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Norman - 4th U.S. Congressional District 
Term through June 2027

Perkins - 3rd U.S. Congressional District
Term through June 2027

Edmond - At-Large Member (Industry)
Term through June 2029

Tulsa - 1st U.S. Congressional District
Term through June 2029

Oklahoma City - At Large Member (Industry)
Term through June 2029

Guthrie - At-Large Member (Industry)
Term through June 2029

Guthrie - 5th U.S. Congressional District
Term through June 2027

Afton - 2nd U.S. Congressional District
Term through June 2031

Mr. Fusor brings a wealth of experience in agriculture, leadership, and public service, making him a valuable addition to the commission.

A third-generation family farmer and rancher from Ottawa County, Mr. Fusor has dedicated his life to agriculture and community service. He formerly served as the District Six Director on the Oklahoma Farm Bureau board of directors, where he championed the interests of farmers and ranchers across the state. Currently, he serves on the Kansas-Oklahoma Arkansas River Commission, working to protect and manage vital water resources.

Mr. Fusor farms land that has been in his family since the early 1900s, raising soybeans, corn, wheat, and hay, alongside a cow-calf operation near Afton, Oklahoma. His deep ties to the agricultural community have shaped his leadership, earning him numerous roles in organizations such as the Oklahoma Soybean Association, where he served as president, and the Farm Service Agency in Delaware County, where he was a director.

Beyond agriculture, Mr. Fusor has a strong record of public service, volunteering as a firefighter for the Afton Fire Department for 25 years, including 14 years as chief. His commitment to serving Oklahoma communities underscores his dedication to leadership and advocacy.

A graduate of the University of Arkansas with a degree in agriculture, Mr. Fusor brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will serve the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission well. He and his wife, Candy, are proud parents of three children.

Elk City - At-Large Member (Industry)
Term through June 2031

Amanda English has spent her career quietly building bridges between communities, institutions, and people. She began her public service journey as an investigator for the U.S. Department of Defense, where she worked behind the scenes to support national security efforts with integrity and diligence.

Her path led her to law enforcement, where she eventually served as a police chief — one of the few women to hold that role. She approached leadership with a focus on listening, mentorship, and creating safer, more inclusive environments for both officers and the communities they served.

As Director of Basic Peace Officer instruction, she helped shape legislation that made it possible to establish standardized academies across Oklahoma. Her goal was simple: ensure that every new officer entered the field with the training, ethics, and community awareness the role demands.

Believing deeply in the power of opportunity, she developed a national best practice program to help inner-city youth explore careers in law enforcement — opening doors for young people who might never have seen themselves in uniform, and helping agencies better reflect the communities they serve.

Her work has also extended to international diplomacy, serving as a liaison to the armed forces and briefing foreign prime ministers and officials on matters of security and cooperation. She approached each engagement with humility and a deep respect for cultural understanding.

Today, she serves as the Interim Director of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, continuing her commitment to public service through regulatory oversight and ethical leadership.

Throughout her career, Amanda English has focused not on recognition, but on impact — quietly shaping systems, mentoring others, and creating pathways for those who come next. She’s honored to share her story and hopes it encourages others to lead with purpose, compassion, and courage.

Mr. Copeland brings over two decades of distinguished legal experience in administrative and regulatory law, with a strong emphasis on agency counsel, rule-making, and enforcement. Most recently, he served as Deputy General Counsel for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, where he advised the Commission and Transportation Division on a range of legal matters—including complex enforcement actions and regulatory compliance initiatives.

His record includes leading rulemaking proceedings in telecommunications services, guiding legal actions concerning motor-carrier enforcement, and pioneering efficiency-driven innovations—such as the implementation of an online Motor Carrier Citation docket that streamlined nearly 5,000 monthly filings during the pandemic.

Mr. Copeland is also widely recognized for his expertise in The Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act, Open Records and Open Meetings Acts
Judicial review processes, and legislative rule development

Prior to his service with the OCC, he held the role of Assistant General Counsel at the Oklahoma Insurance Department, where he oversaw rulemaking, litigated insurance violations, enforced transparency statutes, and led a team combating white collar crime. His career also includes a unique international chapter as Special Prosecutor for the Republic of Palau, where he managed complex prosecutions of public corruption and earned convictions against senior government officials.

Although new to the horse racing industry, Mr. Copeland’s proven capacity to master intricate legal frameworks and lead with integrity ensures a strong alignment with the mission of this Commission. He is deeply engaged in the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act and the associated administrative codes under OAC Title 325, to serve both as legal advisor and strategic partner.

Last Modified on Oct 02, 2025
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