Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, was elected vice chair of The Energy Council, an international nonpartisan organization focused on energy policy.

Archer was elected vice chair during the Council's annual meeting in Anchorage, Alaska. He will step into the chairmanship in 2026-2027.

"I’m honored to serve as vice chair of The Energy Council," Archer said. "Oklahoma has long been a leader in powering our nation, and energy remains a top industry in our state. I look forward to working with colleagues from across the country and beyond to promote an energy infrastructure that strengthens our economy, ensures reliability and secures America’s energy future."

He has served on the Council's Executive Committee since February and has been a member of the Council since 2021.

In the Oklahoma House, Archer chairs the House Energy Committee and is a member of the House Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee. He has represented House District 55 in western Oklahoma since 2022 and previously served as mayor of Elk City.