The Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation is a partnership between the business community, the city government and the public schools. It is governed by a six person board, each nominated by non-voting members.
The Economic Development Corporation focuses on:
Existing Business • Attracting New Business • Workforce • New Venture Formation
Cluster Concentration • Sector Association • Regional Collaboration • Infrastructure Expansion
Legislative Actions • Excellence in Education • Training & Continuing Education • Targeted Industries
Jim Boze, AVB Bank- Chair
Jim Beavers, The Arrow Group -Chair Elect
Joe Cook, Hope Church of Broken Arrow - Secretary/Treasurer
Scott Eudey, Ross & Eudey, P.L.L.P. - Chairman of the Chamber Board
Betsy Gerber, Arvest Bank
Jeff Heartman, SJS Hospitality
Cheryl Kelly, Broken Arrow Public Schools
Mike Lester, Mayor, Lester & Properties
Rob Whitlock, tw telecom
Non Voting Members
Wes Smithwick, President, Broken Arrow Area Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Jarod Mendenhall, Superintendent, Broken Arrow Public Schools
Dave Wooden, City Manager, City of Broken Arrow
