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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • BA, Journalism/Professional Writing, University of Oklahoma

Professional Experience

  • BA, Journalism/Professional Writing, University of Oklahoma
  • Executive Director, Creative Oklahoma, 2019-present
  • Principal, The Blancett Group, 2008-present
  • Daily Reporter, Norman Transcript
  • Daily Reporter, Tulsa Tribune
  • Account Director, Winnercomm, 2005-2008
  • Deputy Director, Marketing and Communications, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, 2003-52005
  • Director, Strategic Marketing, Williams Communications, 1999-2001
  • Vice President, Reputation Management, Thrifty Rent-A-Car System Incorporated, 1987-1999

Political Experience

  • BA, Journalism/Professional Writing, University of Oklahoma
  • Executive Director, Creative Oklahoma, 2019-present
  • Principal, The Blancett Group, 2008-present
  • Daily Reporter, Norman Transcript
  • Daily Reporter, Tulsa Tribune
  • Account Director, Winnercomm, 2005-2008
  • Deputy Director, Marketing and Communications, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, 2003-52005
  • Director, Strategic Marketing, Williams Communications, 1999-2001
  • Vice President, Reputation Management, Thrifty Rent-A-Car System Incorporated, 1987-1999
  • Representative, Oklahoma State House of Representatives, District 78, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Oklahoma State House of Representatives, District 78, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Banking and Business Committee, Oklahoma State House of Representatives

Former Member, Business, Commerce, and Tourism Committee, Oklahoma State House of Representatives

Former Member, Rules Committee, Oklahoma State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Business and Commerce Committee

Member, Health Services and Long-Term Care Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Health

Member, Tourism Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Journalism/Professional Writing, University of Oklahoma
  • Executive Director, Creative Oklahoma, 2019-present
  • Principal, The Blancett Group, 2008-present
  • Daily Reporter, Norman Transcript
  • Daily Reporter, Tulsa Tribune
  • Account Director, Winnercomm, 2005-2008
  • Deputy Director, Marketing and Communications, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, 2003-52005
  • Director, Strategic Marketing, Williams Communications, 1999-2001
  • Vice President, Reputation Management, Thrifty Rent-A-Car System Incorporated, 1987-1999
  • Representative, Oklahoma State House of Representatives, District 78, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Oklahoma State House of Representatives, District 78, 2018, 2020
  • Board Member, Fab Lab Tulsa, 2016-present
  • Member, Oklahoma Academy, 2016-present
  • Co-Chair, Great Grape Wine Pull, Taste of Tulsa Event, Big Brothers Big Sisters Tulsa Area, 2015-present
  • Member, Public Relations Committee, Parent Child Center of Tulsa, 2015-present
  • Member, Nominating Committee, Camp Fire Green Country, 2012-present
  • President, WaterWorks Art Center Advisory Council, 2007-present
  • Member, Concours for the Cure Committee, American Diabetes Association, 2005-present
  • Member, City of Tulsa Economic Development Commission
  • Member, Tulsa Artist Guild
  • Deputy Director, Marketing and Communications, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, 2003-2005

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Professional of the Year - Tulsa Chapter, Public Relations Society of America. Recognized 1996.

    Nationally Accredited Public Relations Professional - Public Relations Society of America, Recognized 1990.

Favorite Quote:

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Ghandi

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Marketing strategy, art, music.

  • Professional interests -- marketing, research, database marketing
  • Personal Interests -- running/fitness
  • Events

    2020

    Oct. 17
    Volunteer Day for Rep Meloyde Blancett

    Sat 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT

    Tulsa County Democratic Party Tulsa, OK

    Oct. 10
    Volunteer Day for Rep Meloyde Blancett

    Sat 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT

    Tulsa County Democratic Party Tulsa, OK

    Oct. 6
    HD78 Virtual Town Hall Meeting

    Tue 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT