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5 ........................................................Agenda 8 .......................................Venue Directions 10............................................. Where To Go 12 .............................................Where to Eat 14...................................Where You’ll Sleep 15 ...................................Federal Delegation 22 ...................................................Speakers 31..............Federal Government Priorities 42..........Tinker Air Force Base Fact Sheet 47 ............................Ethics Considerations 48 ................................................. Attendees 68 .................................OKC Chamber Staff TABLE OF CONTENTS

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AGENDA

DAY 1 - TUESDAY, APRIL 14

Arrival Day + Embassy Reception (Joint with Tulsa) All Day

• Arrivals in Washington, DC • Hotel check-in

5:00 P.M. Attendees meet in lobby of Mayflower Hotel

Evening 5:30 – 7 p.m. Embassy of Canada Reception

501 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20001

• Cocktail-style reception with delegation members, congressional staff and federal partners

*Dinner on your own after

DAY 2 - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

9:00 A.M. Attendees meet in lobby of Mayflower Hotel

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Joint OKC–Tulsa Federal Meetings

Location: Library of Congress, James Madison Building, Montpelier Room, 6th Floor

Jeff Wilson .....................................................10 - 10:30 a.m. Rep. Kevin Hern ............................................10:30 - 11 a.m. Scott Mason ....................................................11 - 11:30 a.m. Rep. Josh Brecheen .........................11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Lunch ( Sponsored by Cornerstone) ....11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Rep. Frank Lucas ..............................................1 - 1:30 p.m. OKC/Tulsa Networking & Briefing ��1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Rep. Tom Cole ..................................................2:30 - 3 p.m. Sen. James Lankford ...................................3 - 3:30 p.m. Sen. Alan Armstrong ....................................3:30 - 4 p.m. Rep. Stephanie Bice .....................................4 - 4:30 p.m. Jules Hurst III ..................................................4:40 - 5 p.m.

Group will walk to US Botanic Gardens. Group photo will be taken enroute

6 - 7:30 p.m. Evening Reception – U.S. Botanic Garden • Cocktail-style reception with delegation members, congressional staff and federal partners

*Dinner on your own after

DAY 3 - THURSDAY, APRIL 16

7:30 A.M. Attendees meet in lobby of Mayflower Hotel

(We will not be back at the hotel before check out time. Bring your luggage with you or check with the bell stand for storage.) 8 - 8:30 a.m. OKC Chamber Program – Defense, Aviation & Transportation Focus

• Breakfast service

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Policy Briefings & Discussions

Location: Cornerstone Offices

Ashley Rich Stephenson ��8:30 a.m. Robert “Otis” Winkler ��9:00 a.m. Tony Krawietz ..........................................................9:30 a.m. Sarah Venuto .........................................................10:00 a.m.

12:00 p.m. DC Visit Adjournment & Hotel Checkout

VENUE DIRECTIONS

MAYFLOWER HOTEL

Nearest metro: Farragut North, Red line, one block away on Connecticut Ave. 1127 Connecticut Ave NW

EMBASSY OF CANADA

Metro Stop: Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/ Silver lines, five-minute walk 501 Pennsylvania Ave NW

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, MADISON BUILDING

Metro Stop: Capitol South, Blue/Orange/ Silver lines, seven-minute walk 101 Independence Ave SE

US BOTANIC GARDEN

Metro Stop: Capitol South, Blue/Orange/ Silver lines, two blocks on First Street 100 Maryland Ave SW

CORNERSTONE OFFICES

Metro stop: L’Enfant Plaza, Bule/Orange/ Silver/Yellow/Green lines, five minute walk 800 Maine Ave SW, 7th Floor

WHERE TO GO

WHERE TO EAT

RIGHT AT / INSIDE THE HOTEL

Edgar Bar & Kitchen • Upscale American brasserie + craft cocktails • Great for breakfast, business lunches, or happy hour • Known for a lively “DC power crowd” vibe

RESTAURANTS NEARBY (VERY WALKABLE)

Le DeSales • Modern French cuisine + stylish bar • Good for a nicer dinner or wine-focused evening

Morton’s The Steakhouse • Classic upscale steakhouse • Great for client dinners or formal meals

Teddy & The Bully Bar • American comfort food with a Theodore Roosevelt theme • Popular, lively, and good for groups Boqueria Dupont • Spanish tapas + sangria • Great for shareable plates and casual dinners

BARS & NIGHTLIFE NEARBY

Lucky Bar • Sports bar + nightlife energy • Good for late-night drinks

City Tap House Dupont • Huge beer selection + gastropub food • Great casual hangout spot

Sauf Haus Bier Hall & Garten • German-style beer hall • Fun, social, louder vibe

Eighteenth Street Lounge • Multi-level cocktail lounge with music • More of a nightlife / DJ scene

