Paxton named to 40 Under 40

Jessee Paxton, the Business Advisor at the Greenwood Women’s Business Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and recipient of the 40 Under 40 Award, is a member of the Choctaw Nation with a longstanding association with the SBDC.

A Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduate, Jessee holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, with minors in General Business and Native American Studies. His expertise extends beyond business advising, with certifications from the Emergency Management Institute in Hazmat and FEMA procedures and Export and Trade Counseling certifications from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Jessee began his journey with the Oklahoma SBDC as an intern in 2015 at the State Office in Durant, Oklahoma. He worked with numerous companies before becoming a business advisor in 2020. Jessee actively collaborates with the Greenwood Women’s Business Center and the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce to support minority and women-owned businesses in the Greenwood community.

Jessee was recently honored at the America’s SBDC national conference in Atlanta, Georgia. His commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and economic growth exemplifies the mission of the Oklahoma SBDC. We are immensely proud of their accomplishments and their recognition on the national stage by America’s SBDC.