Mike Osburn

About Mike Osburn

Graduated magna cum laude from Oklahoma Christian University in 1990 with BA in history/political science. Graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1993. Received the Professional Responsibility Award for the graduating law student most exemplifying professional responsibility and ethics. Began career by working for Oklahoma governor Frank Keating, first as campaign manager in 1994. Became deputy chief of staff in 1995. Managed the staff and served as a political and policy advisor. Joined the Oklahoma Republican Party staff as the political director in 1996. Oversaw and directed the political operation including over 50 State House and Senate races. Became assistant to the president at Oklahoma Christian University in 1996. Served as the president\'s chief of staff and oversaw and directed the development, public relations, and alumni relations departments for the university. Changed roles at the university in becoming the executive director of Enterprise Square USA. In ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Served as the state director for U.S. Senator Don Nickles from 20••••04. Twice directed Oklahoma Victory, the Republican Party’s fundraising, voter identification, get-out-the-vote and election program. In 2005, became the state director for Americans for Prosperity, Oklahoma, a grassroots economic public policy organization. Formed PoliGRAM, LLC, a political, government relations and association management firm in 2006. PoliGRAM specializes in project management, government relations, association management, fundraising, grant writing and event planning. Became owner of Plan Ahead Events franchise in March 2013. PAE is the world\'s largest and fastest growing event management company with over 100 locations in 9 countries. Spouse: Dr. Holly Osburn, a professor of management at the University of Central Oklahoma. Children: Cole, Bodie and Gentry Specialties: Political consulting, campaigns, elections, government relations, Congressional and executive staff, association management, non-profit management, fundraising, strategic planning and implementation, legal services, event planning, etc.

Experience

1. State Representative

   State of Oklahoma

   Nov 2016 — Present

Education

• Oklahoma Christian University

  B.A., History/Pre Law

  1986 — 1990

• University of Oklahoma College of Law

  Doctor of Law (JD)

  1990 — 1993

Skills

• Event Management
• Public Policy
• Corporate Events
• Fundraising
• Project Management
• Nonprofits
• Event Planning
• Non-Profits
• Marketing
• Politics
• Political Consulting
• Grant Writing
• Events
• Lobbying
• Incentive Travel
• Project Coordination
• Public Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Customer Service
• Grassroots Organizing
• Program Management
• Policy