Staff
Bradley N. Cooksey
President, LEDC
Office: 580.353.7356
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Brad Cooksey is the President at the Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation (LEDC). Mr. Cooksey attended Cameron University on a full scholarship for the men’s basketball team and graduated from Cameron University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Science with a Minor in Mathematics. He began his professional career as a teacher and high school coach at Lawton Eisenhower High School. Prior to joining LEDC, he worked in commercial real estate and commercial insurance. He is a native Lawtonian who has spent his 19-year career in roles focused on strengthening his community. Mr. Cooksey has served the Lawton-Fort Sill area through community involvement as the Lawton Public School Foundation President, Cameron University Foundation Board Member, Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Leadership of Lawton, Spirit of Survival Marathon Committee member, and Ambucs. Mr. Cooksey and his wife, Karen, have two boys, Carson and Colin. He continues to remain committed to the Lawton-Fort Sill Community and working to ensure it continues to thrive and prosper. Brad is a high school basketball referee and a foodie! He is great at encouraging his staff. He is our leader!
Jeannie Bowden
Projects & Operations Manager
Office: 580.354.0023
Cell: 580.656.0530
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Jeannie Bowden is the Projects & Operations Manager at the Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation (LEDC). In this role, she researches and prepares Lawton-Fort Sill Responses to Requests for Proposals and Requests for Information. She is active in completing due diligence on all properties to ensure speed-to-market for companies. As projects develop into business locations, Jeannie becomes a one-stop liaison for the locating company. She also has LEDC Board of Directors administrative responsibilities. Jeannie contributes her time and efforts on a state, regional, and local basis as a member and leader. When not working, Jeannie and her husband, Bo, spend time with family: youngest daughter, Aubrey, a junior at the University of Central Oklahoma and their oldest daughter, Ashley Jenkins, her husband, Roddy, and their three children, Ava, Owen, and Emmett. Jeannie is a proud Oklahoma State Cowboy fan! The only one in the LEDC office. She’s our Pollyanna!
Christie Myers
Director of Business Development
Cell: 405.824.4418
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Christie Myers is the Business Development Director at the Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation (LEDC). In this role, she is responsible for national outreach to company asset managers and Site/Tax/Incentive Consultants. She is active in local, state and national economic development organizations, attending forums, trade shows and industry events as often as possible. Christie was formerly with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for 14.5 years before transitioning to LEDC. Christie and her husband Brad are active outdoors, with boating, golf and tennis being at the top of their fun meter. Christie and Brad have 3 children and 6 grandchildren who are located in Washington, California and Texas. Christie says Business Development suits her personality well and she loves meeting people across the country and building long term relationships. She is happy in her new home in the Lawton community and looks forward to spreading the word about the community to everyone she encounters. Christie attended the University of Oklahoma and is truly Sooner born and Sooner bred. She was a cheerleader back in the day at OU and is an OU Season ticket holder. She keeps us positive and with her experience she is our wise sage!
Tonja Anderson
Office Manager
Office: 580.353.7356
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Tonja Anderson is the Office Manager at the Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation (LEDC). Tonja is most likely the initial contact point for those reaching out to the LEDC office. She brings a wide range of experience that includes economic and chamber of commerce work in Tennessee, Alabama, and North Carolina. Tonja works closely with the other LEDC team members, in coordinating the day-to-day operations of the office, event planning and coordinating sponsorship. Tonja attended Bethel College, McKenzie Tennessee and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute. When not working she and her husband Phil enjoy traveling and spending time with family which includes six children and fourteen grandchildren. She hails from Tennessee! She is our southern belle!
Bradley N. Cooksey
President, LEDC
Office: 580.353.7356
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Brad Cooksey is the President at the Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation (LEDC). Mr. Cooksey attended Cameron University on a full scholarship for the men’s basketball team and graduated from Cameron University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Science with a Minor in Mathematics. He began his professional career as a teacher and high school coach at Lawton Eisenhower High School. Prior to joining LEDC, he worked in commercial real estate and commercial insurance. He is a native Lawtonian who has spent his 19-year career in roles focused on strengthening his community. Mr. Cooksey has served the Lawton-Fort Sill area through community involvement as the Lawton Public School Foundation President, Cameron University Foundation Board Member, Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Leadership of Lawton, Spirit of Survival Marathon Committee member, and Ambucs. Mr. Cooksey and his wife, Karen, have two boys, Carson and Colin. He continues to remain committed to the Lawton-Fort Sill Community and working to ensure it continues to thrive and prosper. Brad is a high school basketball referee and a foodie! He is great at encouraging his staff. He is our leader!
