Another former state legislator who also led the Biden administration’s USDA efforts in Oklahoma has ended up on the employment rolls of Oklahoma Gas and Electric.
Former state Sen. Ken Corn, a Democrat who represented LeFlore and Sequoyah Counties for 8 years beginning in 2002, has joined the utility as its Community Affairs Manager.
Corn made the announcement in a social media posting, stating he was excited to share the news.
“This opportunity will allow me to sustain my involvement with Oklahoma communities, collaborate on projects within our service area, and support economic and community development,” he wrote.
“As a member of OG&E, a responsible corporate citizen, I will be able to continue pursuing my passion for serving and building Oklahoma. Onward and upward!”
For the past few years, Corn served as Chief Executive Officer of the Biden admdinistration’s USDA operations in Oklahoma and was in charge of the agency’s rural development efforts. He implemented the stragegic directives from the Presidential Administration, the U.S. Secretary of Agriclture and the Under Secretary for Rural Development. He also served as a member of Undersecretary’s Committee on Farm Bill priorities and co-lead reform taskforce for Single Family Housing Service Center, contributing to pivotal policy recommendations.
Corn previously served for 7 years as the city manager in Anadarko.