Meet Our Leadership Team
The OESC leadership team comes with years of experience in multiple backgrounds, to include private and government sectors. OESC strives to have top talent leading our organization as we provide economic stability and employment security for Oklahoma citizens and employers.
Executive Staff
Trae Rahill
Chief Executive Officer
trae.rahill@oesc.ok.gov
Michelle Britten
Chief Financial Officer
michelle.britten@oesc.ok.gov
Andrew Chilson
General Counsel
andrew.chilson@oesc.ok.gov
Mark Davis
Chief Innovation Officer
mark.davis@oesc.ok.gov
OESC Commission Members
David Reid, Chair
Representing the Public
Term: 7/3/2019 to 7/2/2025
Jennifer Ellis, Member
Representing Employers
Term: 2/1/2021 to 7/2/2023
Traci Cook, Member
Representing Employees
Term: 7/3/2021 to 7/2/2027
Aaron Johnson, Member
Representing Employees
Term: 7/3/2021 to 7/2/2027
Dean Pennello, Member
Representing Employers
Term: 1/20/2023 to 6/17/2024
Commission Meetings
Commission meetings for 2023 are planned for the following dates, but are subject to change. Meeting agendas and links can be found on our Event Calendar page.
- February 14
- April 4
- June 20
- August 1
- October 3
- December 5
Division and Department Directors
Matt Kitchen
Adjudication & Call Center Director
matt.kitchen@oesc.ok.gov
Cody Cox
Director of Workforce Centers
cody.cox@oesc.ok.gov
Jeff Fryer
Director of Communications
jeff.fryer@oesc.ok.gov
DeAnna Smith
Director of Tax
deanna.smith@oesc.ok.gov
Lynn Gray
Economic Research and Analysis Director
lynn.gray@oesc.ok.gov
