Jeff Starling
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Jeff Starling | |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma Secretary of Energy and Environment | |
| Assumed office December 3, 2024 | |
| Governor | Kevin Stitt |
| Preceded by | Ken McQueen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 4, 1974 Danville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Wake Forest University (BA, JD) |
Jeff Starling (born August 4, 1974) is an American attorney and businessman who has served as the Oklahoma Secretary of Energy and Environment in the administration of Governor Kevin Stitt since 2024. A member of the Republican Party, Starling has more than 20 years of experience in law, business, and public service.
Starling was raised in Danville, Virginia. He earned his Bachelor's degree in 1996 and his Juris Doctor in 2003 from Wake Forest University. Following his undergrad, Starling worked as a legislative aide to U.S. Senator John Warner of Virginia.[1]
Career
After law school, Starling clerked for U.S. District Court Judge Samuel Grayson Wilson.[citation needed]
In 2004, Starling joined McGuireWoods, an international law firm, where he served as an associate and later as a partner for eight years. He represented clients in various industries including agricultural and energy producers, manufacturers, and Fortune 500 companies.[citation needed] In 2011, Starling was recognized as a “Rising Star” by Virginia Super Lawyers magazine.[2]
In 2012, Starling and his family moved to Oklahoma. He joined Devon Energy, where he served as assistant general counsel and senior counsel. In 2019, he joined the senior management team of Lagoon Water Midstream, which had operations in Oklahoma and Texas. Lagoon was acquired by Deep Blue in 2024.[3]
In 2020, Starling was appointed Chair of the Republican Senatorial Committee (RSC), which supports Republican candidates for the Oklahoma State Senate. He guided the organization through an ethics investigation concerning impermissible contributions that predated his tenure.[4]
