TULSA, OK – Osage LLC has appointed Shanese Slaton as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Slaton brings more than a decade of experience in operations, project management, and community relations to the role, where she will oversee enterprise-wide operations across Osage LLC’s diverse portfolio of businesses.
“Osage LLC is poised for tremendous growth, and I am excited to help build the structures and processes that will scale our impact,” said Slaton. “From infrastructure to new industries, this role gives me the opportunity to contribute to projects that not only drive business success for the Nation, but also create meaningful opportunities for the Osage people.”
As COO, Slaton will lead organizational planning, standardize processes, cultivate leadership across business units, and drive initiatives that advance economic opportunity and tribal sovereignty.
“I am thrilled to announce Shanese’s appointment as our new Chief Operating Officer,” said CEO Russell Goff. “Her hiring is a powerful step forward for Osage LLC as we continue to build our future in the innovation economy. Shanese brings not only a proven track record of turning complex initiatives into action, but also a deep personal commitment to empowering community and creating lasting results. Her visionary leadership and extensive ties to Tulsa’s innovation community complement our goals to build a strong, sustainable legacy for our businesses and the Osage Nation.”
Most recently, Slaton served as Director of Place & Infrastructure at Tulsa Innovation Labs, where she led transformative projects to strengthen Tulsa’s innovation economy. She managed strategic initiatives supported by the Economic Development Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC) and Tech Hub grants, including the Skyway Master Plan, which advances Osage LLC’s vision for leadership in the uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) industry.
Slaton also served as State Manager for Community Relations at ONE Gas (Oklahoma Natural Gas), building statewide partnerships with elected officials, community organizations, and industry leaders. Her career also includes serving as a project manager and owner’s representative for organizations including MidAmerica Industrial Park, 36 Degrees North and Mother Road Market.
