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EMCEE MIKE ROSS Chair, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber President, American Fidelity Assurance Company PRESENTING SPONSOR RECOGNITION
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THE HONORABLE KEVIN STITT Governor, State of Oklahoma
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DR. RUSSELL EVANS Dean of the College of Business University of Central Oklahoma MIKE FINA Executive Director Oklahoma Municipal League
DR. SHAWN HIME Executive Director Oklahoma State School Boards Association CHRIS SCHRODER Executive Director Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma
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THE HONORABLE KEVIN STITT Governor, State of Oklahoma
MIKE ROSS Chair, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber President, American Fidelity Assurance Company Mike Ross began his insurance career with The Travelers before joining INSURICA in 1985. He later served as president and CEO of INSURICA for more than 25 years, leading the firm’s growth into one of the largest insurance brokers in the country. Today, he serves as chairman of the board and President of American Fidelity Corporation. A lifelong Oklahoma City resident and graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University, Ross remains deeply engaged in the community, serving on national industry boards and local nonprofit organizations.
Governor Kevin Stitt is leading Oklahoma with a vision to become Top Ten in job growth, infrastructure, education and more. He is an entrepreneur who founded Gateway in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2000. Starting with only $1,000 and a computer, he grew Gateway into a nationwide mortgage company operating in 42 states and servicing more than $20 billion in residential mortgages. In 2018, he led Gateway through a merger and established Gateway First Bank, which today is one of Oklahoma’s 10 largest banks by assets with over $2 billion in assets, 166 mortgage centers across the U.S., and more than 1,600 employees. Oklahomans spoke in record numbers that they wanted Stitt to use his business acumen to transform the state. In 2018, he received more votes than any gubernatorial candidate in state history in his first bid for elected office of any kind. Governor Stitt has taken a groundbreaking approach to his administration by appointing the most female cabinet secretaries in state history and tapping expert advisors from the private sector, including the first chief operating officer in state history. He is committed to delivering taxpayers more for their money, and his fiscally conservative leadership helped the state build its largest savings account in history, which proved to be prophetic in the face of an oil and gas downturn.
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Panelists PANELISTS
DR. RUSSELL EVANS Dean of the College of Business, University of Central Oklahoma
DR. SHAWN HIME Executive Director, Oklahoma State School Boards Association
Dr. Russell Evans was recently appointed Dean of the College of Business at the University of Central Oklahoma while continuing as Partner and Chief Economist at Thorberg Collectorate. A highly regarded business analyst and economic communicator, he works closely with cities, tribes, and industry groups across the region. He also serves as a Trustee and Investment Committee Chair for the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Dr. Evans enjoys time with his wife, Amanda, and their five kids, along with soccer, golf, fly fishing, and active service in his church and community.
Dr. Shawn Hime has served as executive director of the Oklahoma State School Boards Association since 2014, following six years as superintendent of Enid Public Schools. Over the course of his career, he has worked as a teacher and administrator and previously served as assistant state superintendent at the Oklahoma State Department of Education, where he oversaw areas including state aid, school finance, transportation and personnel records, and collaborated with legislators on education policy. A respected leader in public education, Hime has received multiple statewide honors and has served on numerous state and national education boards and task forces. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from East Central University and a doctorate from the University of Oklahoma.
MIKE FINA Executive Director, Oklahoma Municipal League
CHRIS SCHRODER Executive Director, Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma
Mike Fina serves as Executive Director of the Oklahoma Municipal League (OML), where he represents and advocates for the interests of cities and towns across Oklahoma. In his role, he works closely with municipal leaders and state policymakers on issues including public finance, infrastructure, and local governance. His career has been dedicated to strengthening municipalities and ensuring local governments have the resources needed to serve their communities.
Chris Schroder is the Executive Director of the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma (ACCO), representing county governments statewide. He leads advocacy efforts on behalf of counties at the state and federal levels, focusing on funding, transportation, public safety, and infrastructure priorities. Schroder brings extensive experience in public service and county administration, working to support effective and sustainable county operations.
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REGISTRATION The $1,000 registration fee covers all official program events, most meals and some transportation to and from programmed events.
Economic Development (2021-2024)
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Investment $ 9.8 billion
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AN EFFECTIVE, UNIFIED VOICE IN ELECTING PRO-BUSINESS CANDIDATES The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber focuses every day on its mission to improve Oklahoma’s business climate to make it more attractive for economic development and improved quality of life. The Greater OKC Chamber Political Action Committee was established to help achieve these outcomes by aggressively pursuing the election and re-election of pro-business candidates at the state and local levels. The Chamber PAC supports candidates in every part of Oklahoma and our local communities to ensure that when we advocate on behalf of the business community, we have a receptive audience among our elected officials. Since its founding in 2010, the Greater OKC Chamber PAC has amassed a strong track record of giving to pro-business candidates that has exceeded $750,000 in total contributions. As we embark on 2026 and significant state legislative elections, the Chamber PAC stands ready, with your robust support, to continue ensuring we have individuals in office who support our city’s continued momentum. Therefore, you can be a critical part of this ongoing, relentless effort to impact elections in 2026 and beyond by choosing to contribute to the PAC and giving us the resources necessary to make an impact on election outcomes. Our commitment is that these dollars will be well and strategically spent to ensure our voice remains influential in Oklahoma policy making.
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Greater Oklahoma City Chamber For more information about the Greater OKC Chamber PAC or to make a contribution, visit www.okcchamber.com/PAC or contact Mike Jackson at mikejackson@okcchamber.com or 405-297-8925.
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MAY 13 Chamber Forum 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Petroleum Club 100 N Broadway Ave., Suite 3400 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 JULY 15 State of the City 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Oklahoma City Convention Center 100 Mick Cornett Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 7310
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State Spotlight 2026 JUNE 17 Chamber Forum 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Petroleum Club 100 N Broadway Ave., Suite 3400 Oklahoma City, OK 73102
JUNE 18 InternOKC 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Skirvin Hilton Hotel 1 Park Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102
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