President Jim Hess – Oklahoma State University
3-24-2026 Livestream 11:55am An educator who puts students first, Dr. Jim Hess brings over four decades of transformative leadership to his role as Oklahoma State University’s president. His remarkable journey from small-town Oklahoma to the presidency demonstrates the power of education to change lives. Born in Henryetta, Oklahoma, Dr. Hess earned his bachelor’s and […]
Trent Tipple, M.D., Chief of Neonatology – Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
3-17-2026 Livestream 11:55am Trent E. Tipple, M.D., F.A.A.P., is the chief of neonatology at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health. Dr. Tipple is professor and chief of the section of neonatal-perinatal medicine in the department of pediatrics and holds the Reba McEntire Endowed Chair in neonatology. He has clinical expertise in the management of patients […]
Congressman Frank Lucas
Livestream 11:55am 3-10-2026 Congressman Frank Lucas Laura Butler Claussen, district Director Pilar Cipollone OKC Field Representative Congressman Frank Lucas is a fifth generation Oklahoman whose family has lived and farmed in Oklahoma for over 120 years. Born on January 6, 1960 in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, Lucas graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1982 with a […]
Bob Funk, Jr. – Chairman, CEO, President – Express Employment International
3-3-2026 LiveStream 11:55am Bob Funk Jr. is the Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chairman of the Board of Express Employment International and its affiliated franchise brands, including Express Employment Professionals, Specialized Recruiting Group, Express Healthcare Staffing, and Frontline Recruiting Group. Since joining the global franchisor in 2013, he has held several key leadership positions, including Senior […]
Julie Knutson – Oklahoma Academy
2-24-26 livestream 11:55 am Julie Knutson is a native Oklahoman, born and raised in Tulsa. Julie has lived in Norman since 1979. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in education (emphasis English, Drama & Debate) and her Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from The University of Tulsa. She is the President and […]
James Spann, Jr., Boyd Street Ventures – “Investing in Oklahoma’s Future: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Growth”
2-17-2026 LiveStream 11:55am James Spann, Jr. Boyd Street Ventures “Investing in Oklahoma’s Future: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Growth” James H. Spann, Jr. is the Founder and General Partner of Boyd Street Ventures, a Norman-based venture capital firm dedicated to scaling high-growth, under-the-radar companies in healthcare, life sciences, and infrastructure technology. Drawing on more than 30 years of leadership across global […]
Club 29 Breakfast Speakers
Quail Creek Country Club | 7:00am | Wingspan Room The Club 29 Breakfast is for Club 29 Rotarians and their guests ONLY. It does not serve as a makeup for members of other rotary clubs. Speakers March 5, 2026 – Kris Kettner of Phase2 “AI: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” March 12, 2026 – Brent Haken […]
Philip Busey, Jr. – Delaware Resources Group
Livestream 11:55am 2-10-2026 Philip Busey, Jr. Delaware Resources Group Philip Busey Jr. is President of DRG. He has a Master of Liberal Arts in leadership and management from Oklahoma City University and a Bachelor of Arts in communication arts from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. In 2017, Philip Busey Jr. was named a distinguished alumnus of […]
25th Anniversary of the People’s Trust, TSET: Past, Present, and Future – Drew Edmondson, Julie Bisbee, and Audrina Baker,
2-3-26 Livestream 11:55am Drew Edmondson A true “Okie from Muskogee”, Drew Edmondson has dedicated his life to the service of others. Edmondson graduated from Northeastern State University and The University of Tulsa College of Law before joining the United States Navy and serving a tour of duty in Vietnam. Edmondson worked as a teacher before […]
Meeting Canceled: No Attendance makeup required
Dear Members, Our meeting for tomorrow, January 27, 2026 is canceled due to weather. In considering our members’ safety as you enter and leave St. Luke’s, we were advised that while the parking lots have been plowed, they are not in great condition and the streets surrounding St. Luke’s are not in good condition. With […]
OU President Joseph Harroz Jr: “Lead On, University: Advancing a Bold Vision for Oklahoma’s Future”
Livestream 11:55am 1-20-2026 OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. “Lead On, University: Advancing a Bold Vision for Oklahoma’s Future” Under Harroz’s leadership, the university has ambitiously pursued the fulfillment of its “Lead On, University” Strategic Plan, and the journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. To build on the university’s momentum and elevate OU’s impact, the next […]
Jeff Seymour: The Importance of the OKC Area Innovation Economy
1-13-2026 Livestream 11:55am Jeff Seymour serves as President/CEO of the Oklahoma City Innovation District, a nonprofit organization designed to support the build-out of Central Oklahoma’s innovation ecosystem with a specific focus on the assets, culture and history of Northeast Oklahoma City. In Seymour’s work he focuses on building partnerships between the community, industry, research, and […]