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP

THE MAYFLOWER HOTEL, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION

1127 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20036 (202) 347-3000 | www.themayflowerhotel.com • Opened in 1925, The Mayflower Hotel is one of Washington, DC’s most historic and iconic properties, often referred to as the “Grande Dame of Washington” • The hotel has hosted U.S. presidents, world leaders and notable figures, making it a landmark in the city’s political and social history • Centrally located in downtown Washington, DC, the hotel is within walking distance of key attractions, including the Renwick Gallery and George Washington University • Just 1 mile from the White House and 1.1 miles from the National Mall • Full-service restaurant • 24-hour fitness center • Concierge services • Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and guest rooms • Gift shops/News stands at hotel 14

FEDERAL DELEGATION

UNITED STATES SENATE

The Honorable James Lankford (R) United States Senate 316 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC (202) 224-5754 - office lankford.senate.gov

Senator James Lankford has served in the U.S. Senate since 2014, following four years representing central Oklahoma in the U.S. House of Representatives. Prior to his time in Congress, he spent more than two decades in ministry, including leadership roles with the Baptist Convention of Oklahoma and Falls Creek Youth Camp. In the Senate, Lankford serves on the Senate Finance, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Intelligence, and Ethics Committees—where he chairs the Ethics Committee and several key subcommittees. He is known for his focus on government accountability, fiscal responsibility, border security, and reducing federal waste, and is widely recognized for his annual “Federal Fumbles” report highlighting inefficiencies in government spending.

UNITED STATES SENATE

The Honorable Alan Armstrong (R) United States Senate G12 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510

(202) 224-4721 - office armstrong.senate.gov

Alan Armstrong serves on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) and the Committee on Indian Affairs. He previously served as Executive Chairman of Williams Companies and was its CEO from 2011 to 2025, following decades of leadership after starting as an engineer. Armstrong also served as Chair of the National Petroleum Council and is a founding member of Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future. He has held key board roles with the University of Oklahoma Foundation and BOK Financial Corporation. He earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Oklahoma.

The Honorable Kevin Hern (R) District 1 1019 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 202-225-2211- office hern.house.gov

Kevin Hern is a businessman, engineer, and public servant who has represented Oklahoma in Congress since 2018. A former aerospace engineer, he later built a successful career as an entrepreneur, growing a single McDonald’s franchise into 24 locations across Oklahoma and expanding into banking, technology, real estate, and manufacturing. He currently serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means, including the Subcommittees on Select Revenue Measures and Health, and is Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee.

The Honorable Frank Lucas (R) District 3 2405 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 202-225-5565 - office lucas.house.gov

Congressman Frank Lucas, a fifth-generation Oklahoman, has represented Oklahoma’s Third District since 1994 and is one of the longest-serving Republicans on the House Agriculture and Financial Services Committees. A graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in Agricultural Economics and a former member of the Oklahoma State House, he has played a key role in shaping every Farm Bill since 1996 and currently serves on multiple subcommittees focused on agriculture, conservation, financial markets, and national security policy.

The Honorable Josh Brecheen (R) District 2

1208 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515

202-225-2701 - office brecheen.house.gov

Congressman Josh Brecheen serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security—where he sits on the Subcommittees on Border Security and Emergency Preparedness—as well as the House Committee on the Budget. A fourth-generation Oklahoma rancher and former state senator, Brecheen brings a background in agriculture, small business, and public service to Congress, where he focuses on fiscal responsibility, reducing the national debt, and advancing conservative policy priorities.

The Honorable Tom Cole (R) District 4

2207 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 202-225-6165 - office cole.house.gov

Congressman Tom Cole is a fifth-generation Oklahoman and enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation serving his eleventh term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He chairs the House Committee on Appropriations and serves on the Defense and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development subcommittees, and is widely recognized as a leading voice on national defense, Native American issues, and fiscal policy. Prior to Congress, Cole served as an Oklahoma state senator and secretary of state, played a key role in securing federal assistance following the Oklahoma City bombing, and held senior national political roles including executive director of the National Republican Congressional Committee and chief of staff to the Republican National Committee during the 2000 election cycle.

The Honorable Stephanie Bice (R) District 5 2437 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 202-225-2132 – office bice.house.gov

Stephanie Bice is a fourth-generation Oklahoman serving as the U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District since 2020 and the first woman elected Republican Freshman Class President. She previously served in the Oklahoma State Senate and brings nearly 20 years of private-sector experience to Congress. In the House, she serves on the Appropriations Committee as Vice Chair of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Subcommittee, as well as on the Military Construction–VA and Labor– HHS subcommittees, and chairs the Subcommittee on Modernization & Innovation within the House Administration Committee.

