The State Chamber 2022 Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

LETTER FROM OUR LEADERS

As our state returned to a more familiar way of life and business in 2022, The State Chamber was front and center to tackle and solve the problems that surfaced in the “new normal.” In 2022, The State Chamber worked hard to make sure that business owners have the flexibility needed to operate, while ensuring the protection of their employees and customers. We pushed through legislation to help fix some of the workplace problems created by the pandemic, like unemployment reform and inflation relief. But maybe most importantly we set in motion long term change to get Oklahoma’s workforce needs on track for the future.

We made some changes to our own operations, like revamping the Council of Advisors process and rethinking the program of our Public Affairs Forum. These changes were made with an eye towards the future and the long-term stability and growth of the Oklahoma business community.

We successfully navigated a consequential election year with endorsement and agenda wins. We expanded our web of influences with new communications efforts and initiatives all designed to make The State Chamber the true “voice for business” in our state.

We still have a lot of work to do to fulfill our vision to make Oklahoma the best state for business, job creation and capital formation. But we are proud of our accomplishments in 2022 and look forward to more successful achievements in 2023.

Chad Warmington President & CEO The State Chamber

Bill Schonacher State Chamber Chairman President & CEO IBC Bank Oklahoma

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The State Chamber’s Board of Directors serves as the governing body that supervises operations and provides strategic direction.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

BILL SCHONACHER Chairman IBC Bank Oklahoma

KEVIN GROSS Chair-Elect Hillcrest HealthCare System

RICK NAGEL Secretary Acorn Growth Companies

JAMES ASHFORD Vision Care Direct

SCOTT EISENHAUER P & K Equipment

BRUCE HEINE Magellan Midstream Partners

KEN MILLER OGE Energy Corp.

JEROME REDMOND American Truck Training, Inc.

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DANA WEBER Treasurer WEBCO Industries, Inc.

KRISTIN PECK Immediate Past Chair Cox Communications

SCOTT BILGER Phillips 66

TIM ELLIOTT Standley Systems LLC

DUSTIN HILLIARY Hilliary

MARK NICHOLS Koch Industries

JEFF WILSON Devon Energy Corporation

JASON CLARK CompSource Mutual Insurance Co.

STEVE HAHN AT&T Oklahoma

BRADLEY KRIEGER Arvest Bank Oklahoma

TIM PEHRSON Integris Health

ALLEN WRIGHT Hustings Group

2022 MEMBERS

The Council of Advisors (COA) is a group of C-suite-level members leading The State Chamber’s policy development process, working to ensure we have a strong legislative agenda each year. The COA has a passion for policy development and a desire to effectuate positive change for Oklahoma’s business community.

Derek Albro | Devon Energy Corporation

Katie Altshuler | Marathon Oil Company

James Ashford | Vision Care Direct

John Barrett | Citizen Potawatomi Nation

Chief Gary Batton | Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Chase Beasley | American Airlines, Inc.

Scott Bilger | Phillips 66

Greg Boxer | Flywheel Energy

Michael Brown | Mustang Fuel Corporation

Darlene Brugnoli | Verizon

Steven Buck | Care Providers of Oklahoma

Don Bullard | Bullard and Associates

Blake Callaham | Pioneer

Rachel Cannon | Prairie Surf Media

Seth Cavin | Spur Design LLC

Nico Ciccone | NextEra Energy Resources, LLC

Jason Clark | CompSource Mutual Insurance

Brett Coleman | Healthcare Highways, Inc.

David Crossley | Charles Machine Works

Jill Daugherty | Chickasaw Nation Dept. of Commerce

Peter M. Dobelbower | Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.

Gentner Drummond | Blue Sky Bank

Steve Edwards | The Bama Companies, Inc.

Scott Eisenhauer | P & K Equipment

Kirk Elam | Bios Management Company

Tim Elliott | Standley Systems LLC

Jennifer Ellis | Cosmetic Specialty Labs, Inc.

Caroline Joiner | Amazon

Jonathan Fowler | Fowler Holding Company – Autogroup

Mark W. Funke | Oklahoma Business Roundtable

Jim Gebhart | Mercy

Michael Graves | Garver, LLC

Alex Gray | American Global Strategies

Jonathan Gray | Enel Green Power North America

Kevin Gross | Hillcrest HealthCare System

Brian Hackler | Cornerstone Government Affairs Inc.

Steve Hahn | AT&T

Cara Hair | Helmerich & Payne, Inc

Kirkland Hall | Hall Capital, LLC

Zechariah Harjo | Muscogee Creek Nation

Bruce Heine | Magellan Midstream Partners

Mark Helm | Dolese Bros. Co.

Thomas Hill III | Kimray, Inc.

Dustin Hilliary | Hilliary

Hollye Hunt | OU Health

Tiffini Jackson | Public Service Company of Oklahoma

Ivan Jaime | Walmart, Inc.

Jeff Jankowski | Valir Health

Chris Kenney | American Fidelity Corporation

Bradley Krieger | Arvest Bank

Lucky Lamons | Ascension St. John Company

Brett Leopold | ITC Great Plains

Shea Loper | Ovintiv

Robert Manthei | XTO Energy/ExxonMobil

Greg Massey | First United Bank & Trust Co.

