Organization Overview

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is the third largest Native American tribe with the second largest reservation in the United States. Using tribal gaming revenue, Choctaw Nation funds regional economic development initiatives that include business attraction, business retention/expansion, tourism, entrepreneurship, and community development.
Michael Southard
Michael Southard AICP, CEcD, EDFP, PCED, MEDP, BREC Senior Economic Development Director
Jara James Economic Developer
John Redman Sr. Economic Development EDA Program Manager
Kreg Haney
Kreg Haney MBA, CEcD, EDFP Senior Manager Economic Develoment
Marcus Bobb Sr. Economic Development Project Manager
Stephanie Mervine
Stephanie Mervine Economic Developer
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Areas of Expertise
Commercial Development, Community Development, Downtown Revitalization, Educational/ Workforce Development, Industrial Development, Marketing, Retention/ Expansion, Strategic Planning, Warehousing/ Distribution