SPEAKERS

Jeff Wilson Senior Advisor Energy Dominance, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Mr. Wilson joins EXIM from Devon Energy, where he served as Vice President of Public, Government Affairs & Sustainability, leading

the company’s engagement with federal, state, local, and tribal governments, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders. Prior to the Devon Energy-WPX Energy merger in 2021, he was WPX Energy’s Director of Government & Public Affairs and previously served as Vice President of Government and Public Affairs at SandRidge Energy, focusing on public outreach and regulatory issues. Earlier in his career, he served on the staff of U.S. Senator James Inhofe and led the non- partisan One Oklahoma Coalition. Wilson has held leadership and board roles across numerous energy, business, and civic organizations, including chairmanships and advisory positions that reflect his expertise in energy policy, international relations, and economic development. His experience spans corporate, governmental, and non-profit sectors, giving him a comprehensive perspective on public policy and stakeholder engagement.

Scott Mason Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Scott Mason is the 14th Regional Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s South-Central Region, where he

oversees environmental protection programs impacting nearly 50 million people across Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. In this role, he leads federal efforts to ensure clean air and water, safeguard public health, and enforce environmental regulations across diverse industries and communities. A fifth-generation Oklahoman, Mason brings over 20 years of government experience, having previously served as Director of the EPA’s American Indian Environmental Office, Deputy Secretary of Energy of Oklahoma, and on the staff of former Governor Mary Fallin. His career reflects a long-standing commitment to public service and advancing policies that balance environmental stewardship with economic development.

Jules Hurst III Under Secretary of War

(Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer, Principal Advisor to the Secretary of War, U.S. Department of War Mr. Jules W. Hurst III is performing the duties of Under Secretary of

War (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer, serving as principal advisor to the Secretary of War on budgetary and financial matters. He previously served as Assistant Secretary of War for Manpower and Reserve Affairs and Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness. Earlier, Mr. Hurst was Legislative Director and Defense Advisor to Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04) and held roles as an Army officer and government civilian across the Army Staff, Joint Special Operations Command, 75th Ranger Regiment, and U.S. Central Command, deploying to Afghanistan four times. He also supported Project Maven and continues to serve in the Army Reserve as an FA59 Army Strategist. Mr. Hurst holds an M.A. in Security Studies from Georgetown, an M.A. in Legislative Affairs from George Washington University, and a B.A. in Public Policy from William and Mary, and has published on topics including great power competition, AI, and warfare.

Ashlee Rich Stephenson Senior Political Strategist and Consultant, US Chamber of Commerce Ashlee Rich Stephenson, is a senior political strategist and consultant for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Stephenson advises the Chamber’s

political programming, which includes voter education and advocacy, candidate endorsements, and the U.S. Chamber PAC. She also helps develop and execute external issue advocacy campaigns to support the Chamber’s policy and legislative priorities. Stephenson is a nationally respected and highly experienced political strategist and pollster, with over 15 years of experience working on high-level candidate campaigns, independent expenditures, and on behalf of public affairs and corporate interests across the U.S. She has worked on several U.S. presidential campaigns, including serving as the polling director for then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s 2008 campaign and as an adviser for then-Gov. Scott Walker’s 2016 effort. Stephenson was president of Just Win Strategies, a national political strategy firm, and principal and chief strategy officer at the polling and analytics company WPA Intelligence. She started her career in the Strategy Department at the Republican National Committee. Named a Rising Star in 2014 by Campaigns & Elections magazine and inducted into the inaugural American Association of Political Consultants 40 under 40 class of 2015, Stephenson is a regularly requested panelist and commentator at political industry events to discuss evolving trends in the political tactics of public opinion research, data, digital, message development,

and marketing. She serves on the boards of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions and The George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management. A graduate of Allegheny College and native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Stephenson resides in Alexandria, Virginia, with her husband and their two children.

Tony Krawietz Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, U.S. Department of Transportation

Anthony B. (Tony) Krawietz is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs. In this vital role he is responsible for shaping and implementing policies that impact the economic health and international competitiveness of the US aviation industry and broader transportation sector. Tony served 27 years in the Air Force in operational, staff, and leadership positions. As a global mobility pilot, Tony has over 4,800 hours flying the C-5 and C-17, supporting numerous conflicts, delivering humanitarian aid to disaster areas, and training the next generation of airlifters as an Instructor and Evaluator Pilot. As a Squadron Commander in Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Tony was the 8EAMS Commander, leading 24/7 operations of the largest aerial port and passenger terminal in the Middle East supporting all cargo and passengers in and out of Afghanistan and Iraq. He was Vice Wing Commander of Dover AFB, DE leading C-5 and C-17 operations via the world’s busiest aerial cargo port, and

