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The federal government has reopened. Federal employees should stop filing unemployment claims. Any benefits received during the shutdown must be repaid, and unpaid balances may be subject to interest and garnishment. For assistance, contact OESC at one of our 27 job centers or call 405-525-1500. https://oklahoma.gov/oesc/locations.html

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