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Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce and

Oklahoma City, OK · Founded 1926

Statewide business advocacy organization representing Oklahoma's business community at the State Capitol

Primary audience

Business Community

Work area

Legislative Advocacy

Topic

Business Policy

Contact

Chad Warmington

Website Contact

About Organization

Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce serves as the unified voice for businesses across Oklahoma, conducting advocacy at the State Capitol. Based in Oklahoma City, OK, the organization was founded in 1926 and operates with 21 employees and 25 volunteers. In 2024, the organization reported revenue of $5.2 million.

What They Focus On

Business Advocacy

Serves as unified voice for Oklahoma businesses advocating for pro-business policies at State Capitol

Legislative Relations

Maintains effective presence at Oklahoma State Capitol representing member interests on legislative issues

Civic Engagement

Promotes civics education and awareness through competitions connecting business interests with civic participation

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$5.2M

+3.3% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$5.4M

+25.9% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$3.4M

-5.8% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

-4.5% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$5,155,602	$5,449,242	$3,391,494	21
2023	$4,989,887	$4,328,167	$3,598,543	22
2022	$4,186,564	$4,440,899	$3,119,423	20
2020	$4,246,297	$3,011,240	$2,448,099	24
2019	$4,625,027	$4,676,475	$1,982,386	18
2018	$4,818,443	$4,953,273	$1,944,808	23

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Member Engagement

Brings together businesses from across Oklahoma to identify shared priorities and policy needs
02

Policy Development

Develops unified business positions on legislative issues affecting the Oklahoma business community
03

Capitol Advocacy

Advocates for business-friendly policies and represents member interests at the State Capitol
04

Community Impact

Supports initiatives like civics education to strengthen Oklahoma's business environment and civic engagement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce and

Legislative Advocacy

Represents business interests and advocates for pro-business policies at the Oklahoma State Capitol

Member Services

Provides statewide membership organization services connecting businesses across Oklahoma for unified advocacy efforts

Civics Education

Raises awareness for civics education through local competitions and educational initiatives

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce and.

Chad Warmington

President & Chief Executive Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $480,190

Carla Schaeperkoetter

Chief Operating Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $200,761

Emily Crouch

Senior Vice President of Government Affairs

Full-time

Compensation: $171,677

Stephanie Snyder

Vice President of Membership Development

Full-time

Compensation: $158,659

Adam Maxey

Vice President of Government Affairs

Full-time

Compensation: $137,926

Brent SkarkySVP

Senior Vice President of Communications & Marketing

Full-time

Compensation: $132,342

Cindy Kenyon

Executive Assistant to the President | Board & Member Liaison

Dalton Miller

Government Affairs Director

McKenna Case

Government Affairs Assistant

Jake Yunker

Executive Director

Amanda Hall

Policy & Research Director

Dana Gillett

Deputy Director

Cindy Glover

Vice President of Membership

Lindsey Sparks

Director of Events

Brittnee Preston

Oklahoma Technology Alliance Director

Scott Harris

Creative Director

Audrey Ruark

Communications Director

Luke Reynolds

Public Affairs Director

Erin Hennessy

Senior Director of Programming and Operations

Kim Gadberry

Director, Finance & Technology

Jamie Seeman

Building Manager

Milestones

1926

Organization Founded

1926

Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce established to represent business interests statewide

1987

Federal Tax Recognition

1987

Received federal tax-exempt status recognition as business advocacy organization

2022

Revenue Growth

2022

Revenue increased 23 percent from previous year reaching $4.2 million

2024

Record Revenue

2024

Achieved highest revenue of $5.2 million with 21 employees serving membership

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Allen Wright Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Bill Schonacher Political Affairs Chair 1.00 hrs/week

Bradley W Krieger Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Carl Gibson (Jul -Dec) Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week

Dana Weber Chair 1.00 hrs/week

David Carpenter President American Fidelity Corporation 1.00 hrs/week

Dustin Hilliary Secretary 1.00 hrs/week

James Ashford Regional Sales Director Unity Vision 1.00 hrs/week

Jeff Wilson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Jerome Redmond President & CEO American Truck Training, Inc. 1.00 hrs/week

Ken Miller Vice President, Public & Regulatory Affairs OG&E 1.00 hrs/week

Kevin Gross Immediate Past Chair 1.00 hrs/week

Marcus Wright (Jul-Dec) Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Mark Nichols Vice President of Government and Public Affairs Koch Inc. 1.00 hrs/week

Michael Teague Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Rachel Cannon (Jan-April) Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Rick Nagel Chair-Elect/Immediate Past Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week

Scott Bilger Manager, State Government Affairs Phillips 66 1.00 hrs/week

Scott Eisenhauer General Manager P & K Equipment 1.00 hrs/week

Seth Cavin (Jul-Dec) Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Stephania Grober President Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma 1.00 hrs/week

