Susan Dean
As Program Manager of REI Oklahoma’s Minority Business Center, Susan Dean provides guidance to help minority-owned businesses earn minority certifications, including 8(a) and HUBZone, through the US Small Business Administration. Dean is also be responsible for the oversight of the Oklahoma MBDA Business Center operated by REI Oklahoma. Through the MBDA Business Center, she focuses on creating opportunities for minority-owned companies to achieve new growth and pursue government-related contracting opportunities.
Dean, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation Tribe, brings her own experiences as a minority small business owner. She holds firsthand knowledge in acquiring, managing and fulfilling government contracts. She is also familiar with the process and challenges associated with applying for and obtaining crucial certifications from a business owner perspective, which will be beneficial to clients seeking long-term results in the federal contracting market.
sdean@reiok.org
Dean, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation Tribe, brings her own experiences as a minority small business owner. She holds firsthand knowledge in acquiring, managing and fulfilling government contracts. She is also familiar with the process and challenges associated with applying for and obtaining crucial certifications from a business owner perspective, which will be beneficial to clients seeking long-term results in the federal contracting market.