Director of Airports – Mark Kranenburg
Update – Will Rogers World Airport Mark Kranenburg is the Director for the City of Oklahoma City’s Airports Department. He oversees the management and operations of the city’s three airports: Will Rogers World Airport, Wiley Post Airport and Clarence E. Page Airport. Mr. Kranenburg began his civilian career in aviation in 1993 as an […]
George Nigh
In 1943, when former Gov. George Nigh was a sophomore in high school, he listened to the No. 1 most popular song on the radio “Oklahoma” – from the musical of the same name. In 1953, as a state representative, Nigh introduced a bill to make “Oklahoma!” the state song. Also speaking will be […]
Memorial Tribute
What a beautiful day it was to celebrate the life of my mentor and adopted grandmother, Wanda Van Gelder. Many of you would hear me talk about her in amazement and adoration. She lived to be 94 years old. She was a trailblazer who studied to be a become an accountant in the 1940s and […]
Captain (Retired) Jeff Morris
“A Veteran’s personal story of leadership, adversity, and overcoming tragedy and trauma.” Captain (Retired) Jeff Morris is an accomplished leader and speaker who is incredibly passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. He is currently employed as a senior leader with the McKesson Corporation, a Fortune 6 company. He is also a […]
Bob Mills – From Clerk Typist to Retail Furniture Business
Owner, Bob Mills Furniture “From Clerk Typist to Retail Furniture Business” Ever wonder how Bob Mills Furniture came to be? Through hard work, humility, determination and our passion for people, Bob and his team built a furniture empire. Like many other successful business owners will tell you, it was a long, tremendous, effort-filled road. Bob […]
Only in America – Hal Smith
“Only in America” Hal Smith began his career in the restaurant industry while attending the University of Oklahoma and working at the Across the Street Restaurant. As a working partner in Crosstimbers Restaurants, he opened and managed the units in Norman, Oklahoma, and Amarillo, Texas in the late sixties & early seventies. In 1973, […]