Jessica Brence is the current Licensing Supervisor for the Oklahoma ABLE Commission. She coordinates and manages a staff of five administrative technicians, two administrative assistants, and two customer service representatives who are responsible for the processing of all licenses and permits issued by the ABLE Commission.

Jessica’s career with the state of Oklahoma began in 2021 at the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation where she worked as a Criminal History Research Specialist in the Information Services Division before becoming an Executive Secretary, working under two Deputy Directors. She transferred to the State Department of Education as an Executive Assistant to the COO and became Investigations Program Manager, overseeing a team that investigated educator misconduct and law and policy violations.

Jessica holds a degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Oklahoma and is currently pursuing a Juris Masters from Liberty University. Her certifications include a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and a Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence.