10-8-2024
With a bachelor’s degree in education, Cheri Weaver’s career began in the Oklahoma City Public School District in 1993. From there, she became a licensed and ordained minister and joined the pastoral staff at Crossings Community Church, where she led their Children’s Ministry Program through major growth over 17 years.
In that time, Cheri also earned her master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Central Oklahoma. Cheri launched the Crossings Christian School. Wrapping up her career at Crossings, she spent her last three years building a Crossings Volunteer Ministry Program.
While serving on the Board of Directors at Wings: A Special Needs Community, her passion to serve the IDD community grew immensely. In 2016, when the Wings Executive Director position became open, Cheri was asked to apply. Cheri is entering her eighth year in executive leadership at Wings, during which she has overseen tremendous program growth, strategic development, community connections, curriculum improvement, and the launching of the Wings Thriving Together Capital Campaign to fulfill the founders’ original vision of providing a residential community for adults with IDD in Oklahoma City.
In 2018, Cheri guided Wings toward accreditation from the National Commission for Accreditation of Special Education Services (NCASES). Wings is the only NCASES accredited program for adults with IDD in central Oklahoma. In recognition of Cheri’s passion for best practices and Wings’ high quality service model, Cheri has been asked to serve as a national Site Reviewer by NCASES.
Greg Price serves as Executive Chairman of United Petroleum Transports. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma in 1976 with a degree in accounting he rejoined Oklahoma Tank Lines as the Tulsa Operations manager. In 1980 he formed United Petroleum Transports and was promoted to President of the combined Oklahoma Tank Lines and United Petroleum Transports fleets in 1991. Greg is an avid industry advocate, having served as the President of the Oklahoma Trucking Association and Chairman of the National Tank Truck Carriers. Greg is married to Donna and has three sons, Matthew, David, and James.
After serving as president and CEO of UPT for over forty years, Mr. Price has now transitioned into the role of Executive Chairman. While no longer the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Price is still heavily involved in the daily operations and serves as mentor to UPT’s leadership.
Chairs of the Day
Chris Moxley, Ashley Smith
