Senator Michael Brooks is a proud resident of Southwest Oklahoma City. His family has called South OKC home for four generations. Michael's mother taught at Oklahoma City Community College, and his father worked for Oklahoma City Public Schools.
Michael earned his bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Led by his entrepreneurial spirit, he opened Michael Brooks-Jimenez, P.C., in South Oklahoma City 25 years ago.
Michael and his wife, Jessica started their family in Southwest Oklahoma City. Together they are blessed with two wonderful children.
Michael dedicates countless hours every year to the Southwest Oklahoma City community. He serves as a mentor for Oklahoma City students, is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City, and a member of the South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce.
Outside of his business and work at the Capitol, Michael continues his community service through his volunteerism for several organizations. He currently serves as president of the Board of Santa Fe South Charter Schools. He is a former board chair of the Latino Community Development Agency Board of Directors. He was also named board member of the year in 2006 by the LCDA. other board service includes the Alliance for Economic Development, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. The Brooks family attends St. James Catholic Church in South Oklahoma City.