Get Stuff Done with OMES

Lia Tepker-McHughes, director of innovation for the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council, and Cathy Menefee, deputy director and chief financial officer for Oklahoma Human Services, join Jamie Bush and Liz Brandon to explore the Workday@OK system the state is launching later this year.

Oklahoma Interim Chief HR Officer Jamie Bush and OMES Director of Workday Operations Liz Brandon talk about Workday@OK, state government's new cloud-based human capital management system. Launching later this year, Workday@OK is slated to transform the state employee experience in Oklahoma and will replace several outdated platforms, free up time for meaningful work and unify state HR for the first time.

Oklahoma Secretary of Health and Mental Health Kevin Corbett joins GSD to discuss the challenges and progress of his cabinet's work ensuring Oklahomans get healthier and lead healthier lives with access to quality health care in every capacity, including physical, mental and social health.

In this episode of the GSD Podcast, Adria Berry, executive director of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, talks about ways OMMA is committed to ensuring Oklahomans receive great service and safe products. Berry aims to lead the state's most free-market industry into a new frontier that directly impacts citizens.

Interim Commissioner of Health Keith Reed discusses the State Department of Health's commitment to helping Oklahomans navigate difficult times and ways the agency focuses on better health outcomes for the state.  

Nina Daylor, Executive Vice President at United Way of Central Oklahoma, discusses the importance of the State Charitable Campaign and how the money donated by state employees helps Oklahomans experiencing personal hardship.

Carrie Slatton-Hodges, Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, joins GSD to discuss the steps the agency has taken to address mental health crises and the hurdles of substance abuse treatment in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Secretary of Public Safety Tricia Everest discusses the need  – and people leading efforts – to unify the state's incarceration processes, technology, Real ID, DPS megacenters and what it all means for Oklahoma public safety.

Oklahoma's Secretary of Energy and Environment Kenneth Wagner joins Steve and Bonnie to discuss the state's versatile energy consumption and production practices. They explore topics like sustainable energy, the impact of February's winter storm, working with cabinet members to drive better services, and Wagner's vision of hope for energy and the environment.

Secretary of Education Ryan Walters joins Caden and Bonnie to discuss technology and education, post-high school learning paths, students' access to broadband and filling the digital gap for students in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma History Society's Executive Director Trait Thompson guides GSD on a personal tour of the Oklahoma History Center in our first-ever remote episode. While discussing the history and services of OHS with Caden and Bonnie, Thompson reveals rare artifacts from Oklahoma's history and areas seldom seen by the public, including the center's archive and exclusive collections rooms, a handwritten letter from Abraham Lincoln and an early draft of the state constitution. The episode also explores OHC's impressive Launch to Landing: Oklahomans and Space exhibit.

Secretary of Transportation Tim Gatz joins the GSD Podcast to discuss Oklahoma's infrastructure.   Sharing his vision for a safe and efficient transportation system with Steve and Bonnie, Gatz provides a glimpse into plans for the future of the Oklahoma Turnpike, Pikepass and toll booth system, advances in drone capabilities and updates in the ongoing discussions involving high-speed rail.    

Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur joins Bonnie and Steve virtually to share her insight into the role of agriculture on the state's economy and her focus on creating and filling more agribusiness jobs through value-added processing with local companies.   Blayne also discusses her roots and path to being appointed as Oklahoma's first female secretary of agriculture, the return of the state fair and the impact technology and the digital age has had on farming.

Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Director Kelly Williams talks with Bonnie and GSD team member Christa Bolain about the impact of medical marijuana on the state economy.  

Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell talks with Steve and Bonnie about the unique role of tourism in Oklahoma and the strategy for maintaining and sustaining the state's third-largest industry and the 100,000-plus Oklahomans connected to it. The trio also discusses the Oklahoma film industry, the 2022 PGA Championship in Tulsa, website modernization and the importance of buying local.  

Oklahoma State Director of Aeronautics Grayson Ardies joins the GSD Podcast to discuss the $10.6 billion impact of the aeronautics industry on the state's economy and how the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission oversees more than 100 airports in the Oklahoma Airport System.

Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson joins Caden and Steve to discuss his election as the county's first Black sheriff in November, his experience in law enforcement, the challenges he faces and his plans for the department.  

Caden discusses Oklahoma elections with Secretary of the State Election Board Paul Ziriax and OMES Chief Information Security Officer Matt Singleton.  Ziriax's team supervises the 77 county election boards that oversee federal and state elections. Singleton, the self-proclaimed "guy who does the cool and fun stuff" as head of Oklahoma Cyber Command, secures the state's information assets and promotes cybersecurity. They look at the impact of cybersecurity on Oklahoma elections and how their respective organization's collaboration helps protect our voting system's integrity.   

Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat discusses partnering with OMES on state data and technology, diversifying Oklahoma's economy, open meetings in the age of COVID-19 and areas of legislative focus ahead of the February session.

Oklahoma's 28th governor joins Caden and Steve for a socially-distanced interview in this installment of the GSD Podcast. They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Oklahoma, the decisions Gov. Stitt has made to bolster small businesses across the state, the importance of adequately equipping and enabling schools to welcome students back safely, and the governor's vision moving into the new year.

Brig. Gen. Ben Robinson, Oklahoma's secretary of veterans and military affairs, visits the GSD Podcast for a special Veterans Day episode.Robinson retired after 34 years in the military and was selected by Gov. Kevin Stitt as part of his cabinet to oversee the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. He joins Steve and Caden to discuss new ODVA initiatives like VALOR, an online database that helps vets find needed resources.

Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Director Shelley Zumwalt discusses unemployment in Oklahoma, the need for transparent communication and digital transformation. She also answers questions from our listeners.

With some technology systems dating back to 1978, bringing Oklahoma into the 21st century is not as simple as installing the newest operating system on one's iPhone. Fortunately, Oklahoma has David Ostrowe, secretary of digital transformation and administration, leading efforts to update state government. Ostrowe joins Caden and Steve to discuss modernizing state government, the benefits of public and private sector relationships and the goals of interagency data and teamwork. Ostrowe also answers questions submitted by our social media followers in our new segment, Ask the Guest.

Oklahoma interim Commissioner of Health Col. Lance Frye discusses his role and experiences during the pandemic, the impact and accuracy of COVID-19 modeling, and how his military career shaped his crisis-leadership skills.

Oklahoma Secretary of Public Safety Chip Keating joins Caden and Steve to discuss his role and experience in law enforcement and the importance of maintaining public safety during a period of social unrest that includes global protests, an energy crisis and a pandemic.

Oklahoma Chief Operating Officer John Budd joins Steve and Caden to discuss leadership and achieving a healthy work-life balance while serving the state.Budd, who served as OMES director before Harpe stepped into the role, also shares insight into providing structure during a period of chaos and the importance of data when making decisions.

In Episode 2 of the Get Stuff Done Podcast, Oklahoma first lady Sarah Stitt visits Studio 38 to discuss the dynamics of family, leadership and hope in state government and Oklahoma communities. 

On the inaugural episode of the Get Stuff Done Podcast, OMES Director Steven Harpe and co-host Caden Cleveland talk with Oklahoma Department of Human Services Director Justin Brown about his vision for a service-mentality culture, the value of agency collaboration and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on state government.