Ken Miller | OGE Energy Corp.

Chuck Mills | Mills Machine Company, Inc.

Johnny Montoya | WINDSTREAM

Chris Moore | Canoo Inc.

Rick Nagel | Acorn Growth Companies

Michael S. Neal | Tulsa Regional Chamber

David Neuhauser | CP&Y, a STV Company

Mark Nichols | Koch Industries

David Nimmo | Chickasaw Nation Industries

Richard Nix | McAfee & Taft

Todd Pauley | The Boeing Company

Kristin Peck | Cox Communications, Inc.

Timothy Pehrson | INTEGRIS Health

Craig Perry | Oklahoma Natural Gas

JT Petherick | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma

Jason Ramsey | OSU/A&M Board of Regents

Jerome Redmond | American Truck Training, Inc.

Pete Regan | EST, Inc.

Stephanie Regan | AAON, Inc.

Courtney Reid | CVS Health

Brett Robinson | Beer Distributors of Oklahoma

Larry Rooney | Manhattan Construction Group

Bill Schonacher | IBC Bank

Jeff Starling | Lagoon Water Solutions LLC

Josiah Sutton | CommunityCare HMO, Inc.

John Taylor | Field Aerospace

Mike Teague | ONEOK, Inc.

Jack Todd | Trinity Industries, Inc.

Usha Turner | Chesapeake Energy Corporation

Thor Underdahl | Allete Clean Energy

Jared Ward | HF Sinclair

Courtney Warmington | Fuller Tubb Bickford Warmington & Panach, PLLC

Dana Weber | WEBCO Industries, Inc.

John Wiscaver | Grand River Dam Authority

Allen Wright | Hustings Group

WORKING AT THE CAPITOL

The State Chamber’s Government Affairs team worked hard to score wins at the State Capitol in 2022. Ranging from workforce to tax reform to building a better business climate, there is something for all industries to be proud of. Some key successes and how they bring progress to Oklahoma are as follows:

„ Indexing unemployment benefits to reflect economic conditions is helping address Oklahoma’s workforce shortages.

„ Tax reforms encouraging business growth and reducing overall liability – such as being the first state in the country to make full expensing of equipment and machinery permanent on state taxes – made Oklahoma a top 10 state.

„ Setting up a formal recusal process for our state’s judiciary branch brings more certainty for business, and lawsuit accountability will benefit all Oklahomans who live and work in our great state.

The State Chamber also launched Community, our online policy committee platform. It’s a more interactive, effective way to make sure members are informed and engaging in our policy planning process.

WORKING ON POLITICAL AFFAIRS

In 2022, The State Chamber staff continued to grow its reach and footprint in Oklahoma’s political world. By hosting both a “Candidate School” and “New Legislator Boot Camp” our members and community received unparalleled access to key information and candidates. We increased access to allow members to get the most out of their Chamber membership through legislative candidate interviews, a voter guide and a New Legislator Lookbook.

WORKING ON WORKFORCE

Through our partnership with the State Chamber Research Foundation’s Business Leaders Poll, we found that workforce is the number one issue facing Oklahoma businesses.This became the top priority for The State Chamber in 2022. The research provided evidence of a struggling workforce, proving the need for action and solutions. As we move into 2023, we are focused on bringing real solutions and laying down the foundation for a workforce plan that will pay dividends to Oklahoma for decades to come.

WORKING ACROSS OKLAHOMA

In 2022, The State Chamber found itself on the road traveling the State of Oklahoma more than ever before. From luncheons and seminars, to meetings and manufacturing tours, The State Chamber was able to broaden our reach, spread our mission and meet more Oklahomans.

The Employers in Action Coalition is made up of HR and employment professionals led by The State Chamber. This initiative is designed to provide members with the opportunity to interact with elected officials and stay updated on the latest issues impacting business. This nonpartisan coalition invites anyone to get involved and participate, as the expertise and real-world experience of its members is needed to ensure policies introduced at the State Capitol help, instead of harm businesses.

Learn more about the mission of EIA here.

STATEWIDE TOURS

The State Chamber is always honored to be invited on facility tours no matter the year, but in 2022, National Manufacturing Month brought us all across the state as we made sure to get an in-person look at just how well our state does manufacturing at several plants and facilities.

Tyson, Enid

OK Bottling Company, Tulsa

WORKING TO HONOR EXCELLENCE

The State Chamber knows it wouldn’t be possible to make a difference in Oklahoma without the efforts of countless men and women committed to making the Sooner State better for business, employees and for raising a family. We were proud to honor some very special lawmakers and members who set an example for all to follow

(L-R) Chad Warmington - The State Chamber, Angela Wilson - Greater Muskogee Chamber of Commerce, Rich Cantillon - Ponca City Chamber of Commerce, Jennifer Ellis - Cosmetic Specialty Labs, HJ Reed - Phillips 66, Kristen Peck - COX Communications

WORKING ON MEMBERSHIP

This past year, The State Chamber not only continued a legacy of strong, loyal membership, but our organization also saw steady growth in new members. In 2022, we’re proud that more Oklahoma businesses recognized the important work of The State Chamber and wanted to be part of it.

