Trait Thompson – Oklahoma Capitol Restoration
LiveStream available at 11:55am 11-15-2022 Oklahoma Capitol Remodel Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) Board of Directors has selected Trait Thompson as the executive director. He reported for duty on January 4, 2021. Thompson began his career with the state as policy director for former Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman. During that four-year service, Thompson […]
Coleman Clark – Story of BC Clark
Livestream available at 11:55am 11-8-2022 Coleman Clark It was 1892 in Indian Territory when B.C. Clark opened his first jewelry store in the corner of a five and dime store. Today, BC Clark Jewelers is Oklahoma’s oldest jewelry store and the oldest retail store in Oklahoma under the same name and ownership. The traditions […]
FlashPoint – Kevin Ogle, Todd Lamb, Mike Turpen
Livestream available 11:55 11-1-22 FlashPoint – Kevin Ogle, Todd Lamb, Mike Turpen Kevin Ogle is an Emmy award winning journalist who anchors the KFOR 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. weeknight news with Joleen Chaney. In addition to his responsibilities as news anchor, Kevin moderates Flashpoint, a political affairs talk show with Mike Turpen and Todd […]
A Conversation with Lee Allan Smith
Livestream – 11:55am 10-25-2022 Oklahoma native Lee Allan Smith graduated from the University of Oklahoma and began his career in radio and television production as a salesman when he joined Gaylord Broadcasting Company’s WKY Radio/TV. He eventually became president and general manager of KTVY (formerly WKY and currently KFOR) television. Smith produced the Stars and […]
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley – Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine Dedication
Livestream 10-18-2022 Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley, S.T.L., D.D. Archbishop Paul S. Coakley was born to John and Mary Coakley in Norfolk, VA in 1955 and lived there with his father, mother and older brother, John, until he was two years old. The family relocated to Metairie, LA where his sister, Mary Christina was […]
Bill Hancock, Executive Director – College Football Playoff
Livestream 11:55am 10-11-22 Bill Hancock has achieved a unique trifecta at the highest echelon of intercollegiate athletics. He was the first full-time director of the NCAA Final Four, the first executive director of the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) and the first executive director of the College Football Playoff (CFP). Using experiences gained during his remarkable […]
Heath Hayes, Okla. Dept. Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services – National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Livestream 11:55am 10-4-2022 Chief Communications Officer Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services National 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Heath Holt Hayes resides in Oklahoma City and serves as the Chief Communications Officer for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Heath’s responsibilities are focused on leading a cross-functional […]
Michael Cage & Chris Fisher – OKC Thunder Broadcasting Team
LiveStream 11:55am 9-27-2022 Michael Cage joined the Thunder broadcasting team in 2014 as its television analyst for all Bally Sports Oklahoma broadcasts. Cage played 15 seasons from 1984-2000 as a power forward in the NBA with the Los Angeles Clippers, Seattle Supersonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets. He led the NBA in […]
Access Oklahoma – Tim Gatz Secretary of Transportation
LiveStream – 11:55am 9-20-2022 In early 2019, Tim Gatz was appointed Secretary of Transportation by Gov. Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Transportation Commission named him Oklahoma Department of Transportation Executive Director, effective April 1, 2019. Prior to that appointment, Gatz was named the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority in 2016 and previously served […]
Jim Priest, CEO – Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma
Livestream 11:55am 9-13-2022 Jim Priest is a recovering attorney, author, speaker, executive coach, and “people developer.” He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma and brings a long-standing commitment to helping vulnerable and disadvantaged people. A trial lawyer for over 34 years, Jim previously served as Executive Director for […]
Past, Present & Future of OKC: Mayors David Holt, Ron Norick, Andy Coats, Mick Cornett
Livestream 11:55am 9-6-2022 Past, Present & Future of OKC: Mayors David Holt, Ron Norick, Andy Coats, Mick Cornett Dates in office: April 12, 1983 – April 14, 1987 Andrew Coats, an Oklahoma City native, served as an officer in the U.S. Navy upon completion of his undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma. His duties […]
Kirk Slaughter, President and CEO – Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. and OKC Fairgrounds
Livestream – available at 11:55am 8-30-2022 Kirk Slaughter, President and CEO – Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. and OKC Fairgrounds Kirk Slaughter’s background includes working with the Oklahoma State Fair, equestrian/ag venues, fairgrounds, arenas, convention centers, sports authorities, destination marketing organizations and hotels. He has extensive experience in leading, operating, marketing, master planning, developing, financing, and […]