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Mark Vancuren
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| Deputy Tulsa County Commissioner | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 |
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| Appointed by | Lonnie Sims |
| Preceded by | Jim Rea |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 74th district |
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| In office November 15, 2018 – January 1, 2025 |
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| Preceded by | Dale Derby |
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| Born | March 13, 1964 |
| Nationality | American Cherokee Nation |
| Political party | Republican |
Mark Vancuren was born on March 13, 1964. He is an American politician. From 2018 to 2025, he worked in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He represented the 74th district. Now, he serves as a deputy county commissioner for Tulsa County. This means he helps manage the county's daily business.
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Who is Mark Vancuren?
Mark Vancuren is a member of the Cherokee Nation. This is one of the largest Native American tribes in the United States. Before becoming a politician, he was a teacher. He taught biology at Owasso High School.
His Early Life and Career
Besides teaching, Mark Vancuren was also a coach. He coached several sports teams at Owasso High School. These included basketball, baseball, golf, and track. In 2018, he joined a big event. This was the 2018 Oklahoma teachers' strike. Teachers stopped working to ask for better pay and school funding.
Serving in Government
Mark Vancuren has held important roles in Oklahoma government. He started by serving in the state legislature. Later, he took on a new role in county government.
Oklahoma State Representative
In 2018, people voted for Mark Vancuren. He became a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. This group makes laws for the state of Oklahoma. He represented the 74th district. He served in this role until early 2025.
New Role as Deputy Commissioner
In December 2024, Mark Vancuren announced a change. He decided to leave the state legislature. He took on a new job instead. On January 1, 2025, he became a deputy county commissioner. He works for Tulsa County in this new position. His wife, Sheila Vancuren, later announced she would try to win his old seat.
