Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 04-15-2025
Title:
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Approval of the appointment of Matt Litterell to the Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation (BAEDC) Board of Directors for a term beginning April 30, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2027
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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.
Matt Litterell, Tulsa Tech
Dr. Matt Litterell is the Executive Director of Workforce and Economic Development at Tulsa Tech, where he leads strategic initiatives to align education and training with the evolving needs of industry. He brings a wealth of experience from his previous role at the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, where he oversaw statewide programs in workforce training, adult literacy, and career and technical education housed in Oklahoma Correctional Facilities.
Before entering the public sector, Dr. Litterell spent two decades in the telecommunications industry, holding executive roles across operations, engineering, sales, and marketing. His leadership consistently drove performance, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Throughout his tenure with the Oklahoma Career Tech system, Dr. Litterell has earned recognition for his contributions to economic development, particularly for designing innovative training incentive programs that help attract, develop, and retain a highly skilled workforce - key to securing major projects for the state.
Dr. Litterell holds a B.S. in Business Administration and a Doctorate in Education Leadership from Southwestern College, as well as an M.B.A. from Oklahoma Christian University.
Outside of his professional life, Matt is a devoted husband and father. He and his wife - an accomplished educator who teaches Chemistry and Forensics - have seven children ranging from 7 to 25, and two grandsons. Their shared passion for education and service continues to shape their family and community.
Cost: N/A
Funding Source: None required
Requested By: Jennifer Rush, Economic Development Manager
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: BAEDC Board Slate
Recommendation:
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Approve the appointment of Matt Litterell to the Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation for a two-year term.
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