ANNUAL REPORT

2012

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(L to R) Kelly Brander, President and CEO, with Brad Krieger, Chairman, Becky Franklin, EVP & Sales Manager, Keith Kersten, Senior VP/Commercial Relationship Manager, Linda Schulz, SVP-Business Banking Manager, Steve Falor, Senior VP/Commercial Relationship Manager

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*Arvest Bank received the highest numerical score among retail banks in the Southwest region in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Retail Banking Satisfaction StudySM. Study based on total responses measuring providers in the Southwest region (AZ, CO, NM, NV, OK, UT) and measures opinions of consumers with their primary banking provider. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in January 2012. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. A word from 2012 As I look back at the last two years and my time spent as Chamber chair, I am amazed at the changes we have witnessed in our community. As your chair, I was able to witness first-hand how much we can accomplish together and the impact the Chamber has on our community CHAIRMAN and the region. The Chamber touches so many aspects of our community’s growth, that as a member and active volunteer did not fully understand the scope of this organization, its influence and its critical importance to our community.

As we have waded through an economic downturn, Oklahoma City has continued to defy the CARL odds. It’s not because of one person or one initiative. It’s due, in large part, to the Chamber and its more than 5,000 members companies who are all dedicated to the vision of a better EDWARDS Oklahoma City. Our willingness to work together as a community – our inclination toward partnership and away from divisive politics have served us well.

This year has been marked with momentous accomplishments by and within the business community, and for Greater Oklahoma City as a whole – the Thunder’s first trip to the NBA Finals, the expansion of 145 of our existing businesses, the opening of the Devon Energy Center, significant progress on pro-business legislation and the progress of Project 180, and Tinker’s designation as the home of an Air Force Sustainment Center. In looking at these accomplishments, you can clearly see the fingerprints of the Chamber’s work and it reinforces our need to continue working together. The greatest things we accomplish in this city do not happen overnight, or in a single calendar year. But as we continue to work together to move Oklahoma City forward, we will continue to reap the rewards of our hard work and watch as our city continues to grow.

TABLE OF CONTENTS FOUNDATION...... 4 FUTURE...... 24 advocacy...... 8 cooperation...... 28 visitor...... 12 2012 AWARDS...... 32 GROWTH...... 16 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE...... 34 TALENT...... 20 BOARD OF DIRECTORS...... 35

Greater Oklahoma City Chamber | 123 Park Ave. | Oklahoma City, OK 73102 405.297.8900 | www.okcchamber.com GROWING OUR OWN

Loren Plotkin

M-D Building Products “ Incorporated Member since 1923

4 Since the month after the Land Run of 1889, the and to recruit the type of people to Oklahoma City Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has been the that help us build a strong management team.” voice of business and the visionary organization With more than 400 employees working at the in Oklahoma City. It was during those early company’s plant in Oklahoma City, Plotkin years that M-D Building Products – known knows firsthand the work the Chamber does for then as Macklanburg Duncan – took root in manufacturers. the community. More than 90 years later, Loren Plotkin, president and CEO, looks back on how “A great workforce is one of the biggest keys to the Chamber’s efforts have shaped Oklahoma any business’ success, especially a manufacturer City’s successes and enabled the company to such as us. We are very proud that more than 25

become the nation’s leading manufacturer of percent of our employees have been with us for weatherization products. more than 25 years. In fact, we just celebrated with

Companies a gentleman in our customer service department are the “Our relationship with the Chamber dates back to that has been with us for more than 50 years. We “ the founding of the company. Our previous owners “beneficiaries of are fortunate to have a very ‘Oklahoma’ workforce and their families recognized the importance of – filled with long-term, loyal, dependable and hard- the work the the Chamber from the time the company was working employees.” Chamber does. founded in 1920. We’ve been very fortunate to be able to continue to grow and the Chamber’s M-D Building Products recently completed an efforts have played a role in that success.” acquisition that doubled the company’s size and expanded to Canada, creating new growth Throughout the long relationship, M-D Building opportunities with the addition of several new Products has benefitted from a number of the products and manufacturing capabilities. Chamber’s programs and services. But it’s through the larger efforts of the Chamber that “The things that are happening in Oklahoma Plotkin sees the greatest benefit for the company. City are transforming it. Recently, as part of our acquisition, we had 25 managers from around “Companies are the beneficiaries of the work the country come for business meetings. For all the Chamber does. Through the efforts of their of them, it was their first time here and everyone economic development team and work at the was incredibly impressed – with Bricktown, the capitol, they are creating a favorable business downtown area, and with the things that MAPS climate and great quality of life. And that has has done for us. And the Chamber has been enabled us to get the type of workforce we need, central to all of that.”

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Existing businesses are in our economy and the efforts being made to improve areas that the backbone of Greater caused previous concerns.” Oklahoma City’s economy, laying the foundation upon Promoting Our Region’s Versatility which our community is built. Often Greater Oklahoma City comes to mind when considering More than 90 percent of the the energy industry, but the Chamber also works to increase the jobs created in 2012 through region’s image and influence when it comes to other industries, Chamber assistance came with film and music industries at the top of the list. from the growth of our existing companies. The Greater For the second year, the Chamber joined the Oklahoma Film & Oklahoma City Chamber takes Music Office (OF&MO) and local partners to host The Buffalo a proactive approach to its Lounge at South By Southwest (SXSW), an annual film, music and economic development efforts, interactive conference and festival held in Austin, Texas. Together, assisting and reaching out to existing businesses to assess areas the partners hosted networking and events at The Buffalo Lounge, of growth and determine what issues local businesses are facing. as well as a booth at the SXSW trade show. Delegates marketed Oklahoma City’s growing creative industries, promoted our The annual Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Report positive image and encouraged talented tech workers to consider encompasses the information received during extensive personal our region. contact with local companies. From July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, the Chamber visited more than 300 companies of varying Building Bioscience sizes and across multiple industries. With 59 percent of these The Chamber continues to place an emphasis on Greater companies reporting plans to expand, up from 44 percent in the Oklahoma City’s growing bioscience industry. With more than 2011 report, it’s plain to see that Oklahoma City’s momentum 350 bioscience-related businesses and organizations existing in continues. Oklahoma – resulting in a combined direct and indirect economic impact of more than $6.7 billion and the employment of nearly “The companies our team talked to are expecting to add more than 51,000 workers – this industry is a vital component of the strength 4,100 new jobs within the next 36 months,” said David Rainbolt, and growth of the region. BancFirst, 2012 Chamber vice chair, economic development. “More positive news is that 71 percent of companies report plans to hire “The economic impact this industry provides is staggering,” said within the next 12 to 18 months. These numbers show confidence Carl Edwards, Price Edwards & Company, 2012 Chamber chair. “We

6 FOUNDATION Attracting new businesses, supporting the growth of existing businesses and fostering entrepreneurship

are still in the early stages of developing this important sector of Chamber and the Oklahoma Industries Authority acquired the land our economic engine and we are generating a great return on our for the original base and gifted it to the War Department, continues investments.” today. In July, representatives from the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber joined U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, Gov. Mary Fallin, Oklahoma Each year, Biotechnology International Organization (BIO) Science and Technology Secretary Stephen McKeever, the Tulsa hosts the world’s largest conference for biotechnology industry Regional Chamber, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and professionals. In 2012, the Chamber helped lead the largest other aerospace representatives from around the state at the delegation of Oklahomans ever in attendance at the BIO Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, UK. International Convention in Boston. These 85 representatives from Oklahoma’s bioscience sector generated more than 3,000 leads for During the show, seven Oklahoma companies exhibited in Oklahoma companies. the Oklahoma booth, and 50 additional Oklahoma companies exhibited at the show. Their presence at the Airshow resulted in On the World’s Stage discussions with nearly 40 exhibitors, along with the identification Aerospace has been one of Oklahoma’s storied industries since of five potential investment projects and seven future leads. The the days of Will Rogers and Wiley Post, and the Chamber has long Oklahoma delegation participated in 14 media interviews with been one of the industry’s leading advocates. The organization’s outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The Economist and support of this vital industry, which began in 1941 when the others, resulting in an ad value of nearly $2 million.

