Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Steven Custred, PMP has extensive experience in various roles in the industries of commerce, tax, and transportation. Currently working as a Strategic Process Facilitator at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Custred previously held positions such as Project Manager at the Oklahoma Tax Commission and Sr. Business Continuity Planner at Hertz. Custred holds a B.S. in Public Relations & Advertising from Florida Southern College and an Associates degree from the University of Florida.
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the primary economic development entity in the state. What we do: Business Attraction, Creation and Retention We recruit new businesses to the state by promoting the great assets we have for businesses to succeed. We work to foster an entrepreneurial culture and infrastructure in Oklahoma to encourage the start-up of new businesses and partner with communities to ensure existing businesses grow and prosper. Community Development We partner with city and county elected officials and community leaders to help raise incomes, improve the quality of life for local residents, and help local businesses to thrive. Through federal funding, we oversee vital infrastructure and human services investments that help position communities as favorable for business attraction.