Kevin Stitt — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as the 28th Governor of Oklahoma since 2019, reelected for a second term in 2022.
Founded Gateway Mortgage Group in 2000 with $1,000 and a computer, growing it to operate in 42 states and service over $20 billion in residential mortgages.
Guided Gateway Mortgage Group through a merger in 2018 to create Gateway First Bank, which is now one of Oklahoma’s 10 largest banks by assets.
Led reforms in Oklahoma resulting in a state savings account of nearly $5 billion and approximately half a billion in tax cuts.
Oversaw reforms that reduced Oklahoma's prison population by 25% and closed 4 state prisons.
Graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in accounting.

Biography

John Kevin Stitt is an American businessman and politician serving as the 28th Governor of Oklahoma since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he was first elected in 2018, defeating Drew Edmondson, and reelected in 2022, defeating Joy Hofmeister. Stitt, a fourth-generation Oklahoman, entered politics as a political outsider with a mission to bring business expertise to government and elevate Oklahoma to a “Top Ten” state.