leading the incredibly important and solemn mission of Dignified Transfer for our fallen warriors. As the Wing Commander at Altus AFB, OK Tony led a fantastic team training KC-135 and C-17 aircrews in the mission of Global Mobility. Tony rounded out his Air Force time supporting the SecAF and CSAF as the Commanders Action Group lead, and served his final 2 years as the Air Force Chair and Asst Professor at The Eisenhower School, Ft McNair, Washington DC. Following his AF career Tony was a PM with Amyx supporting Army’s JIEDDO offices, a PM and BD lead for Air Force programs at LMI, and BD with AirbusUS supporting military aircraft and pursuing the KC-135 Tanker Replacement competition. Tony holds a BS in Civil Engineering from the US Air Force Academy, an MS in Business from Websters University, an MA in Airpower Strategy from Air Command and Staff College, and an MA in National Resource Strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

Robert “Otis” Winkler Vice President, Corporate Development & National Security Programs, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Robert “Otis” Winkler is Vice President of Corporate Development & National Security

Programs at Kratos Defense, where he develops strategies to align the company’s technology, growth initiatives, and investments with Department of Defense, Executive Branch, and Congressional priorities. He leads efforts to communicate the value of Kratos’ low-cost, high-performance solutions to national security decisionmakers and helps shape corporate development activities across the enterprise. Before joining Kratos, Otis served as a professional staff member on the Senate Armed Services Committee, overseeing aviation, space, hypersonics, electromagnetic spectrum operations, and warfighting networks. He previously held senior roles in industry as Director of Strategy and Advanced Technology at L3Harris and served in multiple leadership positions in the U.S. Air Force, including Director of the Weapons Systems Division for Legislative Liaison, Special Assistant to the DARPA Director, and Commander of both an F-16 Fighter Squadron and a NATO operations group.

Sarah Venuto American Critical Minerals Association

Sarah Venuto joined Cornerstone’s federal government relations team in February 2023 after having served as director of the Office of External Affairs at the Federal

Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Sarah is an experienced advisor and attorney with expertise in political and legislative strategy, coalition building and federal policy focused on energy, environment and natural resources. Sarah was appointed as director of the Office of External Affairs at FERC by Chairman Richard Glick in 2021. During her tenure at FERC, she acted as the strategic advisor to the Chairman, working to advance priority agenda items including climate change, environmental justice, transmission policy and pipeline permitting improvements. As director, Sarah served as FERC’s liaison to the White House, the Department of Energy, the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency and other key federal agencies with jurisdiction on energy issues. Prior to working in the Biden Administration, Sarah served as the vice president of public policy at Duke Energy, where she developed and executed policy strategies to advance the company’s net zero carbon and methane emissions goals, acting as the external thought leader and spokesperson on the campaign. Additionally, she served as the Democratic staff director for the Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources for then Ranking Member Joe Manchin (D- WV), directing the floor management of a package of 130 public land bills enacted into law in 2019. In that

role, she negotiated and executed the first climate change hearing for the Committee in seven years. Before serving as the Democratic staff director, Sarah also worked for Senator Manchin as his chief counsel and senior policy advisor from 2016 to 2019. Sarah also served as the head of federal government affairs for America’s Natural Gas Alliance, as well as government relations director for CenterPoint Energy and legislative counsel for Entergy. From 2007 to 2008, she worked for the Hillary Clinton for President campaign as assistant counsel. Sarah received her Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts at the George Washington University.

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FEDERAL GOVT. PRIORITIES

CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING REQUESTS/APPROPRIATIONS/FEDERAL GRANTS The Chamber will collaborate with our Congressional delegation to aggressively pursue Congressionally Directed Spending Requests, federal appropriations and federal grants related to the Chamber’s (and its member/partner organizations) economic development, transportation/ infrastructure, aerospace/defense, education, healthcare, criminal justice and other priorities. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Artificial Intelligence technologies hold immense potential to revolutionize various industries by implementing advancements that can improve business efficiencies and our quality of life. Embracing this transformative technology requires a balanced approach that fosters a supportive environment that safeguards our fundamental rights and catalyzes the innovation, development and adoption of AI. A federal solution is critical for the United States to remain at the forefront of technological innovation to ensure a secure and prosperous future for all. 31

IMMIGRATION REFORM The Chamber supports federal immigration reform to secure the borders and establish reasonable and effective visa policies/ procedures to attract essential workers to the United States. Our nation’s long-term economic growth, innovation capacity, and global leadership depend on a legal immigration system that enables businesses of all sizes to recruit and retain the talent they need to thrive. SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT (SAFE) BANKING ACT The Chamber supports federal legislation allowing banks to provide financial services to marijuana businesses. BIOSECURE ACT The Chamber supports passage of legislation, the BIOSECURE Act (H.R. 8333), which prohibits entities that receive federal funds from using biotechnology equipment or services from a “biotechnology company of concern” that is designated by the federal government to be associated with a foreign adversary of the United States. PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN

The Chamber supports legislation and policy to promote the domestic development and manufacturing of critical medicines, rather 32

than having them concentrated in a foreign adversary such as China. The Chamber further supports using the CHIPS and Science Act (2022), which promotes the domestic production of semiconductor technology, as a model for the effort to ensure that Americans can drive technology and innovation in the production of pharmaceutical products and not be reliant on importing these products in the event of a global pandemic or other supply shortage.

