OGE Energy Corp. announces the election of Cathy R. Gates to the OGE Energy board of directors. Gates will serve on the compensation committee and the nominating, corporate governance and stewardship committee.

Gates was an assurance partner for Ernst & Young LLP, based in their Tulsa office, through her retirement in 2017. She served as a managing partner for eight years with oversight responsibility for more than 100 professionals, working with public and privately-held clients throughout the Southwest region in retail/consumer products, transportation, manufacturing and contract drilling industries. In addition to her professional career, Gates is active with several nonprofit organizations including the Tulsa Area United Way and University of Arkansas Walton College of Business.

She also serves on the board of directors of Tempur- Sealy International and sits on the audit committee.