


Dr. Russell Evans serves as Partner and Chief Economist for Thorberg Collectorate and President of the Collectorate’s Regional Economic Advisers division, providing a suite of chief economist services to the City of Oklahoma City and clients ranging from industry trade groups to tribes and nonprofits
As chief economist, Dr. Evans is highly regarded as an analyst and communicator. His analysis of national and regional economic performance, economic policy, and financial markets is widely respected and delivered to a broad audience through dozens of speeches annually. As chief economist, he specializes in making complex economic principles accessible to engaged audiences.
Dr. Evans previously served as professor of economics and interim dean of the Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University and currently serves as a Visiting Professor of Business Analytics and the University of Central Oklahoma He is a Trustee of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation and chair of the investment committee.
Dr. Evans enjoys spending time with his wife, Amanda, and their five kids as well as soccer, golf, and fly fishing and serves actively in his church and community.
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Mar. 12 - Featherstone Asst. Living, Moore
Mar. 26 - McDonald’s/Eastern, Moore
Apr. 9 - Village on the Park, Oklahoma City
Apr. 23 - Freddy’s Frozen Custard, Moore
May 14 - Mid America Christian University, Oklahoma City
May 28 - First Fidelity Bank, Moore
Jun. 11 - Living Roots Chiropractic, Moore
Jun. 25 - Verizon, Moore
Jul. 9 - Village on the Park, Oklahoma City
Jul. 23 - Moore Public Library, Moore
Aug. 13 - Southwest Mansions, Oklahoma City Aug. 27 - Freeman Clark Shelter Insurance, Moore
Sept. 10 - Norman Regional Moore, Moore
Sept. 24 - Village on the Park, Oklahoma City
Oct. 8 - 1NB Financial Center, Norman Oct. 15 - Moore Chamber, Moore
Nov. 12 - Helzberg Diamonds, Moore
Crystal Bennett - Chair Republic Services
Kelly Wells - Secretary Vision Bank
Tadd Bliss II Bliss Electric LLC
Tim Caudle Silver Star Construction
Cacie Duncan Norman Regional Health System
Heather Seay Armstrong Bank
Dr. Tim Eaton Randall University
Jacob McHughes Cleveland County Commissioners Office
Kimberlee Adams - Chair Elect OG&E
Stephanie Keller - Treasurer Eide Bailly, LLP
Jenny Campbell Showplace Market
Kristi Clark Shelter Insurance Freeman Clark Agency
Jan Moran A T & T
Andy Sherrer First United Bank
Brianna Wall - Past Chair Oklahoma Electric Cooperative
Jim Jennings Clear View Insurance
Zach Colson John M. Ireland & Son Funeral Home & Chapel
Brian Mullins Rose Rock Realty/1907 Investments
Mike Smith BancFirst
Dr. Joe Ely Moore Norman Technology Center
Dr. Robert Romines Moore Public Schools
Brooks Mitchell City of Moore
Advisory Board: Armstrong Bank, BancFirst, Cleveland County Commissioners, Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition, First United Bank, Moore
Norman Technology Center, Norman Regional Health System, The 20 MSP, and Vision Bank.