Building a Strong Foundation in OKC

149 projects resulting in 2,923 jobs created 149 $121,080,552 $41,423 $368,911,000 $121,080,552 in new payroll projects payroll salary capital An average salary of $41,423 $368,911,000 in capital investment 7 A Unified Voice for OKC

JUDY J. HATFIELD

President & CEO Equity Commercial Realty, LLC Member since 2004

8 The Chamber’s work at the capitol is an effort to opportunity to use historic building rehabilitation strengthen the business climate in the region and tax credits. state, but it also is reflective of the Chamber’s more than 5,000 member companies and the more than But talks of income tax reform and other budget - 250,000 employees represented by those companies. reducing measures put Hatfield’s access to such tax credits in jeopardy. Judy J. Hatfield, president and CEO of Equity Commercial Realty, LLC, knows firsthand the impact “For years, historic tax credits have been making of the Chamber’s advocacy efforts. In 2008, Hatfield it more feasible for people to transform once purchased the Carnegie Building in downtown rundown and underutilized structures across our

Oklahoma City. Where most people saw an city,” said Hatfield. “We’ve all experienced how the By combining abandoned library, Hatfield saw the opportunity to MAPS projects have rejuvenated Oklahoma City.

our efforts and create more residential space in the downtown core. The tax credits act in a similar way, encouraging “our voices, we developers like myself to bring life back to buildings “ “Once you’re inside the building and get to look that used to be full of it. It’s all representative of have the ability out the windows, it’s impossible to miss the true the community here – a very close-knit, positive, to make positive potential here,” she said. creative cauldron of entrepreneurial talent. We are things happen. a people who make great things happen in our city, But Hatfield’s plans for renovating the former library and the historic building rehabilitation tax credits haven’t always gone smoothly. “There have certainly help spur that growth and development.” been bumps along the road, as with all projects,” she said. “If you’d told me in 2008 that it would be With the help of the Chamber, Hatfield was able to 2013 before we started construction, I’m not sure be more than the voice of one small-business owner. I would have believed you, but with all projects you have to be flexible and this one has been no “The Chamber has been a major voice for business exception.” as we have worked to continue this economic development resource and many others. By While she originally had plans to create urban combining our efforts and our voices, we have the condos filled with modern features, a change in ability to make positive things happen in Oklahoma the urban residential market brought a mind shift City. The Chamber is our megaphone, and as they for the project. And after a little digging, Hatfield continue to promote the needs of our businesses to found out that the building’s historic status opens the legislature, our state and region will continue to the door for a new concept and brings into play the grow.”

ADVOCACY 9 A UNIFIED VOICE FOR OKC Each year, the Oklahoma State Legislature convenes in the halls difficult problem for local business owners. Under state law, the of the capitol to debate and consider new laws for our state. Alcohol Beverage Law Enforcement (ABLE) Commission could not Decisions made by our state’s elected officials have a significant grant mixed beverage licenses to new establishments within 300 impact on Oklahoma businesses. As a leading advocate for the feet of UCO’s two Bricktown locations. The Chamber led the effort business community, the Chamber is the face of business at the to ensure passage of Senate Bill 1218, signed into law by Gov. capitol and with our state’s legislators – developing relationships Fallin, which allows a college or university located in a Business and promoting legislation that will strengthen our economic Improvement District (such as Bricktown) to waive the 300-foot climate and make it easier for companies to be successful and prohibition. grow. Another bill, House Bill 2714, will help ensure that Oklahoma’s “By communicating charitable organizations do not lose much needed donations from directly with our state employees. The bill allowed state employees to continue members through a contributing through the payroll deductions program through variety of avenues – which they donate approximately $600,000 to charity each year. interviews with business The Chamber successfully partnered with other organizations owners, committee to preserve this vital program that serves Oklahoma’s neediest meetings, Chamber citizens. events, Board of Advisor small group meetings Improving Infrastructure and other personal contact with our members – we are able to In recent years, many local businesses have expressed their assess the needs and concerns of our members and see where we concern to the Chamber about the quality of our state’s can make a difference at the legislature,” said Brad Krieger, Arvest transportation infrastructure. The Chamber has worked tirelessly Bank, 2012 Chamber vice chair, government relations. with legislators and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to address this issue. A Significant Session During the session, the Chamber worked to promote pro-business During 2012, major steps were taken toward creating a stronger positions on hundreds of bills. The location of the Academy transportation infrastructure in our region and state. In January, of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma Oklahoma citizens and local, state and federal officials celebrated (Oklahoma’s own “School of Rock”) in Bricktown provides for a the opening of the newly relocated portion of I-40 that replaced the vibrant environment for students; however, it also presented a former Crosstown.

10 ADVOCACY “We know that good infrastructure is important to personal property (such as a company’s the business climate of the state,” said Gov. Fallin trademarks, patents, copyrights and goodwill). at the event. “Transportation is the backbone of Following this ruling, it became clear that a vote commerce and is critical for business and job of the people would be necessary to prevent the creation.” imposition of this draconian tax.

This year also saw the passage of Gov. Fallin’s The Chamber was at the vanguard of efforts to landmark “Bridge Improvement and Turnpike secure legislation calling for a state question to be Modernization Plan,” which will repair or replace put before Oklahoma voters to exempt intangible all of the 700 structurally deficient personal property from ad valorem tax bridges in Oklahoma by 2019. (a 2012 Chamber priority). The Nov. Creating a business climate and positive Oklahoma currently ranks as one of the 6 election presented Oklahomans worst states in deficient bridges, this image that is a strong foundation for an opportunity to avoid what many legislation will advance our state to the economic development believed would be the largest single top nationally. tax increase in state history.

Electing Pro-Business Legislators Joining forces with a coalition of more than 100 organizations Another election year brought increased opportunity for the growth and businesses, the Chamber contributed its strong efforts and of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Political Action Committee resources to build support for a “yes” vote on State Question 766. (Greater OKC Chamber PAC). During the 2010 election cycle, the And when Oklahoma voters went to the polls, nearly 65 percent of then newly-formed group contributed $38,000 to 22 candidates – Oklahomans voted to approve SQ 766, which permanently exempts 21 of which were elected or re-elected to office. During the 2012 intangible personal property from ad valorem tax. election cycle, the PAC contributed $80,250 to 61 candidates. Of those 61, 55 were elected or re-elected to office on Nov. 6.

“The PAC has seen incredible growth since it was launched in early 2010,” said Krieger. “This growth allowed us to have a tremendous Greater OKC Chamber PAC impact, supporting pro-business legislators across the state. With Ranks among top 10% of PACs in more than $80,000 in contributions this past year, the PAC now ranks Oklahoma among the top 10 percent of PACs in the state.” $80,250 contributed to 61 candidates Putting Business First A challenging issue arose in 2009 when the Oklahoma State 55 PAC contribution recipients elected Supreme Court ruled that ad valorem tax was owed on intangible or re-elected to office 11 WELCOMING THE WORLD

Avis Scaramucci Owner Nonna’s Euro- American Ristorante and Bar Member since 2003

12 It has been more than 20 years since Avis watch as the work done by the Chamber and Scaramucci, owner of Nonna’s Euro-American Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) have Ristorante and Bar, opened for business – first transformed the community. the Painted Door gift boutique, followed five years later by Nonna’s Bakery. As her bakery “The future of Oklahoma City depends on all of items quickly gained popularity, she saw the us, but the Chamber and CVB play such a critical opportunity to expand her operation to include a role as they provide many of these opportunities lunch menu and a dining area. for growth and continued prosperity in our community,” she said. “Without this Chamber Fast forward to two years after the passage of and CVB, there would indeed be fewer visitors

The Chamber the original MAPS projects – it was at this time, to our city and state – and Bricktown wouldn’t and CVB play in the spring of 2005, that both Nonna’s and the be what it is today. They work hand-in-hand with

