wonderful people of House District 47 into the 57th Legislature of Oklahoma, where he now serves as the Chair of the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee and Director of the House Page Program, while additionally serving as a member of the House Committees on Appropriations & Budget, Children, Youth and Family Services, and General Government.

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