State CareerTech Agency
The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education is based in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The department provides leadership and resources and assures standards of excellence for a comprehensive statewide system of career and technology education. That system offers programs and services in 29 technology center districts operating on 59 campuses, 391 PK-12 comprehensive school districts, 16 Skills Centers campuses and 32 Adult Education & Family Literacy providers.
The agency is governed by the State Board of Career and Technology Education and works closely with the State Department of Education and the State Regents for Higher Education to provide a seamless educational system for all Oklahomans.
Senior Leadership
State Director/CEO
Brent Haken, bio
brent.haken@careertech.ok.gov
Office: 405-743-5430
Executive Assistant
Ashley Rink
ashley.rink@careertech.ok.gov
Office: 405-743-5445
Assistant Attorney General
Andra Holder
andra.holder@oag.ok.gov
Office: 405.743.5443
Chief of Staff
Justin Lockwood
justin.lockwood@careertech.ok.gov
Office: 405-743-5432
Chief Financial Officer
Lisa Batchelder
lisa.batchelder@careertech.ok.gov
Office: 405-743-5500
Director of Student Success
Cori Gray
cori.gray@careertech.ok.gov
Office: 405-743-5198
Director of Statewide Outreach
Gina Hubbard
gina.hubbard@careertech.ok.gov
Office: 405-743-5167
Director of Workforce Training
Max McKnight
max.mcknight@careertech.ok.gov
Office: 405-743-5573
Director of Academic Affairs
Jessica Ventris
jessica.ventris@careertech.ok.gov
Office: 405-743-5156
Director of Communications
Russell Ray
russell.ray@careertech.ok.gov
Office: 405-743-5108
Cell: 918-938-1435