ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE TRIBAL NATIONS
CORPORATE SPONSORS PRESENTING SPONSOR
Presenter
RONNIE HICKS, EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHICKASAW NATION DEPT OF COMMERCE
Ronnie Hicks currently serves as Executive Officer of Administration for the Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce. In this role, Ronnie supports the Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of State, and Office of Governmental Affairs and Community Partnerships in community and civic engagement, strategic communications, and special project coordination. Ronnie is also responsible for oversight of the Chickasaw Nation’s vehicle fleet and motor pool
Ronnie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from East Central University in 1998. He joined the Chickasaw Nation in January 2005 as a Special Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and Administrator of Chickasaw Enterprises. From May 2011 through November of 2019, he served as a Sr. Policy Analyst for the Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce, and Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Commerce from December 2019 through February 2023
Ronnie currently serves as the corporate secretary to the board of directors for several of the Chickasaw Nation’s holding companies, including Global Gaming Solutions, Sovereign Native Holdco, Sovereign Operations Holdco, Sovereign Investments Holdco, Sovereign Properties Holdco, and Sovereign Programs Holdco. Ronnie is also a member of the board of directors for the University of Central Oklahoma Foundation and Oklahoma Association on Problem Gambling and Gaming
Presenter
DR. JAMES COLLARD, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & ECON DEV POTAWATOMI NATION
Dr. Collard is currently the Director of Planning, Economic and Industrial Development for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN), a Native American Tribe. In this capacity he compiled and is implementing the CPN Economic Development Strategy This entails developing Iron Horse, a rail-anchored Eco-industrial park following the principles of the Circular Economy Iron Horse is the first Foreign Trade Zone on Native American land with activated sites Additionally, Dr Collard serves as the Police Chief for the CPN.
Dr. Collard is a Fellow and completed an eight-year term on the Board of Directors for the International Economic Development Council. He holds the prestigious Certified International Trade Professional designation from the Forum for International Trade Training and in June 2022 was elected to the Board of Directors He is also on the Executive Committee of the International Inter-tribal Trade & Investment Organization (IITO) Dr Collard is a current member and Past Chair of the OK Governor’s International Team and is a member of the Oklahoma District Export Council. He has traveled extensively internationally on business and as a participant in trade missions and diplomatic delegations. He was recently appointed to serve as a member of the Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee to the United States Trade Representative (EOP). He is also the co-founder and chair of the Tribal-Municipal Dialogue, a group dedicated to increasing cooperation between tribal & local governments
Dr. Collard is also a Professor of Practice faculty member within the University of Oklahoma Regional and City Planning Program. Additionally, he serves on several OU advisory committees. Prior experience includes service in the U.S. Army; seven years as a police officer; seventeen years as a city manager, and five years as an executive in the environmental services industry.
Welcome
Crystal Bennett
Moore Chamber Board Chair
Municipal Manager
Republic Services
Invocation
Premier Sponsor
Cacie Duncan, Physician Relations and Marketing Specialist
Norman Regional Health System Program
Ronnie Hicks, Executive Director
Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce
Dr. James Collard, Director of Planning, Economic and Industrial Development
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Announcements
CORPORATE SPONSORS PRESENTING SPONSOR
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2 First Friday Coffee @ 8:30am
Moore Chamber, 305 W Main St
6 Grillstock Planning Meeting
Moore Chamber, 305 W. Main St.
7 Membership Development Team @ 8:30am
Moore Chamber, 305 W Main St
13 Networking Lunch @ 11:45am
Johnnie‘s Charcoal Burger, 2305 S Telephone
14 Community Coffee @ 8:00am
Mid America Christian University, 3500 SW 119 St, OKC th
19 Government Affairs Committee @ 1:00pm
Moore Chamber, 305 W. Main St.
22 Military Appreciation Luncheon @ 11:45am
The Station at Central Park, 700 S Broadway
26 Chamber Closed Memorial Day
27 WIN Networking Hour @ 4:00-5:00pm
Mid America Christian University, 3500 SW 119 St, OKC th
28 Community Coffee @ 8:00am
First Fidelity Bank, 400 S Eastern
30 Ribbon Cutting @ 9:00am
Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity, 831 Sonoma Park Dr., Norman
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A N N U A L G O L F
T O U R N A M E N T
23 JUNE 2025 || 7:30AM
HIDDEN TRAILS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
$700 - 4 person team
COMMUNITY COFFEE MOORECHAMBER
Eventsare8-9am
Format:
Networking
Group Introductions
Announcements
Networking/Tours
Community Coffees bring together the business community and the community at large. Space is limited
MARCH
Mar. 12 - Featherstone Asst Living, Moore
Mar. 26 - McDonald’s/Eastern, Moore
APRIL
Apr. 9 - Village on the Park, Oklahoma City
Apr. 23 - Freddy’s Frozen Custard, Moore
MAY
May 14 - Mid America Christian University, Oklahoma City
May 28 - First Fidelity Bank, Moore
JUNE
Jun. 11 - Living Roots Chiropractic, Moore
Jun. 18 - Center for Children and Families, Norman
Jun. 25 - Verizon, Moore
JULY
Jul. 9 - Village on the Park, Oklahoma City
Jul. 16 - Nothing Bundt Cakes, Moore
Jul. 23 - Moore Public Library, Moore
AUGUST
Aug. 13 - Southwest Mansions, Oklahoma City
Aug. 27 - Freeman Clark Shelter Insurance, Moore
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 10 - Norman Regional Moore, Moore
Sept. 24 - Village on the Park, Oklahoma City
OCTOBER
Oct. 8 - 1NB Financial Center, Norman
Oct. 15 - Moore Chamber, Moore
NOVEMBER
Nov. 12 - Helzberg Diamonds, Moore
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Superintendent
$200
Large Logo on Promotional Pieces
Social Media Posts in associated to event
Photo of Company presenting Sponsorship
Representative to assist with delivery of supplies for promotional purposes
Educator
$50
Company Name on Promotional Pieces
Social Media Posts in associated to event
Principal $100
Logo on Promotional Pieces
Social Media Posts in associated to event
Photo of Company presenting Sponsorship
Supply Drive
Commits to 1 box of paper
Hold a Supply Drive at Business Delivers supplies to one of the collection days Location of Drive will be included on event webpage
All supplies will be donated to the Moore Public School DistrictTeacher'sClosets. Wewillalsousefundstogrowthescholarshipfund(2scholarshipsperHighSchool) andtocontributetotheMNTCFoodPantry.
Check Your Sponsorship
Company: Contact: Email Address:
Phone Number:
Invoice CC Check Volunteer interest?
Sorting Supplies (date TBA) Supply Delivery (date TBA)
For more information or volunteer opportunities, visit MooreChamber.com or contact Kim or Tish at (405) 794-3400. Friday, July 11 - Deadline for sponsorships & payments to allow time to purchase supplies All supplies will be donated to the Moore Public School District.
Board of Directors
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
Ex-Officios
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
Dr. Joe Ely Moore Norman Technology Center
Dr. Robert Romines Moore Public Schools
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
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
