Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 12-16-2025
Title:
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Approval of the appointment of Ben Buie and Davis Robson to the Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation (BAEDC) Board of Directors for a term beginning January 1, 2026, and expiring December 31, 2028
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Background:
In accordance with the Bylaws of the Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation (BAEDC), Article 2-2 states: There is hereby established a Board of Directors for the Corporation that shall consist of thirteen (13) directors, three of whom shall be representatives of, selected by, and from the following entities: The Broken Arrow City Council, the Broken Arrow Board of Education, and the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee. Each entity has the discretion to select its representative and/or their designee and to set the term of service provided the representative complies with the conflict of interest and neutrality provisions set forth in the BAEDC Bylaws. Of the thirteen directors, no two shall be affiliated with the same employer or members of the same immediate family.
The ten appointed members shall be appointed in the following manner:
a. A Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Board, made up of five members, three of which shall be representatives of the City of Broken Arrow, the Broken Arrow Public Schools and the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce in August. The nominations(s) selected by the Nominating Committee will be presented to the EDC Board for approval by September.
b. The governing boards shall ratify each nominee. The approved names will be submitted to the Broken Arrow City Council, the Broken Arrow Public Schools Board of Education and the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce for ratification before the end of the year.
c. Each appointed director may cast one (1) vote. The City Manager, BAPS Superintendent, Chamber / EDC President, Economic Development Manager for the City and the Vice President of Economic Development for the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce shall serve as non-voting members
d. Directors must be residents of the city of Broken Arrow. However, exception may be made for up to two (2) directors to be non-residents provided they have a business or other significant interest in the economic growth of Broken Arrow.
Ben Bue is a 4th-generation Broken Arrow graduate. He earned a degree in Economics from Oklahoma State University, where he was a member of the OSU football team and served as Team Captain. Ben is committed to supporting entrepreneurial growth in Broken Arrow and owns two local businesses, CJ Moloney’s and Potbelly’s. His background in Economics informs his approach to business development, community investment, and long-term economic planning. Ben has served on the Chamber Board of Directors for seven years, including as Chair in 2024. In his spare time, he is an avid golfer and tennis player.
Davis Robson is Vice President of Development with The Robson Companies. The son of Joe Robson, a developer of Forest Ridge. As a child, he spent many hours out on the development and one of his favorite memories was riding around on all the machinery. At two years old he could’ve told you the names of all the equipment on any job site.
Davis graduated from OSU with a degree in management and a minor in marketing. Having been around the construction industry his whole life, it was a natural fit when he started his own remodeling company in 2014 specializing in flipping houses. Within two years, he grew the company from a one-man show to running three crews and managing multiple housing inventory. In 2016, he put his company aside when Joe requested his help to finish out the last few neighborhoods in Forest Ridge. He is currently responsible for all new developments and is working with Joe on future expansion plans for Forest Ridge.
He currently sits on the HBA Board of Directors, where he volunteers his time to help grow the home building industry and expand Broken Arrow through economic development.
In his spare time, Davis enjoys spending time with his two children, Whitney and Axel and playing all sports.
Cost: N/A
Funding Source: None required
Requested By: Travis Stephens, Economic Development Manager
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: None
Recommendation:
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Approve the appointment of Ben Buie and Davis Robson to the Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation for a two-year term.
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