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2025 SEDC Annual Conference Presented by Select Oklahoma & the Greater OKC Chamber

Sunday, August 10, 2025 to Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Event Details

Southern Economic Development Council, North America's oldest and largest regional economic development association, will convene in Oklahoma City, OK, for #SEDC2025 on August 10 - 12. Join 900 of the world's leading economy builders for a capacity-building and fun experience. Ticket sales are open now!

Host Hotel:

Omni Oklahoma City Hotel
Address: 100 Oklahoma City Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73109
$233 per night

Conference registration is required to book in the discounted SEDC room block.

Lynda Ann Anderson
Lynda Ann Anderson EDC Director Whitesboro Industrial Economic Development
Jeffrey Brown
Jeffrey Brown Economic and Strategic Opportunities Director City of Daytona Beach
Chad Champine
Chad Champine Vice President, Industrial - Executive Group Wayne Brothers Companies
Yukie Cooper
Yukie Cooper Manager, Economic Development Gray Construction
Shawn Dean
Shawn Dean Denham-Blythe
Rene DeBerdt
Rene DeBerdt Construction and Development Manager Denham-Blythe
Jim DeCesare
Jim DeCesare Sr. Partner The DeCesare Group & Franklin-Simpson Industrial Authority
Karen Dickson
Karen Dickson Economic Development Manager Lower Colorado River Authority
Madeline Dillner
Madeline Dillner Oil and Gas Specialist Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Shannon Duhon
Shannon Duhon President/CEO Miami Area Economic Development Service
Jana Dyke
Jana Dyke President & CEO Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission
Brent Edwards
Brent Edwards VP of Business Development T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc.
Josh Fenn
Josh Fenn Director of Public Affairs Stack Infrastructure
Amy Fesser
Amy Fesser Executive Director Borger, Inc. (the Borger Economic Development Corporation)
Gus Fontenot
Gus Fontenot Director of Site Selection and Special Projects SWLA Economic Development Alliance
Allison Gamez Pickerel
Allison Gamez Pickerel Senior Manager, Business Development Operations Gray Construction
Dan Guido
Dan Guido Via Rail South Operations Manager Via Rail Engineering Inc.
Mark Herbison
Mark Herbison President & CEO Tipton County Community Development Council
Amy Holloway
Amy Holloway Economic Development Advisory Services Leader Ernst & Young
Gwen Howard
Gwen Howard Executive Director Mississippi Economic Development Council
Megan Johnson
Megan Johnson Director, Tourism City of Woodward
Missy Kendrick
Missy Kendrick President Rome Floyd County Development Authority
John H. Kilgore
John H. Kilgore Executive Director Scott Co., VA Economic Development
Bell Krivanek
Bell Krivanek Oil and Gas Specialist Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Gary Laffoon
Gary Laffoon Director Business Development LJA Infrastructure, Inc.
Gary Laffoon
Gary Laffoon Director Business Development LJA Railroad Services
Henry Lehr
Henry Lehr Business & Industry Specialist Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation
Lisa lloyd
Lisa lloyd Push10
Robert Long
Robert Long Director Chester County Economic Development
Dr. Marcie Mack
Dr. Marcie Mack Executive Director Enid Regional Development Alliance
David Manley
David Manley Executive Director Joint IDA of Wythe County, VA
William Mccall
William Mccall Economic Development & Local Government Relations Representative Santee Cooper
Ben McDaniel
Ben McDaniel Vice President of Economic Development Development Authority of Walton County
Zach McHatton
Zach McHatton Community Development Director City of Newton, Kansas
Nick Minor
Nick Minor Director of Public Affairs Stack Infrastructure
Debbie Moore
Debbie Moore Operations Director Enid Regional Development Alliance
Linda Mosely
Linda Mosely CEO/Publisher 365 Degree Total Marketing
Charlotte Mullins
Charlotte Mullins Marketing Ambassador Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority
Hannah Mullins
Hannah Mullins President/CEO Candler County Industrial Authority
Jeffery Myers
Jeffery Myers Regulatory Program Manager Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Bret Necessary
Bret Necessary Vice President Cerris Builders
Marvin Oliver
Marvin Oliver Director of Business Relations Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission
Scott Poag
Scott Poag Director of Business Development Yates Construction
Tonya Powers
Tonya Powers President / CEO Franklin County Industrial Building Authority
Mike Prats
Mike Prats Managing Director CDS Community Development Strategies
Dani Pugsley
Dani Pugsley President/CEO Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce
Lyle Roggow
Lyle Roggow President Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation
Shane Short
Shane Short President & CEO Development Authority of Walton County
Heath Slapikas
Heath Slapikas Director of Digital Marketing 365 Degree Total Marketing
Gene Stinson
Gene Stinson President Emeritus
Danielle Sweat
Danielle Sweat Executive Economic Development Director City of Wolfforth EDC
Diane Thomas
Diane Thomas Marketing Ambassador Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority
Jack Thomas
Jack Thomas Vice President, Economic Development Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce
James Touchton
James Touchton Director of Economic Development City of Port Wentworth
Brandon Turner
Brandon Turner Director Hanover County Economic Development
Will Weber
Will Weber President & CEO Southbank Partners
Charlton Whipple
Charlton Whipple VP, Director of Business Development ECS Southeast, LLC
Shellie Wingert
Shellie Wingert Economic Developer City of Owasso
JJ Dossett
JJ Dossett Assistant to the City Manager City of Owasso
5 Other Registered Attendees

Presented by Select Oklahoma & the Greater OKC Chamber

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