Jody Standifer Appointed Executive Officer of Small Business

Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer for the Division of Commerce, is excited to announce the promotion of Jody Standifer to the role of Executive Officer of Small Business.

Jody has dedicated more than 10 years of service to the Choctaw Nation. Most recently, he held the position of Executive Officer of Agribusiness and Property Management. His journey with the Choctaw Nation began as the Executive Director of F&B and Retail Operations, and he has since contributed to various leadership roles within the Division of Commerce.

“I’m thrilled to share this well-deserved promotion for Jody,” says Heidi. “His impactful contributions over the years have been invaluable. From leading F&B and Retail Operations to his work as Executive Officer, Jody has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing the tribe. He is now excited to take on new responsibilities within Small Business Operations including Agribusiness, Commercial Real Estate, Emerging Aviation, and Print Services.”

Outside of his professional life, Jody enjoys quality time with his family at the lake, cheering on his kids at sports events, and participating in annual hunting trips.

Heidi adds, “Please join me in congratulating Jody on this expanded leadership role. His passion for the industry and exceptional leadership have earned him this well-deserved position.”