Mark Costello (Oklahoma politician)
Mark Costello | |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma Labor Commissioner | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – August 23, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Lloyd Fields |
| Succeeded by | Melissa Houston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 10, 1955 Bartlesville, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | August 23, 2015 (aged 59) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lockridge Cemetery Edmond, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Cathy Cerkey (m. 1982) |
| Children | 5 |
Mark Costello (November 10, 1955 – August 23, 2015) was an American politician and businessman who served as Commissioner of Labor of Oklahoma from 2011 to 2015. A Republican, he was elected in 2010, defeating the Democratic incumbent, Lloyd Fields. Before his election he was a businessman who founded several technology companies.
After taking office, he established a non-profit advocacy group to oppose the positions of public employee unions, and fought federal regulations on family farms.