EDUCATION HELPING STUDENTS PAY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION The Chamber recognizes that students need financial resources to complete postsecondary education. We support broad outreach and awareness of financial resources available to potential Oklahoma college students and young adults such as FAFSA, concurrent enrollment, Reach Higher, Oklahoma’s Promise and others: • FAFSA Completion – The Chamber supports efforts to increase the number of students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) because it helps students learn about how to pay for higher education. The Chamber supports efforts to ensure a timely, reliable and accessible application process for students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), with a release date by October 1 each year increasing accessibility to financial support for student applicants; therefore, providing students and institutions time to effectively plan for financial aid, and in turn aligning associated data reporting. Delays in FAFSA processing and inadequate communication can hinder college access, which in turn negatively impacts workforce development. Ensuring timely financial aid decisions is critical to supporting students in pursuing postsecondary education and filling workforce needs in high demand sectors. • Pell Grants and TRIO – The Chamber supports continued availability of Pell grants to help students pay for higher education and short-term Pell grants

for students seeking credentials or other nondegree education/training. We also support federally funded TRIO grants that help disadvantaged individuals prepare for and succeed in higher education. • Farm and Small Business Exemptions – The Chamber supports efforts to help students who are from families who are farmers or small business owners maximize their eligibility for federal financial support to pay for higher education. SAFEGUARDING CHILD NUTRITION The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber recognizes that federal nutrition programs play a key role in keeping children in the Oklahoma City region fed. The Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act has not been updated in more than a decade. The Chamber supports the reauthorization of this act to better serve the children of the Oklahoma City community. The Chamber supports using all available federal funding to support the health, mental health and wellbeing of our future workforce, using all available tools to ensure the academic success of our students. This includes ensuring the state administers the summer EBT programs to ensure students are fed.

HEALTH FEDERAL FUNDING FOR RESEARCH AND HEALTH/ LIFE SCIENCE INFRASTRUCTURE The Chamber supports protecting and increasing funding for life science and health care infrastructure and programs including but not limited to: the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST). This includes: • Protecting the NIH/Institutional Development Award (IDeA) program which has been instrumental in building health research infrastructure in Oklahoma. • Ensuring that NIH continues to provide adequate funds for reimbursement of facilities and administration costs. • Enhance connectivity with industry to jointly apply for federal funds supporting healthcare and life science infrastructure and programmatic funding. • Related Farm Bill programs. SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE The Chamber supports improving health care quality, access and affordability without imposing new mandates and/or taxes on businesses or removing employer choice. Therefore, the Chamber opposes a single-payer government-run/public option or health care system with excessive government mandates.

EMPLOYER-DRIVEN MARKET REFORMS The Chamber believes that employers drive innovation in health benefits and supports market- driven health reforms as the best approach to reducing costs while promoting market stability, efficiency, wellness and quality of care. MEDICAID CUTS The Chamber opposes Medicaid cuts (enacted by Congress under H.R. 1) that will place increased pressure on reimbursement rates, negatively impact the adequate delivery of critical services to the most vulnerable, exacerbate an already high administrative burden for health care businesses and shift the increased burden of uncompensated care to employers and health care providers. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT The Chamber supports efforts to foster a federal policy environment that is conducive to further research and will oppose efforts to unreasonably restrict the continued development of national bioscience and research programs. PANDEMIC AND ALL HAZARDS PREPAREDNESS ACT (PAHPA) The Chamber will support reauthorization of PAHPA (2006) to comprehensively improve the Nation’s public health and medical preparedness and response capabilities for emergencies, whether deliberate, accidental, or natural.

PUBLIC HEALTH GRANTS The Chamber will advocate for federal public health grant dollars to be allocated directly to local city-county health departments. TRIBAL AND RURAL HEALTH CARE/JOINT VENTURE CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM The Chamber will protect and enhance federal support for tribal and rural health care including, but not limited to, the Joint Venture Construction Program which is a premiere example of federal- tribal partnership to ensure availability of first- class tribal health care infrastructure.