Painted Door moved to a more than 90-year- all of us that are committed to creating an even such a critical “ old, refurbished warehouse along Mickey better city.” role, providing Mantle Drive in the up-and-coming Bricktown opportunities “ entertainment district. As an involved Chamber member and active for growth and supporter of the CVB, Scaramucci has been in on “I’m a curious person. I often had visits with city the ground floor of many of the Chamber’s efforts continued prosperity officials, and spent time in Bricktown gathering to grow Greater Oklahoma City. in our community. facts, talking to visitors, and determining if the move was right for us,” said Scaramucci. “But I “Whether it’s through legislative action, local can tell you now I have never looked back. These promotion of pro-business amenities, support past eight years in Bricktown have been a time of downtown initiatives, developing and of limitless opportunities.” promoting a positive message of Oklahoma City, or supporting the growth and success of our Beginning with the success of the original vibrant visitor industry, the CVB and Chamber MAPS, which revitalized Bricktown and helped ever remain champions of goodwill and good to shoot Oklahoma City up the charts of visitor business.” destinations, Scaramucci has been able to

VISITOR 13 WELCOMING THE WORLD While 2012 was filled with new and exciting opportunities for the to a number of sporting events throughout the year, bringing Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the growth of the visitor in tens of thousands of visitors who contribute greatly to our industry in Oklahoma City, it also brought a major historical region’s economy through sales and usage taxes. The CVB works marker: the Bureau’s 40th anniversary. throughout the year to recruit new events to the region, while also supporting those events that have called OKC home for a Since the CVB was founded, the city has seen incredible number of years. development and changes – resulting in a thriving visitor industry. And, for 40 years, the CVB has worked to make the While the Thunder’s run in the 2012 NBA Playoffs and Finals most of these opportunities, building a stronger took the main stage in late spring and early visitor industry that brings billions of dollars Enhancing summer, other sporting events in various parts into our economy through group, convention of Oklahoma City were also drawing major and leisure travel. With tourism one of the region’s crowds. Oklahoma’s largest industries, the work done attractiveness for by the CVB helps to strengthen our region and At the newly renamed Chickasaw Bricktown visitors and events amplify the Chamber’s efforts. Ballpark, the Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship drew impressive crowds over “In 40 years, both the CVB and the City of Oklahoma City have Memorial Day weekend, including a crowd of 6,343 at the come a long way,” said Rhonda Hooper, Jordan Advertising, 2012 championship game between the University of Oklahoma and Chamber vice chair, convention and visitors. “We’re proud to be the University of Missouri, a 30 percent increase in attendance a part of the city’s growth and look forward to being a continuing over the 2011 championship. part of its evolving story.” In the Adventure District, the NCAA Women’s College World A Sports Haven Series (WCWS) saw record attendance, including nine sell-out Oklahoma City has long sessions, 10 single session attendance records and an overall ranked as a popular location attendance record of 75,960. The Saturday evening session – a for sports enthusiasts. From game with the University of California facing the University of the NCAA Women’s College Oregon – set the record for the largest single session in WCWS World Series and Big 12 history, with more than 9,000 in attendance. Baseball Championships to the Oklahoma City Barons The increasing popularity of OKC’s sporting events led to more and Oklahoma City RedHawks than 700 sports business professionals converging on Oklahoma and others, the city plays host City for the 2012 National Sports Forum (NSF). The event, hosted 14 by the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors 2011). With new features including advanced Bureau (CVB) and the Oklahoma City Thunder, hotel, restaurant and attraction listings, an opened the door for the CVB to gain exposure for itinerary builder, an event calendar with an both the city and the industry. interactive map and more, the site is a popular destination for individuals and groups looking to “Through NSF, we were able to bring industry spend time in Oklahoma City. During its first full leaders here and show them how, in just a few year live, VisitOKC.com saw tremendous growth short years, Oklahoma City has truly transformed and positive feedback, with more than 305,000 into a big league city,” said Hooper. “The sports absolute unique visitors and nearly 357,000 total industry is growing in Oklahoma City, and it is site visits. important for us to increase our exposure and strengthen our relationships with key stakeholders in this area.” The growth and success of Oklahoma City’s visitor industry was recognized by industry professionals when the CVB was chosen Best of the Best as the recipient of Oklahoma’s highest tourism award: the As the “Horse Show Capital of the World,” Oklahoma City’s RedBud for Tourism Organization of the Year. equine industry continues to be a valuable asset. The CVB, in partnership with State Fair Park, booked more than 162,800 room The CVB achieved incredible numbers throughout the year: nights over the course of 21 equine events in FY 2012. These during FY 2012, the organization secured 373,426 future room events produced nearly $181.7 million in direct spending for the nights which will result in more than $377.5 million in direct local community. spending by future conventions, meetings, group tours, sporting events and equine events. The year also showed Oklahoma With Oklahoma City’s growing popularity as a tourism City’s continued growth as a meeting and event destination, destination, the CVB experienced increased traffic on its with 203,928 future conventions and sports events room nights redesigned website, www.VisitOKC.com (which launched in Dec. booked – a 12.8 percent increase.

A Successful 40th Year of Promoting OKC

Record-setting crowds More than 373,000 future room nights booked 6,343 at the Big 12 Baseball Championship Game $377.5 million in direct spending by future conventions, meetings, group Nine sell-outs at the NCAA’s tours, sporting events and equine events Women’s College World Series 15 OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS

John Carnuccio President Centek, Inc. Member since 2012

16 Greater Oklahoma City is full of opportunity, a “This is one of the most positive and exciting places fact not missed by Centek, Inc. At the end of to be right now. There is a general feeling of growth 2011, Centek announced plans to locate a new and progress everywhere. All of the changes that manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City. Founded have happened and continue to happen through the in 2001 in the United Kingdom, Centek is a leading MAPS and other initiatives have created a city that innovator in centralizer design and manufacturing looks and feels first class. At the same time, the for the oil and gas industry. values and spirit of the people have not changed.”

“Being in Oklahoma City puts us in the heart of And Carnuccio doesn’t see that momentum

the oil and gas patch – within a few hundred mile slowing down anytime soon. radius of here are several hundreds of drilling rigs,” said John Carnuccio, president. “And it makes us “There is a feeling in the air of a city on the way “ neighbors to headquarters of a large part of our up. OKC is being recognized more and more on There is a feeling customer base in major energy companies such as a national level as a top notch city. It’s extremely in the air of a city Devon, Chesapeake, SandRidge and Continental important not only in attracting new businesses “on the way up. Resources.” to the area, but also new employees. As we move forward, I know we’ll continue to see more urban Oklahoma City’s pro-business environment also development, more economic development with played a key role in why the company chose to companies choosing to relocate here, and more open a manufacturing facility here. people choosing OKC as the place they want to live.” “Here you find a very pro-business attitude, not to mention affordable real estate options and other Carnuccio and his company recognize the role the low costs. Our employees enjoy an excellent quality Chamber plays in moving Oklahoma City toward an of life. And, despite the city’s continually low even brighter future. unemployment rate, we’ve had good luck finding good, quality employees.” “The Chamber facilitates the process of bringing the business community together. If each of Just a little more than a year after the company our companies, individually and as part of the opened their facility near Will Rogers World Airport, larger business community, strives to be good they already have plans to expand by adding corporate citizens and be involved in improving our another production line to this facility, doubling community, we will continue to see Oklahoma City their current output. move.” growth 17 OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS To increase Greater Oklahoma Economic stability in recent years has produced move of its Long Beach, Calif., and Wichita, Kan. a number of new opportunities for the Chamber operations to Oklahoma City during 2011 – has City’s ability to to market Greater Oklahoma City’s impressive relocated more than 1,300 employees, with more rapidly seize new quality of life, low cost of living and other in process. FMC Technologies announced plans and expanding positive aspects of the region. In fact, according to move a plant from Houston to Oklahoma City, to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, creating an additional 70 jobs. And in August, economic Oklahoma City is one of only 13 metros that has Malarkey Roofing wowed attendees at the opportunities regained jobs lost during the recession. During grand opening of its new-to-market plant. The 2012, the Chamber and business community $30 million project included a 22,000-square- had the opportunity to witness the fruition of foot expansion to an existing facility, creating past years’ efforts and announcements, bringing 110,000 square feet of space. significant change to Greater Oklahoma City throughout the year. “Oklahoma City is actually a perfect environment for us,” Jim Fagan, vice president An Opportune Year of Malarkey Roofing Products, said to The With the completion of the Devon Energy Oklahoman in August 2012. “We have complete Center, a 50-story, $750 million skyscraper, access to transportation to a lot of metropolitan there was a sizeable shift in downtown areas in the Midwest, and the most important Oklahoma City. Companies including Enogex, thing, all the raw material supply streams are Continental Resources and others joined the within 300 miles of our facility here, which ranks of Oklahoma City’s central business means more jobs. ... It’s a good thing for all of district, bringing hundreds of new employees to us.” downtown. Moving Forward Downtown was not the only area to see growth The Chamber’s work did not end with the and change. In recent years, the Chamber’s successes from past years. The Chamber economic development team has worked with continues to work to enhance Greater a number of companies to promote the area Oklahoma City’s economic strength – working for relocation. Many of these projects have to capitalize on the momentum the region has resulted in new operations and jobs for Greater gained. During 2012, the Chamber assisted Oklahoma City. Boeing – which announced the with 145 expansions, resulting in 2,647 jobs 18 growth with an average annual salary of $40,875. These new jobs join the four company recruitments this year that will bring nearly 300 new jobs to the region.