Jeannie Bowden
Projects & Operations Manager
Office: 580.354.0023
Cell: 580.656.0530
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Jeannie Bowden is the Projects & Operations Manager at the Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation (LEDC). In this role, she researches and prepares Lawton-Fort Sill Responses to Requests for Proposals and Requests for Information. She is active in completing due diligence on all properties to ensure speed-to-market for companies. As projects develop into business locations, Jeannie becomes a one-stop liaison for the locating company. She also has LEDC Board of Directors administrative responsibilities. Jeannie contributes her time and efforts on a state, regional, and local basis as a member and leader. When not working, Jeannie and her husband, Bo, spend time with family: youngest daughter, Aubrey, a junior at the University of Central Oklahoma and their oldest daughter, Ashley Jenkins, her husband, Roddy, and their three children, Ava, Owen, and Emmett. Jeannie is a proud Oklahoma State Cowboy fan! The only one in the LEDC office. She’s our Pollyanna!
Christie Myers
Director of Business Development
Cell: 405.824.4418
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Christie Myers is the Business Development Director at the Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation (LEDC). In this role, she is responsible for national outreach to company asset managers and Site/Tax/Incentive Consultants. She is active in local, state and national economic development organizations, attending forums, trade shows and industry events as often as possible. Christie was formerly with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for 14.5 years before transitioning to LEDC. Christie and her husband Brad are active outdoors, with boating, golf and tennis being at the top of their fun meter. Christie and Brad have 3 children and 6 grandchildren who are located in Washington, California and Texas. Christie says Business Development suits her personality well and she loves meeting people across the country and building long term relationships. She is happy in her new home in the Lawton community and looks forward to spreading the word about the community to everyone she encounters. Christie attended the University of Oklahoma and is truly Sooner born and Sooner bred. She was a cheerleader back in the day at OU and is an OU Season ticket holder. She keeps us positive and with her experience she is our wise sage!
Tonja Anderson
Office Manager
Office: 580.353.7356
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Tonja Anderson is the Office Manager at the Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation (LEDC). Tonja is most likely the initial contact point for those reaching out to the LEDC office. She brings a wide range of experience that includes economic and chamber of commerce work in Tennessee, Alabama, and North Carolina. Tonja works closely with the other LEDC team members, in coordinating the day-to-day operations of the office, event planning and coordinating sponsorship. Tonja attended Bethel College, McKenzie Tennessee and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute. When not working she and her husband Phil enjoy traveling and spending time with family which includes six children and fourteen grandchildren. She hails from Tennessee! She is our southern belle!
Board of Directors LEDC
Left to Right -
Back Row: Arthur Patrick, Lawton Communications; Phil Kennedy, Comanche Home Center; Clarence Fortney, Great Plains Technology Center; Ray Howard, Republic Paperboard; Brad Cooksey, Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development; John McArthur, Cameron University; Paul Ellwanger, Comanche County Industrial Development Authority; Stan Booker, City of Lawton; Michael Cleghorn, City of Lawton; Mark Scott, Arvest Bank.
Front Row: Tim Hushbeck, Public Service Company of Oklahoma; Barry Ezerski, RE/MAX Pam & Berry's Team; Jim Landmark, UPS Store; Krista Ratliff, Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce; Jesse Cross, Red River Science & Technology; Ron Nance, The Oaks Development Company; Richard Rogalski, City of Lawton
The Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) meets monthly on the second Monday at 4:00 p.m. at Cameron University, McMahon Centennial Complex, Executive Board Room, 501 S.W. University Drive, Lawton, Oklahoma. A meeting agenda is available at this link: AGENDA. Please contact the staff office to be placed on the meeting notification list. We welcome guests.
Left to Right -
Back Row: Arthur Patrick, Lawton Communications; Phil Kennedy, Comanche Home Center; Clarence Fortney, Great Plains Technology Center; Ray Howard, Republic Paperboard; Brad Cooksey, Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development; John McArthur, Cameron University; Paul Ellwanger, Comanche County Industrial Development Authority; Stan Booker, City of Lawton; Michael Cleghorn, City of Lawton; Mark Scott, Arvest Bank.
Front Row: Tim Hushbeck, Public Service Company of Oklahoma; Barry Ezerski, RE/MAX Pam & Berry's Team; Jim Landmark, UPS Store; Krista Ratliff, Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce; Jesse Cross, Red River Science & Technology; Ron Nance, The Oaks Development Company; Richard Rogalski, City of Lawton
The Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) meets monthly on the second Monday at 4:00 p.m. at Cameron University, McMahon Centennial Complex, Executive Board Room, 501 S.W. University Drive, Lawton, Oklahoma. A meeting agenda is available at this link: AGENDA. Please contact the staff office to be placed on the meeting notification list. We welcome guests.
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