TRANSPORTATION SURFACE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING The Chamber ultimately supports adequate funding for annual reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program, with continuation of a responsible formula allocation to the states. The Chamber will work with the Oklahoma congressional delegation and ODOT to secure a permanent funding solution for the Federal Highway Trust Fund (including mass transit programs). The Chamber supports adequate funding levels to properly maintain the national transportation system. FEDERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT GRANTS The Chamber supports continued funding for specific and available federal capital improvement grants being pursued by strategic partners such as the City of Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. MIKE MONRONEY CENTER (FAA)/ASSOCIATED FEDERAL AGENCIES The Chamber supports the continued viability of the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center as a strategically important national asset for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and further supports the continuation of its other essential federal government activities in the state.

CLEAN AIR NONATTAINMENT The Chamber will work with the Oklahoma congressional delegation, ODOT, the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments, the City of Oklahoma City, the private sector and additional partners to take necessary proactive steps to ensure the Greater Oklahoma City region is not designated as being in nonattainment of federal air quality standards. NATIONAL AIR QUALITY STANDARDS The Chamber will oppose any effort to make air quality standards more stringent that would have negative economic impact. NATIONAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE FORMULA PROGRAM (NEVI) The Chamber supports ODOT’s efforts to enhance Oklahoma’s existing EV charging network through partnerships with local stakeholders and the private sector. WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES The Chamber supports the May 2023 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Sackett vs. EPA which limited the scope of the proposed expansive federal “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule to streams, oceans, rivers, lakes, and the wetlands that are virtually indistinguishable from them. Irrespective of the positive impact of this ruling, the Chamber acknowledges that many states and interest 40

groups are still aggressively pursuing an expansive definition of “WOTUS”. Therefore, the Chamber opposes efforts to vaguely define the WOTUS rule in ways that are not traditionally regulated under the Clean Water Act. Such an overly broad definition of navigable waters poses serious economic and regulatory complications for areas such as providing the materials needed to build and modernize our country’s infrastructure in an environmentally friendly manner; uses of water in energy exploration; a wide range of agricultural activities; and many other negative impacts. FREIGHT RAIL REGULATION The Chamber opposes any effort by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to impose additional economic or operational regulations on freight rail operators.

TINKER AFB FACT SHEET • Tinker Air Force Base was named in honor of Major General Clarence L. Tinker of Pawhuska, Okla. General Tinker lost his life while leading a flight of LB-30 “Liberators” on a long- range strike against Japanese forces on Wake Island during the early months of World War II. • Tinker AFB’s history began in 1940 when a group of Oklahoma City civic leaders and businessmen learned that the War Department was considering the central United States as a location for a maintenance and supply depot. On April 8, 1941, the order was officially signed awarding the depot to Oklahoma City. • During World War II, Tinker’s industrial plant repaired B-24 and B-17 bombers and fitted B-29s for combat. • Throughout the Korean conflict, Tinker continued its output -- keeping planes flying and funneling supplies to the Far East. • The base also played an important role in the Berlin and the Cuban crises. During the Vietnam War, Tinker provided logistics and communications support to Air Force units in Southeast Asia.

• Tinker and OC-ALC began the decade of the 1990s providing front-line support to the forces engaged in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. • In 1999, Tinker was awarded the largest engine repair contract in the history of the Air Force valued at 10.2 billion dollars over 15 years. • In late 2011, the Air Force announced an initiative to restructure Air Force Material Command from its current 12 center configuration to a new five-center structure. Under this reorganization Tinker AFB became the host site for the Air Force Sustainment Center. The AFSC provides war- winning expeditionary capabilities to the warfighter through world-class depot maintenance, supply chain management and installation support. It consolidates oversight of the maintenance missions now performed at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex; Warner Robins ALC at Robins AFB; and Ogden ALC at Hill AFB. As well as assuming responsibility for supply chain management wings here and at Scott AFB. Current plans call for the AFSC to achieve Initial Operating Capability in October 2012. • Tinker’s largest organization is the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex. It is the largest of three depot repair complexes in the Air Force Materiel Command. It provides depot maintenance on the C/KC-135, B-1B, B-52 and E-3 aircraft, expanded phase maintenance on the Navy E-6 aircraft, and maintenance, repair and overhaul of F100, F101, F108, F110, F118, F119 and TF33 engines for the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Navy and foreign military sales. Additionally, the complex is responsible for the maintenance, repair and

