03/22/2021 -The City of Broken Arrow is pleased to announce the selection of Jennifer Rush for the position of Economic Development Manager and Makala Barton for Community Relations Liaison. Responsibilities for Rush include leading the Tourism and Economic Development team, and planning, developing, and implementing the City’s economic development efforts. She takes over for Norm Stephens who was promoted in February to the position of Assistant City Manager of Administration. Barton will serve as the Liaison in the City Manager’s Office for major community partners, user groups, and stakeholder groups in Broken Arrow.
“I am beyond excited about adding these two talented and experienced professionals to the City’s extremely high-speed servant-leadership team!” said City Manager Michael Spurgeon. “Our goal is to provide great service to our residents and businesses, and I believe Jennifer and Makala will help us continue meeting those expectations in the areas of economic development and community relations respectively.”
Rush most recently worked for the City of Bixby as the Retail Economic Development Coordinator and the Public Information/Events Coordinator. She brings over 15 years of experience including six in the public sector, working with Tulsa Crime Stoppers prior to the City of Bixby. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern State University and a Master of Business Administration and Management from Oklahoma State University.
Rush
“Over the last several years Broken Arrow has seen extensive economic growth and public/private investment. I am excited to be leading a vibrant Economic Development team and carry on the tremendous work that Norm Stephens has accomplished over the last decade,” Rush said. “Broken Arrow is well-known for being the City where opportunity lives, and I am honored for the opportunity to serve the citizens and business community in my new capacity.”
The City is also excited to announce the selection of Makala Barton for the role of Community Relations Liaison. Barton was raised in Colorado but is excited to make Broken Arrow home and be closer to Oklahoma family and friends. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and brings 13 years of experience in local government, the private sector, and as a small business owner. Her most recent role was in Rio Blanco County, Colorado as the Economic Development & Public Relations Director.
Barton
Barton’s first day with the City is March 22, and Rush will start on April 12.
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