City of Stillwater, Oklahoma
Jeff Mathews has a diverse work experience. Jeff started their career as a Reserve Police Officer at Cashion Police Department from April 2010 to July 2015. In 2012, they became the President of the Oklahoma Plumbing Inspectors Association, a role they held until December 2013. At the same time, they were also an Associate Pastor at Community Church from July 2012 to November 2018. In 2018, Jeff briefly owned and operated Cedar Creek Plumbing LLC. From April 2000 to October 2021, they worked at the City of Edmond as a Building Inspector, eventually becoming the Senior Building Inspector until December 2013. Recently, in October 2021, Jeff became the Community Development Director at the City of Stillwater, Oklahoma. Additionally, Jeff has pursued their passion for music as a Musician, Singer, and Songwriter since January 2019, under the name Jeff Mathews Music.
Jeff Mathews, DSD RBO, has a diverse education history. From 1995 to 2001, they attended OCCE and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree. In 2007, they attended CLEET and received training in Law Enforcement. In addition, they pursued further education in plumbing from 1994 to 1999 at Plumber/Pipefitter JATC OKC, where they obtained a Plumbing Contractors License. Jeff also studied at Southwestern Christian University from 1991 to 1994, focusing on Basics and Music. In 1992, they briefly attended OSU-OKC, concentrating on Police Science.
City of Stillwater, Oklahoma
Stillwater is a growing and confident community of about 50,000 located between Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Wichita, Kan., and serves as a hub for north central Oklahoma in all things cultural, economic and athletic. USA Today, Forbes and CNN/Money Magazine recognized Stillwater as an outstanding community and a wonderful place to begin a career, to start a business, to raise a family, or to retire. Established in the Land Run of 1889, Stillwater boasts a great educational system and is home to Oklahoma State University. The City of Stillwater employs more than 500 people, and each person is committed to providing outstanding public service. The City is led by an experienced management team who are strong supporters of business and are dedicated to growing the local economy. It operates under a council-manager system. In this form of government, an elected city council is responsible for making policy, passing ordinances and approving the city’s budget. City Council appoints the city manager, city attorney and municipal judge. Citizens are encouraged to be an active participant in local government. Our civic leadership is dedicated to attracting new businesses, fostering entrepreneurial growth, and promoting local shopping. Stillwater has an exceptional downtown with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, numerous city parks and trails, and the community’s medical resources are among the top in the state. Stillwater’s growth is constant at approximately two percent per year, and it is the tenth largest city in the Oklahoma according to the 2010 U.S. Census.