From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – Evan Brown was appointed recently by Gov. Kevin Stitt to lead the Oklahoma Office of Economic Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) at the state Department of Commerce.
Senate Bill 1447, which created the new division within the Commerce Department to spur economic and business development across the state, was signed by the governor earlier this year.
“Evan has a knack for economic policy that will help make Oklahoma the most attractive state for investment and opportunity,” Stitt said. “Evan knows what businesses need to be successful and he’ll play a crucial role in expanding our economy like never before. We’ve made incredible progress in making Oklahoma the best state for business, and I expect Evan’s leadership to take us to the next level.”
Brown has served as the deputy secretary of state for Oklahoma, working closely with members of the Stitt administration to advance pro-business policies, support economic growth, and encourage capital investment. He previously worked at the Commerce Department as the director of legislative affairs and deputy director of business development.
“I’m honored to take on this role and join the team at Commerce,” Brown said. “There’s never been a more exciting time to do business in Oklahoma, and EDGE will be a driving force that moves the needle on economic development. I’m thankful for Governor Stitt’s Top 10 vision for our state.”
Brown graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management. He and his wife, Addison, live in Oklahoma City.