About Us

Our Team

Our team of highly qualified staff is passionate about Oklahoma. We love to see our communities thrive and specialize in supporting business and community development opportunities.

As Secretary of Commerce and Workforce Development, Sean oversees the economic, community and workforce development efforts for our state. He is a small business investor and visionary leader, and serves as Chairman & CEO of Regent Bank.

Sean Kouplen

Secretary of Commerce and Workforce Development

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.

Brent Kisling

Executive Director of Commerce

Charles is the Director of Business Recruitment and Expansion. He leads the National Recruiting, Global Recruiting and Business Retention & Expansion Teams.

Charles Kimbrough

Director, Business Development

As the Director of National Recruiting, Christie leads our team of Economic Development Specialists. Under her leadership, she and her team work with companies, site consultants and community representatives, making all necessary resources available to them and advising on state incentives.

Christie Myers

Director, Business Recruitment

Jennifer leads the team responsible for taking Oklahoma to the world. As Director of International Trade & Foreign Investment, she promotes Oklahoma as the premier location for new jobs and investment on a global scale.

Jennifer Springer

Director, International Trade & Foreign Investment

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.

Christy Busch

Global Program Manager

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.

Cathy Curtis

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.

Connie Lake

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.

Tina Lindsay

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.

Leshia Pearson

ACES Program Manager

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.

Martin Roberts

Incentive Specialist

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.

Sarah Short

Foreign Direct Investment Manager

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.

Christopher Suttle

Economic Development Specialist

Press + Media Inquires

Press releases and media contact.

Public Notices

Career Opportunities

Job opportunities at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

Bid Opportunities

Bid on open solicitations at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

Meeting Notices

List of public meetings and agendas.

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Our Team

Sean Kouplen

Brent Kisling

Charles Kimbrough

Christie Myers

Jennifer Springer

Christy Busch

Cathy Curtis

Connie Lake

Tina Lindsay

Leshia Pearson

Martin Roberts

Sarah Short

Christopher Suttle

Press + Media Inquires

Career Opportunities

Bid Opportunities

Meeting Notices

ABOUT US

DOING BUSINESS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Thank you for visiting the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

Subscribe to NEW PIONEER

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About Us

Bringing Opportunity to Oklahomans

Get in touch

Our Team

Sean Kouplen​​

Brent Kisling​​

Charles Kimbrough​

Christie Myers

Jennifer Springer

Christy Busch

Cathy Curtis

Connie Lake

Tina Lindsay

Leshia Pearson

Martin Roberts

Sarah Short

Christopher Suttle

Press + Media Inquires

Career Opportunities

Bid Opportunities

Meeting Notices

ABOUT US

DOING BUSINESS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Thank you for visiting the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

Sean Kouplen

Brent Kisling

Charles Kimbrough