Guy Stuart Barker II
| Guy Stuart Barker II | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City University School of Law |
| 💼 Occupation | Entrepreneur, Politician |
| Known for | Member of the Republican Party |
Guy Stuart Barker II is an American businessman and member of the Republican Party. [1] Barker currently serves as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Quapaw Nation, located in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.[2] Barker is a member of the Osage Nation and Quapaw Nation.[3]
Education
Barker holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biosystems-Biomechanical Engineering and Petroleum Engineering from Oklahoma State University. Later he earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Oklahoma City University School of Law while interning as a clerk for Chief Justice Noma Gurich of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Career
In 2020, Barker became the head financial officer of the Quapaw Nation.[4][5] In October of 2020, Barker opened the Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.[6][7] In December of 2021, working with Bank of Oklahoma and Wells Fargo, Barker refinanced the enterprise's debt and recapitalized. [8][9]
Civic Involvement
In July 2020, Barker, along with his running mate, Chairman Joseph Byrd, defeated his predecessor, a 22-year incumbent, in the Quapaw Nation general election. Barker has since been tasked with treasury management and operations of the Nation’s enterprises.[10]
On April 5, 2022 Barker announced his candidacy as a Republican for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district.[11]
References
- ↑ Amanda Clinton,"Guy Barker announces candidacy for United States Congress", claremoreprogress.com, April 6, 2022.
- ↑ "Quapaw Nation Secretary-Treasurer recognized with leadership award for tribal finance work". tahlequahdailypress.com. 16 April 2022.
- ↑ "Quapaw Nation and BOK Financial Reach Agreement To Refinance $300 Million in Debt", indiangaming.com, January 4, 2022.
- ↑ "Quapaw Nation aims to clean up polluted Oklahoma town". WTVF. February 23, 2022.
- ↑ "OGahPah Coffee". OGahPah Coffee.
- ↑ "Saracen Casino celebrates 1 year". Arkansas Online. October 24, 2021.
- ↑ "New casino doubles revenue, exec reports". Arkansas Online. November 21, 2020.
- ↑ Reports, From Staff. "Quapaw Nation refinancing deal addresses $300M, decade-old debt". Tulsa World.
- ↑ "Business Committee Meeting Video | Quapaw Tribe, OK - Official Website". www.quapawtribe.com.
- ↑ "election results".
- ↑ Ryan LaCroix,"Guy Barker joins increasingly crowded race for Oklahoma's Congressional District 2". kgou.org. 5 April 2022.