The State Chamber is the only entity that advocates for companies across the entire state; we are a powerful force in advancing policies that benefit Oklahoma and the business community. Members look to The State Chamber for a strong partner and advocate at the State Capitol.

Business & Trade Associations

Manufacturing

Chambers of Commerce

Business Services

Banks

Construction

Health & Allied Services

Engineering & Architectural Services

Accounting, CPAs, Auditing & Bookkeeping

Workforce & Talent Development Services

FINANCIAL

The organization saw an increase in revenue in 2022 due to additional support from our members. Expenses were below budget which allowed The State Chamber to direct more resources toward building an effective political operation and focus on advancing our pro-business agenda.

STATE CHAMBER MEMBERS BY INDUSTRY

WORKING ON RESEARCH

The State Chamber Research Foundation (SCRF) spent the year dedicated to public policy research promoting Oklahoma’s growth and success. As the state’s leading source for forward-thinking policy research and analysis, the SCRF is a driving force in developing public policies that strengthen Oklahoma’s future in a competitive global economy.

SCRF continues to be the business community’s think tank. Through high-quality research and analysis, SCRF educates policymakers and the public about the virtues of the free enterprise system, the public policy ideas that enable free enterprise to thrive and the positive contributions of the business community to the prosperity and welfare of the people of Oklahoma. As a nonprofit, non-partisan research and education organization, SCRF is dedicated to the advancement of free markets, increasing opportunity and growing prosperity.

BUSINESS LEADERS POLL

Together with the Oklahoma Business Roundtable, the SCRF surveyed Oklahoma Business leaders and executives to get a “pulse check” of the business community. The insights from this survey allowed us to gain critical insight into the sentiments, concerns and outlook of the state of business in Oklahoma. The results pinpointed areas that needed the most improvement. In 2022, the Business Leaders Poll results showed workforce to be the biggest issue, leading The State Chamber to focus on exactly that.

THE OKLAHOMA SCORECARD

The second year of the Oklahoma Scorecard, an annual index of Oklahoma’s economic competitiveness, gave an in-depth analysis of our state’s overall competitiveness to show where improvements can be made. The scorecard is intended to be a tool for policymakers, as it measures key metrics and various characteristics in comparison to the other 49 states in our nation. The scorecard identifies areas that need more focus and attention so they can be addressed.

WORKING ON EVENTS

The State Chamber was proud to host many successful events in 2022, offering the opportunity to network, build relationships with legislators, actively participate in business-related conversation circles and engage in our mission to advocate for or against legislation affecting business. Events are The State Chamber’s way of connecting: connecting with members, connecting with legislators and connecting with the Oklahoma business community at large. Whether it was our gubernatorial and U.S. Senate candidate debates or our “TED Talk” style Public Affairs Forum, The State Chamber is constantly pushing the envelope with our events to bring our members more.

A YEAR OF EVENTS

EVENT SPONSORS

The State Chamber is proud of the events we put on each year, but we would not be able to make them as successful as they are without the generosity of our valued sponsors. The companies and organizations that donate to help Oklahoma’s business community learn and prosper are listed below.

Acorn Growth Companies

American Airlines

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma

The Boeing Company

Choctaw Nation

Cornerstone

Devon Energy Corporation

Enel Green Power North America

Energy Transfer Factor 110

Allete Clean Energy

Americans for Prosperity

American Truck Training

Beer Distributors of Oklahoma

Bios Companies

Canoo

Carvana

Commercial Metals Company

CommunityCare HMO

CompSource Mutual Insurance

CVS Health

Dell Technologies

Delta Dental of Oklahoma

Enterprise Holdings

Ernst & Young

Fowler Automotive

Gilbert C. Gibson

Greater Oklahoma City Chamber

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Hilliary

IBC Bank

Koch Industries

Oklahoma Association of REALTORS

OSU Center for Health Sciences

PhRMA

Public Service Company of Oklahoma

Spur Design

Windstream

HF Sinclair

Hillcrest HealthCare System

INSURICA

Integris Health

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.

Mercy

NextEra Energy Resources

Oklahoma Aggregates Association

Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma Families for Affordable Health Care

Oklahoma Natural Gas, A Division of ONE Gas

Oklahoma One-Call System, Inc./OKIE-811

Pfizer

Phillips 66

Rose State College

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Oklahoma

Southwest Airlines

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Tinker Federal Credit Union

Trinity Industries

Tulsa Regional Chamber

Tyson Foods

United Healthcare

American Gypsum Co.

Blue Sky Bank

Center for Therapeutic Interventions

Charles Machine Works/Ditch Witch

ConocoPhillips

Cosmetic Specialty Labs

Gallagher Insurance

Gh2 Architects

AFFILIATE

University of Central Oklahoma

Valero Ardmore Refinery

Verizon

Vision Care Direct

Hustings Group

Jim Norton Toyota

Michelin North America

Oklahoma Association of Nurse Anesthetists

Regent Insurance

Utopia Plastix

Valir Health

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