Stephanie Regan Director of Corporate Citizenship AAON, Inc. 1.00 hrs/week

Steve Hahn President AT&T Oklahoma 1.00 hrs/week

Tim Elliott Chairman Standley Systems LLC 1.00 hrs/week

Tim Pehrson President & CEO INTEGRIS Health 1.00 hrs/week

Dan Boren Secretary of Commerce The Chickasaw Nation

Jonathan Curtright CEO OU Health

John Estus Head of Government Affairs, Oklahoma Amazon

Jonathan Fowler President Fowler Holding Company

Mike Teague Vice President of Government Relations ONEOK

Jennifer Callahan McAfee & Taft

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.5M

Highest Paid

$603K

Chad Warmington

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Chad Warmington	President & CEO	$480,190	$123,079	$603,269	39
Carla Schaeperkoetter	COO	$200,761	$14,063	$214,824	40
Emily Crouch	SVP, Government Affairs	$171,677	$11,998	$183,675	40
Stephanie Snyder	VP Of Membership	$158,659	$11,358	$170,017	40
Adam Maxey	VP Of Government Affairs	$137,926	$8,184	$146,110	40
Brent Skarkysvp	Communications & MKTG	$132,342	$9,240	$141,582	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Chad Warmington	President & CEO	$439,387	$21,318	$460,705	39
Carla Schaeperkoetter	COO	$184,935	$12,995	$197,930	40
Emily Crouch	SVP, Government Affairs	$163,652	$11,437	$175,089	40
Stephanie Snyder	VP Of Membership	$126,258	$9,091	$135,349	40
Brent Skarky	SVP Communications & Marketing	$121,306	$8,470	$129,776	40
Cindy Glover	VP Of Membership	$106,702	$5,746	$112,448	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Chad Warmington	President & CEO	$414,763	$21,350	$436,113	40
Carla Schaeperkoetter	COO	$174,783	$12,105	$186,888	40
Emily Crouch	SVP, Government Affairs	$157,652	$11,019	$168,671	40
Stephanie Snyder	VP Of Membership	$154,225	$9,940	$164,165	40
Kinsey Westwood	VP, Government Affairs	$142,776	$10,020	$152,796	40
Hayley Thompson	VP Of Membership	$120,797	$7,089	$127,886	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Fred Morgan	President (Thru Feb. 2020)	$662,332	$19,553	$681,885	40
Chad Warmington	President & CEO (As Of March 2020)	$256,667	$35,578	$292,245	40
Hayley Thompson	VP Of Membership	$202,933	$35,666	$238,599	40
Stephanie Snyder	VP Of Membership	$149,821	$28,952	$178,773	40
Emily Crouch	SVP, Government Affairs	$119,905	$28,355	$148,260	40
Kinsey Westwood	VP, Government Affairs	$109,000	$20,255	$129,255	40
Carla Schaeperkoetter	COO	$110,000	$12,636	$122,636	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Fred Morgan	President	$362,900	$94,250	$457,150	40
Stephanie Snyder	V.P. Membership	$169,383	$28,866	$198,249	40
Michael Jackson	SR. V.P. Political Affairs	$140,783	$28,907	$169,690	40
Eric Blakeney	CFO/SR. V.P. Operations	$126,133	$23,607	$149,740	40
Emily Crouch	V.P. Gov'T Affairs	$88,035	$31,598	$119,633	40
Cordon Dekock	V.P. Gov'T Affairs	$69,995	$24,395	$94,390	40
Nicole Boyles	V.P. Gov'T Affairs	$62,445	$23,962	$86,407	40
Adria Berry	V.P. Gov'T Affairs	$60,796	$24,579	$85,375	40
Wendy Shreffler	V.P. Membership	$29,556	$21,948	$51,504	40
Kinsey Westwood	V.P. Membership	$26,250	$23,055	$49,305	40
Hayley Thompson	V.P. Membership	$20,936	$21,146	$42,082	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$7K Grants Received

1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total

US Chamber of Commerce Foundation

$7K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

2 Registrations

2 Clients

Clients 2 total

Chamber Of Commerce Hawaii/ Military Affairs Council

1 filing

Chamber Of Commerce Of The U.s.a.

1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce and

Phone

(405) 235-3669

Social

Visit Website

Po Box 53217 Oklahoma City, OK 73152

Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce and

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Member Engagement

Policy Development

Capitol Advocacy

Community Impact

Programs and Initiatives

Legislative Advocacy

Member Services

Civics Education

Team & Leadership

Chad Warmington

Carla Schaeperkoetter

Emily Crouch

Stephanie Snyder

Adam Maxey

Brent SkarkySVP

Cindy Kenyon

Dalton Miller

McKenna Case

Jake Yunker

Amanda Hall

Dana Gillett

Cindy Glover

Lindsey Sparks

Brittnee Preston

Scott Harris

Audrey Ruark

Luke Reynolds

Erin Hennessy

Kim Gadberry

Jamie Seeman

Milestones

Organization Founded

Federal Tax Recognition

Revenue Growth

Record Revenue

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Lobbying Activity

Clients 2 total

Contact

Phone

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