Sean Kouplen

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Sean Kouplen
Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce
In office
April 2019 February 2021

Sean Kouplen is an American businessman who served as the Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce from 2019 to 2021 during the administration of Governor Kevin Stitt.

Biography

Sean Kouplen is the son of Steve Kouplen, a state representative. [1] He grew up on a farm and later served as the CEO of Regent Bank in Tulsa. He was nominated to succeed Deby Snodgrass as the Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce by Governor Kevin Stitt. [2] The senate confirmed his nomination in April 2019. [3] He resigned in February 2021 to return to the private sector. [4] He was succeeded in office by Scott Mueller. [5]

References

  1. Hoberock, Barbara (January 2, 2019). "Stitt appoints Tulsa banker Sean Kouplen as commerce secretary". Tulsa World . Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  2. Felder, Ben (January 4, 2019). "Tulsa bank chairman picked by Stitt for secretary of commerce". The Oklahoman . Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  3. "Sen. Pederson commends Kisling's confirmation as state Commerce Director". oksenate.gov. Oklahoma Senate. 17 April 2019. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  4. Cooper, Skyler (February 26, 2021). "Oklahoma's Secretary of Commerce & Workforce Development steps down". KRMG . Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  5. "Scott Mueller to Join Governor Stitt's Cabinet as Secretary of Commerce and Workforce Development". okcommerce.gov. Oklahoma Department of Commerce. 25 February 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2025.