Staff

The Innovation Center is managed by a team under the leadership of Dr. Ray Brown.

Dr. Ray Brown
Vice President for Economic and Community Development

Dr. Brown joined RSU in 1999 as Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs. In 2002, he started the Center for Economic and Community Development, which was relocated into new facilities and renamed the Innovation Center in 2005. Prior to joining Rogers State University, Brown was President of Western Oklahoma State College for four years. He also served as the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Sul Ross State University, and Lamar University-Orange. Brown has a Ph.D. in Sociology from Brown University with a specialization in demography and economic development. Dr. Brown has over twenty-five years of executive experience in higher education and extensive experience in economic and social research. Brown serves on the board of directors for Claremore Industrial and Economic Development Authority (CIEDA), City of Claremore Redevelopment Trust Authority, Claremore Regional Airport, and Northeast Oklahoma Workforce Investment Board. Dr. Brown lives in Claremore, OK with his family.

Jeri Koehler
Business Development Specialist

Jeri joined the Innovation Center in July 2005. Before joining, Jeri was co-owner of two retail businesses – one in Claremore, OK and one in Pryor, OK. She has extensive experience in business development, marketing, management and finance. Her responsibilities include consulting with Innovation Center clients and managing the Entrepreneur Development Program. Jeri received her Masters in Business Administration from Cameron University and her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Rogers State University.  Jeri serves on the board of directors for Claremore Main Street, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the RSU Alumni Association.  She lives in Claremore, OK with her husband and two children.

Lynn Wilson
Business Services Coordinator

Lynn joined the Innovation Center in February 2004, after 4 years of operating a family owned business. Lynn has extensive experience in marketing, entrepreneurship, management, special event managment and tourism. Lynn's primary responsibilities includes developing training and workshops for the Innovation Center as well as businesses in the community. Lynn received her Bachelors in Business Administration from Northeastern State University and is currently working on her MBA and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship. Lynn serves as a SCORE counselor, board member for Leadership Rogers County and is President of the Rogers County Young Professionals Organization. She lives in Claremore, OK with her husband and two sons.