“The strength of our economy, continued national media attention through rankings and news stories, the incredible quality of life our citizens experience – the list of why companies are looking at Oklahoma City is extensive,” said David Rainbolt, BancFirst, 2012 Chamber vice chair, economic development. “With the quality tools in our recruitment program, the low cost of living and low cost of doing business, and so much more, the Chamber has an arsenal at its disposal when it comes to attracting companies to the region. Thanks to them, we’re seeing our economy grow, our industries strengthen and an influx of new talent. It’s truly incredible.”

One of only 13 metros to regain jobs lost during the recession

145 expansions resulting in 2,647 jobs 4 new company recruitments 11% commercial vacancy in Oklahoma City MSA

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Ray shaik Executive Director techJOYnT

Member since 2011

20 Oklahoma City’s consistently low unemployment youth need to be prepared to be the champions of rate and strong business climate are creating an change. By providing them with quality education opportunity for recruiting and retaining incredible opportunities and the chance to experience the talent for our workforce. workplace through internships, we can get them on the right path.” Ray Shaik, executive director of techJOYnT, knows firsthand how enticing the region’s business Through the Greater Grads program and other climate is. Before coming to Oklahoma City in initiatives, Shaik is seeing Greater Oklahoma 2009, Ray and his family lived in Detroit where the City grow as an environment where talented

recession had hit hard. individuals can thrive.

“Oklahoma City has consistently been ranked as “It takes a lot of time and training to find the right one of the top 10 places to launch a business. It talent. The Chamber places a strong focus on made sense for me to move my family to a city education and workforce development, developing Our youth need “ that provided both a business-friendly and family- our opportunities. And they paint the picture to be prepared to friendly environment that escaped the financial for Oklahoma City as champions of economic “be the champions turmoil of the recession.” development. By working together, we can create a more diverse environment with more engineers, of change. With a passion for technology and engineering, international students, and individuals with and a young daughter who shares his interests, advanced degrees.” after Shaik arrived in Oklahoma City it wasn’t long until he saw the opportunity to start techJOYnT. Shaik says that other factors in Greater Oklahoma Launched in March 2011, techJOYnT lets kids City are helping set the stage for advancement. ages four to 17 hone their skills in robotics, game design, software application development and “Elements like the Oklahoma City Thunder and the more. location of the headquarters of USA Canoe/Kayak are making Oklahoma City stand out on the global “Our company plays a small part in the future stage. If we combine this positive momentum careers of our students by instilling the values with our efforts to improve education and increase to pursue excellence and opening their minds to entrepreneurship, technology start-ups and economic prosperity through innovation. We are funding avenues, we will continue to support the living in a world of constant change and, as the growth we’re seeing here.” future leaders of our business community, our

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Each year, bright graduates from Oklahoma said they would likely live and work in Oklahoma City’s 18 colleges and universities face the City after graduation. After four weeks in the decision of whether they will stay in Oklahoma program, that number jumped to 92 percent. City after graduation or begin their careers elsewhere. Their decision is based on more than A recent analysis from Advertising Age named a good job offer – today’s graduates are looking Oklahoma City as fifth in the U.S. in terms of an for a great quality of life, low cost of living, increase in the number of residents ages 25 to 34 entertainment options, recreational activities since 2000 – further evidence that our region is and a community where they feel connected. becoming more successful in our efforts to retain and recruit a talented young workforce. And, while growing a young, talented workforce is essential to Greater Oklahoma City’s future “I had an intern two summers ago who was a law successes, so is the recruitment of new talent student in South Carolina,” said Sarah Chancy, at higher levels for all of our region’s industries. Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits. “She went Whether it’s an entrepreneur who wants to experience Oklahoma through the program and learned so much about the city – about City’s creativity or a senior-level manager who is joining one of what it had to offer and how it was growing – that she is coming our many successful companies, the Chamber works tirelessly to back when she graduates to start her career here.” promote our region and help these individuals determine where they fit into our community so they thrive alongside us. Sharing The Better Life With the competition for employees constantly increasing, Greater Growing Popularity Oklahoma City businesses must step up their efforts to recruit The Chamber’s work to promote Greater Oklahoma City’s vitality the top talent. In turn, the Chamber works to develop essential and positive image are not going unnoticed. If recent rankings are tools to help its member companies in their recruitment efforts. any indication, Greater Oklahoma City is making waves when it Companies including Boeing, Continental Resources, to FMC comes to keeping its own college graduates and recruiting those Technologies and others have utilized these resources to inform from other parts of the country. InternOKC, a summer internship and motivate employees as they make a decision about relocating program featuring a series of lunches designed to show students to Oklahoma City. why Oklahoma City is the place to start their careers after graduation, completed its seventh year in 2012. Since it began in During 2012, the Chamber re-launched its recruitment website, 2006, the program has seen incredible results. At the beginning www.ABetterLifeOKC.com. With information on everything “OKC,” of the 2012 program, 55 percent of the more than 400 participants the site covers housing, schools, employment, climate, what 22 TALENT to do and more, and is a premier tool for companies recruiting Getting the Word Out new talent. In the past year, traffic to ABetterLifeOKC.com has This year, the Chamber continued its efforts to strengthen the increased by more than 170 percent, with nearly 30,000 visitors in image of Greater Oklahoma through the publication, VeloCity, a 2012. digital magazine filled with compelling articles and interactive features such as videos and interviews. Another element of the relocation program, “The Better Life,” a blog and corresponding email newsletter, continued into its Filled with stories of Oklahoma City’s success, these new issues second year. Each week, “The Better Life” covers a variety of featured numerous can’t-miss articles and covered topics ranging topics to help potential or new residents get acquainted with life from the Thunder’s run in the NBA Finals and downtown’s soaring in Greater Oklahoma City. new jewel, the Devon Energy Center, Ensuring the region’s talent to the creative freedom Oklahoma City ABetterLifeOKC.com and “The Better offers its residents. Life” join the Chamber’s annual base for the future through Relocation Guide to create the improvements in education and Each article paints a vibrant picture of Chamber’s relocation program. This go- attraction and retention of talent the region and its ascent, both in terms to guide showcases Greater Oklahoma of economic strength and quality of life. City in vibrant photos and descriptions. The popularity of the new issues shows During 2012, the Chamber distributed 8,000 copies of these guides that the publication continues to draw interest. The three 2012 to individuals in 38 states, as well as Canada, Germany, New issues had more than 2,700 unique readers who, combined, spent Zealand and Puerto Rico. With the guides used by companies to more than 330 hours viewing the content. help new employees get to know our city, they are often on the front lines of telling our city’s story to potential or new residents.

