Oklahoma State Chamber Names Dustin Hilliary As New Board Chairman
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- Jun 25
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Oklahoma State Chamber Names Dustin Hilliary As New Board Chairman
The Oklahoma State Chamber will soon have new leadership as Dustin Hilliary, co-CEO of Hilliary Communications, prepares to become chairman of the state's largest business advocacy organization.
Hilliary will officially assume the role on July 1, 2026, succeeding outgoing chairman Rick Nagel. The appointment places one of Oklahoma's most prominent telecommunications and media executives at the helm of an organization that represents businesses across the state and plays a significant role in shaping economic policy.
As co-CEO of Hilliary Communications, Hilliary has helped oversee the company's continued expansion of broadband, telephone, and video services while growing its media presence through Hilliary Media Group.
His appointment also reflects years of involvement with the State Chamber's executive leadership and public policy efforts.
Oklahoma State Chamber Chooses Longtime Business Leader
Before being selected to lead the Oklahoma State Chamber, Hilliary served in several key leadership positions within the organization.
Most recently, he served as Chair-Elect and Political Affairs Chair, while also holding a seat on the Chamber's executive board.
His experience also extends to regional economic development, having previously served as chairman of the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce.
The Oklahoma State Chamber advocates for business growth, workforce development, infrastructure investment, and economic policy affecting employers throughout the state.
As chairman, Hilliary will help guide the organization's legislative priorities while working with business leaders and policymakers on statewide economic issues.
Additional information about the organization is available through the Oklahoma State Chamber Official Website.
Hilliary Communications Continues Expanding Across Oklahoma
Hilliary's appointment comes as Hilliary Communications continues expanding its telecommunications footprint across Oklahoma and Texas.
As co-CEO, Hilliary oversees financial strategy, acquisitions, and infrastructure development that now serves more than 70,000 homes with broadband, telephone, and video services.
Through Hilliary Media Group, the company also operates several respected Oklahoma media organizations, including The Lawton Constitution, Oklahoma Ag Network, Oklahoma Farm Report, and Radio Oklahoma, providing news and information to communities throughout the state.
The company's continued investments in both communications infrastructure and local media have helped strengthen its presence across rural and urban Oklahoma alike.
Additional information about telecommunications and economic development initiatives is available through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Recent Public Service Appointments Expand Leadership Role
In addition to his private-sector responsibilities, Hilliary has recently taken on several high-profile public service appointments.
In March 2026, Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Hilliary to the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents, where he is expected to help strengthen connections between higher education and Oklahoma's workforce needs.
The appointment followed another significant role in September 2025, when Hilliary was named Senior Advisor and chief negotiator for Governor Stitt on legislative and intergovernmental policy matters.
He also previously served on the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, further expanding his involvement in statewide education and workforce initiatives.
With leadership experience spanning telecommunications, media, education, and economic development, Hilliary now adds chairman of the Oklahoma State Chamber to an already extensive public and private leadership portfolio.
Additional information about higher education governance in Oklahoma is available through the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents.
As Dustin Hilliary prepares to assume leadership of the Oklahoma State Chamber, business leaders across Oklahoma will be watching to see how his experience in communications, economic development, and public policy shapes the organization's priorities in the years ahead.
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