overhaul of a myriad of Air Force and Navy airborne accessory components, and the development and sustainment of a diverse portfolio of operational flight programs, test program sets, automatic test equipment, and industrial automation software. • More than 9,400 military and civilian employees work at the OC-ALC. The complex is headquartered out of historic Building 3001, which covers 62 acres and stretches for seven-tenths of a mile. Within its walls, workers perform a vast array of maintenance on aircraft, engines, components and accessories and perform a multitude of administrative tasks. • The 72nd Air Base Wing provides base installation and support services for the headquarters, Air Force Sustainment Center, the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex and 45 associate units assigned to six major commands, including the largest flying wing in Air Combat Command, the Navy’s Strategic Communications Wing One and several defense agencies. More than 1,600 personnel and 1,343 contractors work within the 72nd Air Base Wing. The groups, directorates and direct reporting units within the wing include the 72nd Mission support Group, 72nd Medical Group, 72nd Communications Directorate, 72nd Civil Engineering Directorate, 72nd Operations Support Squadron, 72nd Comptroller Squadron, 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Public Affairs, Chaplain and Plans Office. • Today, with more than 26,000 military and civilian employees, Tinker is the largest single-site employer in Oklahoma. The installation has an annual statewide economic impact of $3.51 billion, creating an estimated 33,000 secondary jobs. Tinker owns 4,048 acres, leases 810 acres and has 642 acres of easements. The total number of buildings including Bldg 9001 is 458.

• Not only is total support of America’s defense systems a priority, but protecting and enhancing the environment is a top concern as well. Through the use of aggressive and innovative technologies, Tinker has become a national leader in pollution prevention, earning multiple Department of Defense awards for environmental stewardship. • Tinker is also home to eight major Department of Defense, Air Force and Navy activities with critical national defense missions. • The 448th Supply Chain Management Wing Provides enterprise-wide planning and execution for depot line repairable and consumables materiel, maintenance and distribution, aircraft structural and intercontinental ballistic missile electronics/ communication commodities management, and engineering. The 448th is one of two “virtual wings” in the USAF. The Wing manages the 848th and 948th Supply Chain Management Groups at Tinker AFB, Okla., with elements of the 948th SCMG at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The Wing remotely manages two groups: the 638th Supply Chain Management Group at Robins AFB, Ga. and the 748th Supply Chain Management Group at Hill AFB, Utah. • The 552nd Air Control Wing flies the E-3 Sentry aircraft and is part of the Air Force’s Air Combat Command mobile strike force. The E-3’s radar and other sensors provide deep-look surveillance, warning, interception control and airborne battle management. • The Navy’s Strategic Communications Wing ONE is a one-of-a-kind unit in the Navy. This Wing provides a vital, secure communications link to the submerged fleet of ballistic missile submarines. OC-ALC 45

airframe artisans perform depot work on the Navy’s E-6 Mercury airplanes while sailors perform field- level work. • The 507th Air Refueling Wing is an Air Force Reserve flying unit. OC-ALC is the primary source of depot maintenance for the wing’s KC-135R aircraft and engines. The Wing also supports U.S. Military and NATO aircraft with aerial refueling and Airborne Warning and Control System missions world-wide. • The 3rd Combat Communications Group provides deployable communications, computer systems, navigational aids and air traffic control services anywhere in the world. • *Note: The 3rd Combat Communications Group is scheduled for inactivation in FY13. • The 38th Cyberspace Engineering Group has worldwide responsibility for engineering and installation of all communications and electronic facilities for the Air Force. • The Defense Distribution Depot Oklahoma provides the receipt, storage, issue, inspection and shipment of material, including material quality control, preservation and packaging, inventory, transportation functions and pick-up and delivery services in support of OC-ALC and other Tinker- based organizations. • The Defense Information Security Agency Defense Enterprise Computing Center, Oklahoma City, is the local organization of the Defense Information Systems Agency. DISA operates computer systems for the base and serves 172 other bases in all 50 states plus 92 foreign countries.

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House of Representatives

Senate

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Lobbyists and entities that employ or retain lobbyists may not provide gifts outside

the exceptions. (Others: $99.99.)

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De Minimis Gift Exclusion

Less than $10. (Does not apply to food & drink.)

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ATTENDEES

Mark Beffort CEO, Newmark Robinson Park 405-850-6600 Mark Beffort is owner and CEO of Robinson Park, a commercial real estate investment and development firm with more than $2.8 billion in

assets and 15 million square feet under management across eight states. With nearly 40 years of experience, he has grown the company into a diversified national platform. He began his career in Oklahoma City in 1985 after graduating from Washburn University and has since built a business focused on long-term relationships, disciplined investment, and thoughtful growth, leading a team of more than 180 employees.

Geoff Camp Vice President, Test Cells, Safran DSI 904-302-4291

Geoff Camp is the Vice President of Test Cells at Safran Defense & Space,

where he leads strategic initiatives to expand the U.S. Air Force propulsion test portfolio and other Safran Defense Portfolios . With over 32 years of experience in aviation and defense, including serving as Oklahoma’s State Director of Aerospace and Defense, he brings

deep expertise in engine maintenance, sustainment, and defense acquisition. Geoff specializes in aligning industry capabilities with USAF readiness requirements, advancing test cell capacity, and enabling lifecycle support for current and next-generation propulsion systems. He is passionate about delivering warfighter outcomes by strengthening the industrial base, accelerating readiness, and driving long-term value for the Department of Defense.

