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If the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program is not reauthorized by Congress by January 1, 2026, the Oklahoma State Workforce Agency will continue to accept WOTC applications submitted in accordance with federal timelines. Applications received during a lapse in authorization will be retained in our system; however, eligibility determinations and certifications cannot be issued until the program is reauthorized. Employers should continue to complete required WOTC forms at the time of hire and submit applications within 28 days of the employee’s start date.

Additional updates will be posted as federal guidance becomes available.

View WOTC Hiatus FAQs.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Executive Staff

Trae Rahill
Chief Executive Officer

Mark Davis
Chief Innovation Officer

Michelle Britten
Chief Administrative Officer 

Andrew Chilson
General Counsel

Senior Staff

Angie Robinson
Legislative Liaison

Bryan Childers
Director of Finance

Christopher O'Brien
Vice President - UI

Cody Cox
Vice President of Field Operations

Deanna Smith
Vice President of Workforce Services

Deborah Goodwin
Director of Appellate Division 

Kim Braddy
Director of Human Resources & Training 

Lynn Gray
Director of Economic Research & Business Intelligence

Matt Kitchen
Director of Field Operations

Rose Peterson
Executive Assistant

Commissioners

Christy Rawlings, Chair
Managing Partner / Risk Manager, Prime Groups Inc. | Owner / Managing Partner, Dunkin Families LLC.

Representing the Public
Term: 7/3/2025 to 7/2/2031

Traci Cook
Chief Accounting Officer, Ascent Resources

Representing Employees
Term: 7/3/2021 to 7/2/2027

Aaron Johnson, Member
Owner, Oasis Fresh Market | Founder, The Oasis Projects

Representing Employees
Term: 7/3/2021 to 7/2/2027

Dean Pennello
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Hilliary Communications | President, Optimal Financial Services

Representing Employers
Term: 7/3/2023 to 7/2/2029

Destinee Weeks
Development Director, Allegiant Land Services

Representing Employers
Term: 7/3/2025 to 7/2/2029