Greater Oklahoma City Increases Appeal to Young Talent

Top 10 for Job Growth, CareerBuilder.com, November 2012 Top 20 Increases in Population with Bachelor’s Degrees, New Geography, August 2012 One of the Best Cities for College Students, American Institute for Economic Research, October 2012 No. 6 Best City for Millennials, Moving.com, July 2012 One of the Best Communities for Young People, No. 9 Among Great Cities for Recent College America’s Promise Alliance, September 2012 Graduates, Forbes, May 2012 One of the Happiest Cities to Work in, CareerBliss.com, January 2012 TALENT 23 IN THE LIMELIGHT

Audrey and Justin Falk Owners and Managers Shop Good Members since 2011

24 A vibrant community spirit and dedication to a “The community in Oklahoma City is really vision are two things that help Greater Oklahoma special – it’s vibrant and more diverse than is City stand apart. It’s seen around town, in our probably perceived by the rest of the country, full of growing businesses, in our revitalized districts. Southern charm and Wild Western determination. Audrey and Justin Falk have not only been able to But our favorite adjective would be compassionate. witness this, they’ve been a part of it. Their store, You can see the kindness of Oklahomans every Shop Good, has called the 9th Street District home day.” since August 2010.

And as Chamber members, they are active “Oklahoma City is changing for the better. It’s participants in the business community in Greater

We believe in an exciting place to live right now, with all of the Oklahoma City and the work the Chamber does to the power of changes that have been enabled by MAPS, by move Oklahoma City forward. “ the arrival of the Thunder, by the influx of young cooperation and “ professionals and families working and living “We believe in the power of cooperation and conversation to downtown. We feel proud to see all of these conversation to accomplish big things. It is such a accomplish big developments being so community driven, with privilege to be included in the process of shaping things. city officials really listening to what the public our city through the education, discussion and wants and needs. It’s one thing to build bridges relational connections that the Chamber offers.” and widen roads and create better bus routes – it’s another to create a place that embraces diversity, And like the rest of us, the Falks are excited for the encourages the engagement of its citizens and future of Oklahoma City. preserves the distinct culture that lends our city its own character and personality.” “We see growth and health and well-deserved national notoriety. More green grass among Their participation in a growing district, owning the developing skyscrapers, more affordable a local business close to downtown, and a urban housing for families of all sizes, more commitment to being involved in the development local businesses investing in community and and future of Oklahoma City are giving them a sustainability, more networks of aid and service great view. to those in need of a helping hand. And a championship title for the Thunder, of course.”

FUTURE 25 In the Limelight June 2012 brought a brand new opportunity to share the story While the Finals came to a premature end, in terms of the of Oklahoma City. After having an incredible regular season, the Thunder’s quest for their first NBA Championship, the tools Oklahoma City Thunder found themselves being crowned Western developed to assist media during the city’s time in the spotlight Conference Champions and making their were transitioned into a long-term source first ever NBA Finals run; presenting the Supporting community efforts for media. Chamber with another opportunity to that enhance the opportunities promote the positive image of our region. In November, the Thunder and Oklahoma and amenities for residents City took center stage again as the focus of Over the course of five games, a spotlight an article in The New York Times Magazine, shone on both the Thunder and Oklahoma resulting in extraordinary exposure for the City. The watchful eyes extended far beyond the usual sports region. Over the course of more than 7,600 words, Sam Anderson enthusiasts, encompassing 90 international television, radio and told the story of “The making of a basketball fairy tale in Middle internet broadcasts and 215 countries. America.”

“This was our chance to introduce Oklahoma City to the world,” Anderson wrote “This, then, is part of the city’s love affair with the said Roy Williams, Chamber president and CEO. “Yes, we are about Thunder. It’s more than just a basketball team: it’s the culmination sports and NBA basketball, but we are so much more than that. We of 20 years of civic reinvention and the promise of more to come. have a remarkable story. We are a city Over the last five years, the city and its team have undergone a full of wonderful people.” perfect mind meld, so at this point it’s impossible to talk about one without talking about the other. After all of that sacrifice – the grind To take advantage of this exceptional of municipal meetings and penny taxes and planning boards, the opportunity to share Oklahoma dust and noise and uncertainty of construction, the horror of 1995 – City’s story, the Chamber developed the little city in the middle of No Man’s Land has finally arrived on a variety of tools to help the more the world stage.” than 500 media personnel get acquainted with the city, including “The opportunity for our city to shine in the NBA Finals and beyond an online media room where would not have been possible without a number of projects and media could find press kits, initiatives that took place over the past two decades – the original photos, packaged stories and MAPS, the Big League City campaign,” said Carl Edwards, Price video. Edwards & Company, 2012 Chamber chair. “And we cannot ignore the leading role the Chamber played in each of those.” 26 FUTURE Up and Up In recent years, Greater Oklahoma City’s economy has continued to strengthen, seeing increased jobs, low unemployment and an influx of new talent and companies. As the premier economic development organization for Greater Oklahoma City, the Chamber’s efforts play a leading role in much of the growth and expansion seen in our region. One area that has continued to defy the odds of a national recession is the region’s retail market. Throughout the recent economic difficulties, the Chamber has Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), the Air Force’sfocal point for continued to tout Greater Oklahoma City as a viable option for all air force weapon systems. retailers looking to expand. “Since World War II, Oklahoma City has garnered a legacy of “Sometimes it seems that our retail numbers are almost supporting the Air Force, its mission and its people,” said Carl unfathomable – and I’m sure they are to most communities,” Edwards, 2012 Chamber chair, partner, Price Edwards & Company. said Mark Funke, Southwest Bancorp, 2012 Chamber vice chair, “The activation of the Air Force Sustainment Center validates the community redevelopment. “We keep getting opportunities and we effort put in by the men and women at Tinker Air Force Base and are doing an incredible job of capitalizing on those.” the dedication to the base shown by Oklahoma City.”

In operation for just 16 months, the fully-leased 348,000-square-foot The AFSC provides crucial support to the warfighter through depot Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City has already seen the opening maintenance, supply chain management and installation support. of one expansion with 28,000 square feet and seven new stores This change impacts not only the operations at Tinker; now the while still maintaining a 100 percent lease rate. But the city’s retail AFSC and Lt. Gen. Litchfield have oversight of the Air Logistics success extends far beyond the western I-40 corridor, with retail Centers at locations across the country. sales in Oklahoma City having grown by more than 16 percent over the past five years. In 2012, dozens of new retailers opened in various locations across the metro, including Anthropologie, countries watched or Dick’s Sporting Goods, Michael Kors Lifestyle and several others. 215 listened to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Past, Present & Future Finals Much of the growth and success seen around Greater Oklahoma City today is due in large part to years of partnership and Stories on OKC cooperation. One key example of this is Tinker Air Force Base and the changes that took place there during 2012. Tinker, under the 784 national 321 local command of Lt. Gen. Bruce Litchfield, was designated in July as the 1,105 total 27 BETTER TOGETHER

Jalal and Mohammad Farzaneh “ Partners Home Creations Members since 2004

28 Jalal and Mohammad Farzaneh, partners of Home our company, as well as resources and growth Creations, were in business long before Oklahoma opportunities. City saw unprecedented low unemployment amid a national recession. And through their And like most in Oklahoma City, they’re excited membership and participation in the Chamber and about the positive momentum and progress going its efforts, they have a front row seat to the work forward. being done to strengthen Greater Oklahoma City. “When we travel to other states or countries, we

We see “As the leading economic development always tell others about Oklahoma City and what’s Oklahoma City organization in Greater Oklahoma City, the happening here. We have a low unemployment

“becoming a Chamber is bringing in new businesses and rate, a stable housing market, an educated work leading example helping local businesses expand. Their economic force and so much more. We’ve seen a lot of “ development efforts are incredible and are forward-thinking changes here, such as the city’s in growth and essential to our continued growth. Through our management working on infrastructure to support development involvement in the Chamber, we are able to stay future growth. We see the community becoming for other cities. informed and be involved in issues relating to the broader, with more diversity. Our city is expanding business and overall community needs.” culturally, and that is a great thing.”

Like many other business owners, the Farzanehs The Farzanehs are looking forward to the have experienced positive growth thanks to the continued progress in Greater Oklahoma City and successes of Greater Oklahoma City. their opportunity to play a role in it.