Tricia Everest Secretary of Public Safety, State of Oklahoma 405-650-0301 Tricia Everest, a fourth-generation Oklahoman, earned a Bachelor of Science from Vanderbilt University

and a Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. After serving as an Oklahoma assistant attorney general, she left state government to pursue public-private partnerships through the Inasmuch Foundation and as a trustee of the E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation. Everest currently serves as Secretary of Public Safety for the State of Oklahoma.

Kimberly Gibbon Director, Oklahoma City Operations, Pratt & Whitney 405-455-2048 Kimberly Gibbon is director of

Oklahoma City operations for Pratt & Whitney Military Engines, where she leads maintenance, repair and overhaul operations 49

at Tinker Air Force Base, supporting the F117, F119 and F135 heavy maintenance centers, special technology coatings and material support functions to ensure readiness for key U.S. Air Force propulsion systems. She previously served as director of military engines engineering in Oklahoma City, leading the engine life management team and serving as the primary engineering interface with military leadership while driving growth and operational strategy. Gibbon has more than 20 years of engineering and operations experience, including leadership roles supporting the F119 and F135 programs and serving as chief of staff for the vice president of sustainment operations, where she led strategic initiatives and external partnerships. She joined Pratt & Whitney in 2010 after beginning her career with General Motors and holds a Bachelor of Science in engineering physics from the University of Central Oklahoma.

Melissa Gollan President, 6GPI Global, Inc. + 61 480-431-979

President of 6GPI, a sixth-generation payment intelligence AI company with a combined 100 years of experience in banking, payments, tax and fraud

investigation. The company helps governments deploy intelligent systems to prevent fraud and improve fiscal efficiency for taxpayers. Currently scouting locations in the United States for its global headquarters.

Steve Harris Vice President, Huitt-Zollars 405-830-4729 Steve Harris, PE, (aka “Krystal’s husband”) is the lead engineer and managing principal of Huitt-Zollars Oklahoma City office. Through their

OKC office they provide aviation, transit, roadway, stormwater, and site design engineering services throughout Oklahoma. Steve is married to Krystal and has lived in Oklahoma City for over 20 years and has raised three kids.

Krystal Harris Business Development Director, STV 405-923-0104 Krystal Harris is business development director for STV Inc. She has worked in the architecture,

engineering and construction industry for 20 years. As business development director, she is responsible for driving growth by winning work, strengthening client relationships and positioning the firm strategically in its markets. STV has more than 3,000 employees and more than 60 offices nationwide and is ranked No. 35 on Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list. The company is committed to improving communities through integrity, partnership and optimism.

Heather Helberg CEO, HOPE Community Services, Inc. 405-246-8900 Heather Helberg is the Chief Executive Officer of Hope Community Services, Inc. and has been with the organization since 2018. As CEO, she has primary responsibility for payor relations, fund raising, community relations, strategic planning, and board management. Heather is the Treasurer and member of the Alliance of Mental Health Providers of Oklahoma. Heather is also a member of the Crisis Intervention Advisory Group for Oklahoma City as well as the OKC Mental Health Leadership Team.

Chase Henninger Client Solutions Director, JE Dunn

Construction 214-934-4605

Chase Henninger is a construction professional with JE Dunn, where he contributes to complex, high-

impact projects with a focus on quality, collaboration, and client value. With a background in international architecture and Design Build projects he brings a diverse portfolio and outside perspective to the built environment. Chase manages business development and strategy for the state of Oklahoma to ensure JE Dunn is a community builder and collaborates with national vertical market leaders for Mission Critical, Manufacturing, Aviation, Sports, Federal, and Healthcare to bring national expertise to our local teams. Chase

sits on the regional Design Build Institute of America board and chairs the OKC Chapter. He also sits on the Central Edmond Urban Development Board and has a passion for driving growth and development to drive communities forward.

DeShawn Heusel Director of Client Advocacy & Public Affairs, Parkhill 405-291-3482 DeShawn Heusel is director of client advocacy and public affairs at Parkhill, where she leads regional

growth through business development and government relations strategies. She brings more than 20 years of experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, with a focus on client advocacy and strategic growth. She has held leadership roles with firms including Halff Associates and previously served with the Urban Land Institute, advancing initiatives in real estate and community development. Heusel is active in efforts to strengthen connected communities through thoughtful design, infrastructure, and policy leadership.

Jonah Humes Assistant City Manager, City of Kingfisher 801-318-0497 Jonah Humes currently serves as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Kingfisher. Humes comes to

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