The Business Resource Center staff is your personal liaison to Oklahoma and
Western Arkansas. We'll arrange visits, introduce you to architects,
contractors and bankers. We'll help you make the right contacts with community,
business and government leaders. We'll be your guide, consultant and research
assistant - FREE of charge. Click on a name for information or email address to
contact anyone on the BRC staff.
Richard
D. Clements
Manager, Economic Development
405-553-3974
Richard D. Clements is Manager of Economic Development for OG&E. He joined
the company in 1994 after serving two years with the Oklahoma Department of
Commerce, most recently as the Director of the Business Recruitment Division.
Richard has been an economic development professional since 1982, when he
joined the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce as Manager of Industrial
Development. Richard is the past Chairman of the Governor's Economic
Development Team and the Governor's International Team. He is also the past
President of the Oklahoma Economic Development Association. Richard is a
graduate of the first Leadership Oklahoma City class and the first Central
Oklahoma Regional Leadership Institute. His education includes a Bachelor or
Arts in Management and a Masters in Business Administration from the University
of Central Oklahoma.
Donald
G. Ives, C.E.D
Economic Development Project Manager
405-553-3927
Don Ives has been with OG&E since 1971. As Manager, Business Development,
he is responsible for business/industry recruitment and works with communities
throughout the OG&E service territory. He is a member of the American
Economic Development Council and the Southern Industrial Development Council.
He has served on the Oklahoma Governor's Economic Development Team since 1990
and is active in the State Chamber of Commerce. Don has a Bachelor's degree
from The University of Central Oklahoma and a Master's degree in Public
Administration from The University of Oklahoma. He is also a graduate of The
Economic Development Institute at The University of Oklahoma. In 1992, Don
earned his "Certified Economic Developer" status and has maintained
that certification yearly.
Richard
L. Cornelison
Economic Development Project Manager
405-553-3977
As Economic Development Project Manager, Business Development, Richard Cornelison is responsible for the
recruitment of business and industry to the OG&E service area. His duties
include identifying business development opportunities, marketing local and
state incentives, establishing relationships with corporate consultants and
working with prospective companies on site location and energy issues. Richard
is also involved in helping communities with their development and efforts to
attract new companies. Before joining OG&E, Richard worked for Apple
Computer. Inc. A graduate of Oklahoma City University, Richard has an
undergraduate degree in Economics and an MBA in Marketing/Management. He is a
graduate of the Economic Development Institute. Richard is an active member of
the American Economic Development Council, Governor's Economic Development
Team, Southern Economic Development Council, and the Oklahoma Economic
Development Council. Richard also is an Advisory Member to the National
Association of Manufacturers - Site Selection Network.