“Oklahoma City is a great place to be, and the “We see Oklahoma City becoming a leading promotion of the city makes it easier for us to example in growth and development for other do our job – to sell homes. For years, Oklahoma cities – if it isn’t already. Our opportunities are vast City has offered a friendly business climate for and the future is bright!”

COOPERATION 29 BETTER TOGETHER Each member of the Chamber is different – running different co-chair. “It’s a privilege to work with people who are so committed businesses within different industries, with varying numbers of to the mission of the Chamber and the success of Oklahoma City.” employees and payrolls, and a variety of other factors – and while each company has different issues, concerns and different goals During the 2012 campaign, approximately 150 TRDC volunteers for itself, we all share a unified vision for a from more than 100 local companies set bright future in Greater Oklahoma City. Providing value-added new records – including raising more than $2.8 million – surpassing the campaign With more than 5,000 member companies, opportunities and benefits to goal by more than $200,000. Each volunteer the Chamber is the largest coalition our membership works with fellow members, identifying of businesses in the state. Together, opportunities to help member companies these companies, from the smallest market their business through the organization to the largest corporation, are the backbone of the Chamber’s wealth of events, programs and publications. During region’s economy, and their employees are the fabric of a vibrant the campaign, more than 400 companies took advantage of community. opportunities to market their companies through Chamber events and programs. OKC’s Super Heroes “Since it was founded, the Chamber has always been a driving Each year the Total Resource force in the development of Oklahoma City, and the amount we Development Campaign raised this year is evidence that the business community values (TRDC) opens the door for the organization,” said Dick Tanenbaum, Gardner Tanenbaum Chamber members to get Holdings, 2012 TRDC co-chair. “TRDC makes it possible for the more involved. Throughout Chamber to invest in the economic development of the region.” the campaign they have the opportunity to learn more Increasing Our Impact about Chamber programs and initiatives, network with other TRDC As Greater Oklahoma City grows and strengthens, so does the volunteers and play an essential role in the Chamber’s efforts to Chamber. This past year saw us welcoming nearly 200 new move Oklahoma City forward. member companies during TRDC, increasing the organization’s significance in the region. “The accomplishments of the 2012 TRDC are a direct result of the dedicated volunteers who make up the Greater Oklahoma City “When we’re all unified behind a vision, it makes the job of Chamber,” said Rhonda Hooper, Jordan Advertising, 2012 TRDC creating a stronger Greater Oklahoma City that much easier,” said

30 COOPERATION Bryan Gonterman, AT&T Oklahoma, 2012 Chamber vice chair, works to membership. develop each of these so gaining recognition for okc they have Through a broad range of quality programs, the Chamber maximum continues to be an innovator and leader in many areas. With new effectiveness.” features available to Chamber members via OKCChamber.com, 2012 presented members with an opportunity to maximize their The success membership in the Chamber and gain increased exposure in the of many business community. Through the new “members only” section, Chamber programs and events extended beyond their event or nearly 60 companies posted news articles to help promote their publication date: during 2012, nearly 20 of these received awards business and services. The site also saw almost 89,000 visits, with from a variety of local, national and international organizations, nearly 65 percent of those being from new users. including the Association for Women in Communications, the International Economic Development Council and others. Each year the organization produces more than 30 publications and executes more than 70 events attended by thousands in “Our team does some incredible work. We hear it from our Greater Oklahoma City’s business community and the public. Each members as they utilize our tools and are impacted by them, but program and event is carefully planned to ensure that Chamber it’s great to see the industry recognition,” said Carl Edwards, members are making quality connections and gaining important Price Edwards & Company, 2012 Chamber chair. “Award-winning knowledge of Oklahoma City’s business climate and the things programs go well beyond a certificate or medal. Sometimes, we’re happening within the region. able to extend the story beyond our own borders, sharing our city’s story with the nation and the world.” “Access to premier events and quality information is one of the main benefits we are able to provide to our members,” said Percy (Turn the page to see the list of award-winning Chamber Kirk, Cox Communications Oklahoma, 2012 Chamber vice chair, publications and programs.) marketing & communications. “Throughout the year, the Chamber

Working Together for a Greater OKC More than 11,000 visits to More than $2.8 million raised in 2012 TRDC, a new record OKCChamber. Promoting Greater OKC through 30+ publications com from mobile devices 177 new Chamber members through TRDC and tablets. 31 In 2012, a variety of the Chamber and CVB’s publications and programs received AWARDS multiple awards on local, national and international levels. These included:

OKCChamber.com OKCEDIS.com NBA Finals Media Silver Award, Silver Award, International Economic Efforts Oklahoma City Ad Club Development Council Excellence in Economic Award of Merit, Oklahoma City ADDY Awards Development Awards Chapter of the Public Relations Award of Excellence, Society of America Upper Case International West Coast Marketing Awards Association of Business Campaign Communicators Central Oklahoma Bronze Quill Awards Gold ADDY, Wildcatters Oklahoma City Direct Mail Award of Merit, Oklahoma City Chapter of the Ad Club ADDY Public Relations Society of America Upper Case Awards Program Awards Participant Award, American Chamber of Silver Award, Gold Award, American Chamber of Commerce Commerce Executives Awards for Communication Oklahoma City Ad Excellence Executives Awards for Communication Excellence Club ADDY Awards Clarion, Association for Women in Clarion, Oklahoma City Association for Women in Award of Excellence, International Communication Clarion Awards Communication Clarion Awards Association of Business Communicators Central Oklahoma Bronze Quill Awards Champagne Video The Point! Newsletter Honorable Mention, Oklahoma City Chapter Gold ADDY, Award of Excellence, of the Public Relations Society of America Upper Oklahoma City Ad Club International Case Awards ADDY Awards Association of Business Bronze Award, American Chamber of Commerce Special Judges Communicators Central Executives Awards for Communication Excellence Oklahoma Bronze Quill Citation Award Awards Gold Award, International Economic for Excellence in Cinematography Bronze Award, Development Council Excellence in Economic Development Awards and Editing, American Chamber Oklahoma City Ad Club ADDY Awards of Commerce Clarion, Association for Women in Executives Awards Communication Clarion Awards Business Retention and for Communication Excellence Expansion Program GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY Clarion, Association for Women in Silver Award, International Economic Communication Clarion Awards CHAMBER Development Council Excellence in Economic Honorable Mention, Business Facilities Development Awards Magazine Economic Development Excellence Awards 32 AWARDS 2011 Relocation Guide VeloCity Ad “Where We’ve Been (Where Bronze Award, Oklahoma City Ad Club ADDY Campaign & We’re Goin’)” Song and Awards Online Magazine Music Video Bronze Award, Oklahoma Gold ADDY, Oklahoma City Ad Club 2011 Holiday Card City Ad Club ADDY Awards ADDY Awards Gold ADDY, Gold ADDY, Oklahoma Silver Award, Oklahoma City Ad Club Oklahoma City Ad Club City Ad Club ADDY Awards ADDY Awards ADDY Awards Award of Excellence, Award of Merit, International Association of Award of Excellence, International Association of Business Business Communicators Central Oklahoma International Communicators Central Oklahoma Bronze Quill Bronze Quill Awards Association of Business Awards Honorable Mention, Oklahoma City Chapter Communicators Central of the Public Relations Society of America Upper Oklahoma Bronze Quill Awards Upper Case Award, Oklahoma City Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America Upper Case Awards Best in Show, Oklahoma City Chapter of the Case Awards Clarion, Association for Women in Public Relations Society of America Upper Case Communication Clarion Awards Awards Clarion, Association for Women in Communication Clarion Awards Upper Case Award, Oklahoma City Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America Upper Case Awards Oklahoma City CVB Print and CLARION Online Ad Campaign Clarion, Association for Women in AWARDS Communication Clarion Awards Bronze Award (print campaign), Oklahoma City Ad Club ADDY Awards International Crystal Clarion Award, most Oklahoma City Convention & Bronze Award (digital campaign), Oklahoma winning entries City Ad Club ADDY Awards Visitors Bureau Outstanding Tourism Organization of the The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber GreaterOKC.tv Ad Campaign Year, Oklahoma Travel Industry Association received an unprecedented eight Clarion RedBud Awards Gold ADDY, Oklahoma City Ad Club ADDY Awards Awards, earning the International Crystal Clarion which honors the organization “The Better Life” Blog recognized with the most winning Bronze Award, Oklahoma City Ad Club entries in the Clarion competition ADDY Awards each year. Previous recipients of the Award of Merit, International Association of Business Communicators Central Oklahoma International Crystal Clarion Award Bronze Quill Awards include Newsweek, Shell, Chicago Public Clarion, Association for Women in Radio and others. Communication Clarion Awards AWARDS 33 2012 Executive committee

