ACES - Key Persons
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- Director, Marketing & Communications
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- Executive Director of Commerce
Brent Kisling is the Executive Director of Commerce. He has an extensive background in economic development. Before taking on his leadership role at Commerce, Brent was Executive Director of the Enid Regional Development Alliance for nearly 10 years.
As Director of Business Development, Jennifer leads the team of professional economic development, incentives and in-state business specialists. Under her leadership, Jennifer and her team work to bring new jobs and investment to the state and provide support and services to existing Oklahoma businesses.
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- State Main Street Director
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- Economic Development Specialist
As an Economic Development Specialist, Connie focuses on business expansion and recruitment. She works closely with companies, site consultants and community representatives, making all necessary resources available to them and advising on state incentives.
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- Economic Development Specialist
- Member of Our Business Recruitment
Christopher is a member of our Business Recruitment team. As an Economic Development Specialist, he works closely with companies, site consultants and community representatives, making all necessary resources available to them and advising on state incentives.
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- Program Manager
- Global Program Manager
- International Protocol Officer
Cathy is an Economic Development Specialist focused on business expansion and recruitment. She works closely with companies, site consultants and community representatives, making all necessary resources available to them and advising on state incentives.
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- Economic Development Specialist
Tina is an Economic Development Specialist on our Business Recruitment team. She works closely with companies, site consultants and community representatives, making all necessary resources available to them and advising on state incentives.
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- Deputy Director, Business Development
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- State Director of Aerospace and Defense
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- Director of Business Development
Christy is a Program Manager on our Global Recruiting Team. She focuses on research, international relations and trade, foreign direct investment and global economic development.
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- Director, Research & Economic Analysis Services
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- Small and Minority Business Specialist
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- Program Manager
- Program Manager for Oklahoma
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- Director, Community Development
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- Economic Development Specialist
- Incentive Specialist
Martin is an Economic Development Specialist, focusing on state incentives. As a member of our Business Recruitment team, he works closely with companies, site consultants and community representatives, making all necessary resources available to them and advising on state incentives.
A member of our Global Recruiting Team, Sarah is a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Manager. She focuses on international relations and trade, foreign direct investment and global economic development. She works to grow relationships between Oklahoma and other nations in order to increase FDI opportunities in the state.
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- Director, Business Retention & Expansion / Central Region
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- Foreign Direct Investment Manager
- Member of Our Global Recruiting Team
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- Secretary of Commerce and Workforce Development
Scott R. Mueller is Oklahoma's 11th Secretary of Commerce and Workforce Development and the Managing Member of 313 Holdings, LLC, the family office he founded in 2016. As Secretary, Scott oversees the economic, community and workforce development efforts for our state.
Brent is the Executive Director of Commerce. He has an extensive background in economic development. Before taking on his leadership role at Commerce, Brent was Executive Director of the Enid Regional Development Alliance for nearly 10 years.
Job Titles:
- Economic Development Specialist
Leshia is the Program Manager for Oklahoma ACES program. Leshia works closely with Oklahoma aerospace companies and organizations to build collaboration and growth opportunities. She also leads delegations of Oklahoma aerospace entities to domestic and international trade shows.
Job Titles:
- Economic Development Specialist