Governor-elect Kevin Stitt named Michael Junk as his chief of staff and former Tulsa Rep. Michael Rogers as Secretary of State.

Donelle Harder will be Deputy Secretary of State.

“I am pleased to announce Michael Junk as my Chief of Staff and Michael Rogers as my nomination to Secretary of State,” Stitt said. “Both bring a strong background of building consensus among community leaders and policymakers to advance Oklahoma.’

Junk is the deputy mayor of the City of Tulsa. Prior to his role in City Hall, Junk was the campaign manager for G.T. Bynum. From 2012 to 2016, Junk worked for U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and previously worked for U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn from 2007 to 2012.

“As a former colleague and friend, I have witnessed Michael’s work across party lines to promote sound policy over partisan rhetoric. He will be a vital asset to the State of Oklahoma and will facilitate strong dialogue that will help move our state forward,” said ex-Mayor Kathy Taylor.

Rogers served in the House of Representatives from 2014-2018 representing Broken Arrow and District 98. As the chair of the Common Education Committee, Rogers carried the teacher pay-raise bill last session and played a leadership role in the passage of HB1010xx to fund the teacher pay increase.

“Working across the aisle isn’t always easy, and while Michael Rogers and I haven’t always agreed on policy, he has been a man of strong character who is willing to listen to opposing viewpoints in his time in the legislature. It’s my belief he will bring a collaborative and thoughtful approach to the office of Secretary of State as we look to solve the problems facing our state,” said Rep. Jason Dunnington, D-Oklahoma City.

Harder currently serves on Stitt’s executive transition team and served as Deputy Campaign Manager and spokesperson for Stitt for Governor 2018. Before joining the campaign, Harder was vice president at the Oklahoma Oil and Gas Association and had previously served as communications director for Inhofe and for the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.