Top row (pictured from left to right): Roy H. Williams, Pete Delaney, Bryan Gonterman, Clayton I. Bennett, Bradley W. Krieger, Percy Kirk Bottom row (pictured from left to right): Mark Funke, Tom McDaniel, Rhonda Hooper, Carl Edwards, David Rainbolt, Bruce Lawrence Not pictured: Martha Burger, J. Larry Nichols, David Thompson

PAST CHAIRMEN Henry Overholser* C. F. Colcord* Glenn C. Kiley* James G. Harlow, Jr.* Dave Lopez

John H. Burford* Edward K. Gaylord* J. S. Hargett* R. D. Harrison* Steven E. Moore*

W. J. Gault* Edgar S. Vaught* J. Wiley Richardson* Bill Swisher* Luke R. Corbett

O. A. Mitscher* J. R. Cottingham* William Morgan Cain* Dan Hogan Robert A. Funk

W. W. Storm* George Frederickson* Donald S. Kennedy* Richard H. Clements V. Burns Hargis

B. M. Dilley* A. W. Boyd* Ray J. Spradling* Gerald R. Marshall Fred J. Hall

Anton H. Classen* W. J. Pettee* H. B. Groh* Lee Allan Smith J. Larry Nichols

Seymour C. Heyman* Ed Overholser* Ancel Earp* Clyde Ingle* David Thompson

George G. Sohlberg* John A. Brown* Edward L. Gaylord* Edmund O. Martin Listed in order of service. T. D. Turner* J. F. Owens* John Kilpatrick, Jr.* William E. Durrett An asterisk (*) denotes I. M. Holcomb* Gilbert A. Nichols* William V. Montin* Ray Ackerman* those who are deceased. H. Y. Thompson* R. J. Benzel* R. A. Young* Frank A. McPherson

George B. Stone* Virgil Browne* Stanton L. Young Ken W. Townsend*

Sidney L. Brock* Frank Buttram* John R. Parsons* Stanley F. Hupfeld

O. P. Workman* Samuel W. Haynes* Robert E. Lee* William G. Thurman, M.D.

Frank J. Wikoff* W. E. Hightower* Norman P. Bagwell* Clayton I. Bennett

S. M. Gloyd* Fred Jones* Edward Hahn Cook Gerald L. Gamble

34 executive committee 2012 board of directors

Anoatubby, Governor Bill Durrett, William E. Hatfield, CCIM, Judy J. Marshall, Gerald Phillips, Greg Smith, Lee Allan The Chickasaw Nation American Fidelity Equity Commercial Midland Asset Management Oklahoma Natural Gas Oklahoma Events, LLC Assurance Company Realty, LLC Company Beffort, Mark Martin, Edmund O. Springer, Karl Grubb & Ellis | Levy Beffort Edwards, Carl E. Henry, Robert Ackerman McQueen, Inc. Pierson, Gary C. Oklahoma City Public Price Edwards & Company Oklahoma City University The Oklahoma Publishing Schools Bennett, Clayton I. Mashburn, Jesse Company Dorchester Capital Emmelhainz, Mike Hogan, Dan J.W. Mashburn Stone, Renzi The Boeing Company Dan Hogan Properties Development, Inc. Prescott, M.D., Stephen M. Saxum Binkowski, Beverly F. Oklahoma Medical Blue Cross Blue Shield of Everest, Christy Hooper, Rhonda Mason, Steve Research Foundation Tanenbaum, Richard Oklahoma E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Jordan Advertising Cardinal Engineering, Inc. Gardner Tanenbaum Foundation Price, Jr., Ford C. Holdings Brown, James M. Howard, Robert E. McDaniel, Tom J. Price Edwards & Company 7-Eleven Stores Farha, Clay T. Mercedes-Benz of American Fidelity Thompson, David L. B.D. Eddie Enterprises Oklahoma City Foundation Rainbolt, David E. InvesTrust Browne, Robert F. BancFirst Great Plains Coca-Cola Farzaneh, Jalal Hupfeld, FACHE, McLean, J.W. Thurman, M.D., William G. Bottling Co. Home Creations Stanley F. Richels, John INTEGRIS Family of McPherson, Frank A. Devon Energy Corporation Vaughn, Ray Burger, Martha A. Ferretti, Ph.D., Joseph J. Foundations Oklahoma County Chesapeake Energy University of Oklahoma Mélon, Mary Ritz, Lindy Corporation Health Sciences Center Irani, Ronnie K. The Journal Record Mike Monroney Watkins, Kari F. RKI Exploration & Publishing Company Aeronautical Center - FAA Oklahoma City National Cameron, William M. Funk, Robert A. Production Memorial & Museum American Fidelity Express Employment Naifeh, Bradley Z. Ross, Robert J. Assurance Company Professionals Jackson, David A. Central Liquor Company Inasmuch Foundation / Webb, W. Roger JPMorganChase Bank, N.A. Ethics and Excellence in The University of Central Neira, Xavier Clark, James C. Funke, Mark Journalism Foundation Oklahoma B.C. Clark Jewelers Southwest Bancorp Joullian, IV, E. Carey Manhattan Construction Mustang Fuel Corporation Company Salyer, Meg Williams, John D. Clements, Richard H. Gamble, Gerald L. Accel Financial Staffing Williams & Associates Clements Foods Company - Gerald L. Gamble Co., Inc. Kirk, Percy Nichols, J. Larry Hospitality LLC Garden Club Cox Communications Devon Energy Corporation Sanchez, Eduardo Gonterman, Bryan L. Lopez Foods, Inc. Williams, CCE, Roy H. Cook, Edward H. AT&T Oklahoma Krieger, Bradley W. Nigh, George Greater Oklahoma City Arvest Bank IBC Bank Scaramucci, Avis Chamber Corbett, Luke R. Gourley, J. Leland Nonna’s Euro-American Norick, Ronald J. OKC FRIDAY Newspaper - Lawrence, Bruce Ristorante and Bar Young, Stanton L. Cornett, Mick Nichols Hills Publishing Co. INTEGRIS Health Norick Investment Stanton L. Young City of Oklahoma City Company, LLC Schroeder, Charles P. Companies Hall, Fred J. Lopez, Dave National Cowboy & Western Couch, Jim O’Toole, Tim Hall Capital, LLC Oklahoma Department of Heritage Museum *Chamber Liaison City of Oklahoma City Commerce Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. to the Board Hargis, V. Burns Shirley, Natalie Litchfield, Bruce Delaney, Peter B. Oklahoma State University Love, Greg Parsons, Joshua J. Oklahoma State University - Tinker Airforce Base OGE Energy Corp. Love’s Travel Stops & Redbud Financial Group, Oklahoma City Harlow, David Country Stores, Inc. LLC - The Guardian Dewey, Greg BancFirst SandRidge Energy, Inc. board of directors 35 BOARD OF ADVISORS PLATINUM lead investors ($40,000 or more) AT&T Oklahoma Chesapeake Energy Express Employment Oklahoma Industries SandRidge Energy, Inc. Bryan Gonterman Corporation Professionals Authority Tom Ward Thomas S. Price, Jr. Robert A. Funk Catherine O’Connor Canary, LLC The Oklahoma Jacob Eberhart Devon Energy Corporation OGE Energy Corp. Oklahoma Natural Gas Publishing Company J. Larry Nichols Peter B. Delaney Company Gary C. Pierson W. Kent Shortridge BOARD OF ADVISORS gOLD lead investors ($10,000-$39,999) American Fidelity Continental Resources IBC Bank Love’s Travel Stops & OU Medical Center SONIC, America’s Assurance Company Harold Hamm Thomas L. Travis Country Stores, Inc. Charles L. Spicer, Jr. Drive-In William M. Cameron Tom Love J. Clifford Hudson Dolese Bros. Co. INTEGRIS Health Oklahoma Spine Hospital Arvest Bank Bill Schlittler Bruce Lawrence Mercy Hospital of Kevin Blaylock Specialty Real Estate Bradley W. Krieger Oklahoma City Services, LLC General Electric Aviation JPMorganChase Bank, Jim R. Gebhart, FACHE Pratt & Whitney Mark Beffort Bank of Oklahoma Steven Kahne N.A. Robert Johnson Marc Maun David A. Jackson MidFirst Bank Wal-Mart District Office Hall Capital, LLC George J. Records SSM Health Care of of Public Affairs Fred J. Hall Oklahoma Chris Neeley Joe Hodges BOARD OF ADVISORS SILVER lead investors ($5,000-$9,999)

