SCRF Rolls Out New Chair and Board Members
OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug 14,2025)– State Chamber Research Foundation leaders are excited to welcome five new members to its board of directors and a new chair.
Kristin Peck is a talented, long-time Oklahoma business executive. Currently, she is the Vice President of Government and Public Affairs at The Rausch Companies. Prior to her current role, she spent 22 years as a high-ranking executive with Cox Communications. Peck was also Chair of The State Chamber Board of Directors from 2020-2022. As chair, Peck is committed to making data the driver for decisions on how to move our economy and our state forward.
“There are certainly no shortage of opinions in terms on what is right for the state of Oklahoma. What’s so important about the Research Foundation, is that we look at the data,” Peck said. “We really need to find out what the research says. What is scientific versus what is opinion. The State Chamber Research Foundation is really going to look at that data to help us make the best decisions possible.”
“We are so lucky to have Kristin as our board chair. She has a vision for Oklahoma. She has strong ties throughout the state, and her past experience as Chair of The State Chamber makes her a true asset to our organization,” said Jake Yunker, SCRF Executive Director. “Not only does she have a deep understanding of our chamber membership, but she brings the experience, vision, and leadership that makes her an exceptional choice for board chair.”
The Research Foundation is also proud to welcome five new Oklahoma leaders to the Board of Directors.
- Tom Biolchini, CEO and Chairman of Vast bank
- G.T. Bynum, Former Tulsa Mayor and VP of Government Affairs Saint Francis Health System
- Mark Nichols, Vice President of Government and Public Affairs at Koch Industries
- Dr. Stephanie Phipps, Business Professor at OSU
- Allen Wright, Vice President of Advancement at UCO
“We’re very appreciative to have five new directors on our State Chamber Research Foundation Board,” said Dana Gillett, SCRF Deputy Director. “This group is perfect for us because they bring business, politics and education experience, which will be very valuable to our board and help move our mission forward.”
Media RSVP Contact– Brent Skarky- 405-818-1939 brent@okstatechamber.com
