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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

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Mike Ross Chair, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber President, American Fidelity Assurance Company

PRESENTING SPONSOR RECOGNITION

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS BENEFACTORS’ RECOGNITION

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ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIAL INTRODUCTIONS MODERATOR CHRISTY GILLENWATER President & CEO, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber

HOUSE AND SENATE LEADERSHIP PANEL Senator Julia Kirt Senate Democratic Leader Representative Mark Lawson Speaker of the House Senator Lonnie Paxton President Pro Tempore Representative Cyndi Munson House Democratic Leader

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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 CEO of INSURICA, as well as 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.

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SENATE LEADERSHIP PANEL

Senator Julia Kirt Senate Democratic Leader , Oklahoma Senate Julia.Kirt@oksenate.gov Senator Julia Kirt was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate in 2018. Kirt represents District 30 including parts of northwest Oklahoma City, Bethany and Warr Acres. During her first term, Kirt helped lead improvements in access to mental health treatment as a founding member and Co- Chair of the Legislative Mental Health Caucus. Kirt graduated from Leadership OKC Class XXI. She is an active volunteer leader in many educational and community organizations, including serving as a board member for Downtown Strategic Initiatives and a task force member for Read OKC. She is a member of Rotary Club 29 and a graduate of the Salt and Light Leadership Training and the Leadership Exchange Academy. Senator Lonnie Paxton President Pro Tempore , Oklahoma Senate Lonnie.Paxton@oksenate.gov Senator Lonnie Paxton was first elected in 2016 and has been a vocal advocate for his constituents, focusing on issues such as economic development, education and public safety. He has leaned on his background in business and civic experience to shape his policy positions in the State Senate. Senator Paxton’s leadership roles in various Senate committees throughout his tenure has enabled him to play key roles in major projects, including redistricting and the new budget transparency process, while also promoting policies that benefit the citizens of Oklahoma.

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SENATE LEADERSHIP PANEL HOUSE LEADERSHIP PANEL

Representative Mark Lawson Majority Leader , Oklahoma House of Representatives Mark.Lawson@okhouse.gov

Mark currently serves as Majority Leader, where he advances the conservative policies of the House Republican Caucus, works to grow the state’s economy, and strives to improve the quality of life for all Oklahomans. While at the House, he has worked extensively on policies related to the state’s tourism industry. Mark authored legislation establishing the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission to maximize the long-term economic potential of the famed highway ahead of its centennial in 2026. Mark has also been a strong advocate for children and families, championing legislation to strengthen family stability and reduce childhood trauma. He firmly believes the key to Oklahoma’s prosperity begins with our families at home. As chair of the House Appropriations & Budget Subcommittee for Human Services, Mark oversaw approximately 10% of the state’s annual budget. Representative Cyndi Munson House Democratic Leader , Oklahoma House of Representatives Cyndi.Munson@okhouse.gov Representative Cyndi Munson was elected in September 2015, becoming the first Asian American woman elected to the Oklahoma Legislature. In December 2018, she was elected by her Democratic colleagues as the House Democratic Caucus Chair. She primarily focuses on issues pertaining to children, women, working families, public education, criminal and juvenile justice reform, election and voter reform and Alzheimer’s. A first-generation college student, Cyndi graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and was awarded the Presidential Gold Medal for Leadership and Public Service. In 2019, she was selected to participate in the Council of State Governments Henry Toll Fellowship Program, one of the nation’s premiere leadership development programs for state government officials.

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Christy Gillenwater President & CEO , Greater Oklahoma City Chamber CGillenwater@okchamber.com

Christy Gillenwater serves as the president and CEO of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. She currently serves as chair of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Christy is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 and the Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy National Advisory Council. Christy previously served as president and CEO of the Chatanooga Chamber of Commerce, Southwest Indiana Chamber, and before that, president and CEO of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce in Indiana. Christy led both of those organizations to win the National Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Christy was born and raised in Cincinnati. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in public affairs from Indiana University and a Master of Business Administration from Ball State University. In 2012, Christy was named a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE), the only national certification for chamber professionals.

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February 11 Chamber Forum

April 14-16 DC Visit The Mayflower Hotel

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Petroleum Club 100 N Broadway Ave., Suite 3400 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 OKCChamber.com/FebruaryForum

May 13 Chamber Forum

July 17 Chamber Forum

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Petroleum Club

100 N Broadway Ave., Suite 3400 Oklahoma City, OK 73102-8869 OKCChamber.com/MayForum

100 N Broadway Ave., Suite 3400 Oklahoma City, OK 73102-8869 OKCChamber.com/JulyForum

July 15 State of the City 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Oklahoma City Convention Center 100 Mick Cornett Dr.

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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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 reelection 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.

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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