Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell

Matt Pinnell was elected as the 17th Lieutenant Governor of the State of Oklahoma on November 6th, 2018.  Lt. Governor Pinnell serves as Secretary of Tourism and Branding on Governor Kevin Stitt’s cabinet. Pinnell also runs a small business with his wife, Lisa, an entrepreneur and inventor. Pinnell also currently serves on the Department of Commerce executive committee, leading […]

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Devon Energy

David Harris is senior vice president of exploration and production. Harris is responsible for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, as well as land and environment, health and safety. He previously served as treasurer and vice president of corporate finance and as associate general counsel. Harris has been with Devon since 2007. Prior to joining Devon, he was […]

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Jeff Dixon – Provision Concepts

“Zero -$100 Million” Jeff Dixon, co-founder and Chief Financial Officer of Provision Concepts, is the speaker on June 4th. Starting at zero in co-founder Aaron Soward’s garage, they are headed for a forward looking $25 million dollar company in 2020.  Jeff will discuss what’s made him successful, what he’d do differently, and how he’s going […]

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A D-Day 75th Anniversary Story

The story behind the C-47 transport aircraft manufactured in OK and used during D-Day in WW II. Commemoration of the 75th  anniversary of D-Day (June 6)   Dan Provo holds a Masters Degree in Anthropology and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Missouri – Columbia and is currently Director of the Oklahoma History Center and Museum […]

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Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance

“Innovation and Advanced Technologies in Oklahoma’s Manufacturing Sector” Dave Rowland was named president and CEO of the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance in 2015 and directs the statewide economic development organization helping manufacturers become progressively more innovative, successful and profitable. Dave is a proven business leader with a 25-year track record of achievements in the manufacturing industry […]

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Daniel Mercer – COOP Ale Works

Daniel Mercer is a Yukon native who has spent most of his life in Oklahoma City and its surrounds. He graduated from OCU, began his career in venture capital and made several transitions throughout two decades, including consulting, flying in the US Air Force, corporate finance and, most recently, beer. Mr. Mercer co-founded COOP Ale […]

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Drones!

Jamey D. Jacob, Ph.D., P.E. Professor John Hendrix Chair and Director, Unmanned Systems Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Oklahoma State University “Drones!” Jamey D. Jacob is a professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering with funded research in aerospace applications from DARPA, AFOSR, SOCOM, NASA, NextGen Aeronautics, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Boeing, and others. Main research interests […]

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District 5750 Governor

Jessica Sherrill is the General Counsel of Oklahoma City Public Schools. She attended the University of Oklahoma (Bachelors of Arts in psychology – 2004) then went on to Oklahoma City University School of Law (Juris Doctor – December 2006).  She was sworn in as an attorney in April of 2007. Jessica is a proud second-generation Rotarian; […]

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Langston University: Yesterday, Today, Forever

“Langston University: Yesterday, Today, Forever”   Established in 1897, Langston University is the only historically black institution of higher education in the state of Oklahoma. A four-year, state-supported, land-grant, regional institution, it has an average enrollment of approximately 3,000 students on campuses located in Langston, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City. Dr. Kent J. Smith, Jr. began […]

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Grand River Dam Authority

Dan Sullivan, a former state representative for Oklahoma House District 71, assumed the duties of GRDA Chief Executive Officer/Director in Dec. Sullivan was born in Tulsa and graduated from Wagoner High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northeastern State University in 1985 and his Juris Doctorate from the University Of […]

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PDG Bill Bowden

  Jr. Rotarian Graduation Day! William P. Bowden was commissioned in the Air Force through ROTC, and served as a navigator and bombardier on B-52 bombers during the Vietnam War. He served in numerous staff and command positions, concluding his duty as the commanding general of Tinker Air Force Base. Gen. Bowden is a leading […]

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Dr. Dwight Lawson – OKC Zoo

Dr. Dwight Lawson joined the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden in May 2014 as Executive Director/CEO. As the Executive Director, he plans, coordinates, and directs the day-to-day operations and long-term management of the Zoo, and ensures the Zoo’s continued development. Dwight came to Oklahoma City from Zoo Atlanta where he served as Director, Senior […]

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