Guy Stuart Barker II
Guy Stuart Barker II is an American businessman, and member of the Republican Party. [1] Barker currently serves as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Quapaw Nation, located in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.[2] Barker is a member of the Osage Nation and Quapaw Nation.[3]
Education
Barker holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Biosystems-Biomechanical Engineering and Petroleum Engineering from Oklahoma State University. Later he earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Oklahoma City University School of Law while interning as a clerk for Chief Justice Noma Gurich of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Career
In 2020, Barker became the head financial officer of the Quapaw Nation.[4][5] In October of 2020, Barker opened the Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.[6][7] In December of 2021, working with Bank of Oklahoma and Wells Fargo, Barker refinanced the enterprise's debt and recapitalized. [8][9]
Civic Involvement
In July 2020, Barker, along with his running mate, Chairman Joseph Byrd, defeated his predecessor, a 22-year incumbent, in the Quapaw Nation general election. Barker has since been tasked with treasury management and operations of the Nation’s enterprises.[10]
On April 5, 2022 Barker announced his candidacy as a republican for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district.[11]
References
- ↑ Amanda Clinton,"Guy Barker announces candidacy for United States Congress", claremoreprogress.com, April 6, 2022.
- ↑ "Quapaw Nation Secretary-Treasurer recognized with leadership award for tribal finance work". 16 April 2022. https://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/news/quapaw-nation-secretary-treasurer-recognized-with-leadership-award-for-tribal-finance-work/article_ba9396f5-d285-5981-bfe1-91dc1d4207a6.html.
- ↑ "Quapaw Nation and BOK Financial Reach Agreement To Refinance $300 Million in Debt", indiangaming.com, January 4, 2022.
- ↑ "Quapaw Nation aims to clean up polluted Oklahoma town". February 23, 2022. https://www.newschannel5.com/news/national/quapaw-nation-aims-to-clean-up-polluted-oklahoma-town.
- ↑ "OGahPah Coffee". https://shop.ogahpahcoffee.com/.
- ↑ "Saracen Casino celebrates 1 year". October 24, 2021. https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/oct/24/saracen-casino-celebrates-1-year/.
- ↑ "New casino doubles revenue, exec reports". November 21, 2020. https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2020/nov/21/new-casino-doubles-revenue-exec-reports/.
- ↑ Reports, From Staff. "Quapaw Nation refinancing deal addresses $300M, decade-old debt". https://tulsaworld.com/business/local/quapaw-nation-refinancing-deal-addresses-300m-decade-old-debt/article_09d7f896-6ccb-11ec-a2d2-fff07538fa05.html.
- ↑ "Business Committee Meeting Video | Quapaw Tribe, OK - Official Website". http://www.quapawtribe.com/608/Business-Committee-Meeting-Video.
- ↑ "election results". https://www.quapawtribe.com/DocumentCenter/View/8871/2020-Quapaw-Nation-Official-Election-Results.
- ↑ Ryan LaCroix,"Guy Barker joins increasingly crowded race for Oklahoma's Congressional District 2". 5 April 2022. https://www.kgou.org/politics-and-government/2022-04-05/guy-barker-joins-increasingly-crowded-race-for-oklahomas-congressional-district-2.
