U.S. Rep. Hern Visits Local U.S. Navy Electronic Components Supplier
A major player on the high seas is Tulsa’s U.S. Pioneer Inc., which makes electronic components exclusively for the U.S. Navy. U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., toured the company Thursday, demonstrating how one company can keep a workforce in shipshape. “This state has been known for years and years as an aerospace leader, defense contractor state that loves its military men and women,” Hern said. “We have a lot of schools around here that are generating mechanical engineers and electrical engineers and then we ship them out somewhere. We talk about wage growth in Oklahoma. We need to keep our really talented high school workers here.” The new cost for doing business in Tulsa. For those who care about business and this community, we have a deal for you. Start a digital subscription for only $0.99. Sign up now at tulsaworld.com/subscribe. U.S. Pioneer, 4450 S. 70th E. Ave., employs about 45 people, President Seth Lapidus said. It is a major...