AAA Member Services Co. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Crowe & Dunlevy Ernst & Young, LLP Grant Thornton, LLP LSB Industries, Inc. Cal Hawkins Oklahoma Michael S. Laird Mark Wood Rick McCune Tony Shelby Beverly F. Binkowski Ackerman McQueen, Inc. Cushman & Wakefield - First Fidelity Bank Great Plains Coca-Cola Laborers’ International Edmund O. Martin The Boeing Company Commercial Oklahoma Lee Symcox Bottling Co. Union of North America Mike Emmelhainz Barry Murphy Don Bischoff Reno Hammond Advancia Corporation First Liberty Bank Rudy Alvarado Burns & McDonnell Deaconess Hospital Joey Root The Hertz Corporation Langston University Josh Evans Cathryn Hibbs R. Todd Blevins Dr. Kent J. Smith, Jr. Associated Wholesale First Med Urgent Care Grocers, Inc. Central Liquor Company Dell USA, LP Todd S. Lechtenberger Hobby Lobby Lonestar Geophysical Jeff Pedersen Bradley Z. Naifeh Christopher Scully David Green Surveys GE Oil & Gas, Artificial Lift Heath Harris BKD, LLP Century, Inc. Dent Source, LLC Juan L. Korszyk Holder Construction Todd Lisle Mike Dillard Michael Caraker Company Malarkey Roofing Gardner Tanenbaum Mike Raponi Products BP America, Inc. The Chickasaw Nation Dignity Memorial Holdings Jay Kreft Mike Thompson Bill Anoatubby, Governor Providers of Oklahoma Richard Tanenbaum Inasmuch Foundation / Scot Werkmeister Ethics and Excellence in Manhattan Construction BancFirst Coppermark Bank Google Inc. Journalism Foundation Company David Harlow Thomas L. Legan Dorchester Capital Mike Wooten Robert J. Ross Xavier Neira Clayton I. Bennett Bank of America Merrill Cox Communications Government Liquidation / KPMG LLP McAfee & Taft Lynch Percy Kirk B.D. Eddie Enterprises Liquidity Services, Inc. Keith J. Schwarz Richard Nix Tony N. Shinn Clay T. Farha Steve Jackson 36 board of advisors BOARD OF ADVISORS cont’d SILVER lead investors ($5,000-$9,999) Mustang Fuel Corporation Oklahoma Blood Institute Oklahoma City University Reserve National The Skirvin Hilton UMB Bank E. Carey Joullian, IV John B. Armitage, M.D. Robert Henry Insurance Co. Martin van der Laan Royce M. Hammons Orin Crossley Griffin Communications/ Oklahoma Christian Oklahoma Fidelity Bank Stillwater National Bank University of Oklahoma NEWS9 University Aaron Bastian Riverwind Casino Mark W. Funke David Boren David F. Griffin Dr. John deSteiguer Clayton Stewart Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. Tinker Federal Credit Veolia Energy Oklahoma OU Physicians Oklahoma City Tim O’Toole SAIC Energy, Environment Union City, Inc. Brian L. Maddy Community Foundation & Infrastructure, LLC Michael D. Kloiber Todd Lewis Dr. Nancy Anthony The Pepsi Bottling Group (SAIC/Benham) Oklahoma Allergy & of Oklahoma City Lance Benham Tri-State Industrial Wells Fargo & Co. Asthma Clinic, Inc. Oklahoma City Clyde Watts Group, LLC John Munger Garyl Geist Firefighters Association, The Sheraton Gary E. Allison IAFF Local 157 Quad/Graphics, Inc. Oklahoma City Phil Sipe Stu Moore Matt Cowden

BOARD OF ADVISORS bronze lead investors ($3,000-$4,999) AAMCO Transmissions & Affinia Group - Affinia Architects In Partnership Bockus Payne Associates Cameron International Chris Griswold, PC Total Car Care Products (AIP) Architects Mark Gamber Chris M. Griswold Geoff Friedman Scott McCoy Heath Hans David K. Payne Cancer Treatment Centers Churchill - Brown AAR Aircraft Services The Alliance for Economic Armstrong Auditorium The Boldt Company of America & Associates Stan Mayer Development of Oklahoma Shane Granger Steve Olson Caron Davis Chanda Davis City, Inc. ADG, Inc. Catherine O’Connor Armstrong Logistics Bradley Oil Company Cao Nguyen, Inc. City Rescue Mission, Inc. Mike Mize Tom Connell Bradley Schwartz Ba T. Luong Rev. Tom Jones Alliance Steel, Inc. a la mode, inc. Larry Thomas Association of Central The Brooks Group, LLC Carlisle FoodService Claims Management Tammy Dawson Oklahoma Governments Steven Brooks Products Resources, Inc. Allied Arts John G. Johnson Trent A. Freiberg John M. “Chip” Fudge A-Tech Paving Deborah McAuliffe Senner Brothers & Company Jay Doyle Baker First Commercial Holly Gray CarSafe B.C. Clark Jewelers Alpha Plus Educational Real Estate Services Nils Flodberg James C. Clark Brown Mackie College ARL BioPharma, Inc. Systems, Inc. Rod N. Baker, CCIM Jan B. Barrick John Fogarty Casady School Clearwater Dr. Thomas Kupiec Bank of the West Christopher C. Bright Enterprises, LLC American Red Cross of Jamie E. Elmore Accord Human CB Richard Ellis / Tony S. Say Central Oklahoma Case & Associates Resources, Inc. Oklahoma Janienne Bella Basey’s Roofing Karen Franz Cleary Petroleum Dale Hageman Gary Basey William T. Forrest Corporation Centek, Inc. Douglas B. Cleary Acorn Growth Companies Andrews Davis Beck Design CMA Strategies, Inc. John Carnuccio Jeff Davis John Frederick Kempf, Jr. Donald K. Beck, Jr., AIA Sharon Caldwell Cobb Engineering Co. Champion Hotels Marty P. Hepp, PE Advanced Academics Anglin Public Relations R.K. Black, Inc. CP&Y, Inc. & Development Robert York Debbie Anglin Chris Black Jeremy C. Boswell, PE Bob Lewter Colcord Hotel Lindsay Claxton ASTEC, Inc. (ASTEC Anheuser-Busch Metal Black Tie Valet Parking IS Technologies DBA CSD Chaparral Energy, Inc. Charter Schools) Container Corp. Service Iva Salmon Joe Evans Cole & Reed, PC Freda D. Deskin, Ph.D. Timothy A. Popp Jay Shaw Jim Denny, CPA Cactus Drilling Company, Choctaw Nation of Aerotek, Inc. Apex Geoscience, Inc. LLC Oklahoma Compressco, Inc. Kylee Glover Keith E. Atkins Bradley Abretske Brian McClain James P. Rounsavall board of advisors 37 BOARD OF ADVISORS CONT’D bronze lead investors ($3,000-$4,999)

Comtech Design Print Eide Bailly LLP Francis Tuttle Technology Goodwill Industries of Home Creations KFOR-TV and Mail, LLC Steven Corley Center Central Oklahoma, Inc. Jalal Farzaneh Wes Milbourn Michael Morrison Dr. Tom Friedemann Chris Daniels Enviro Clean Services Homeland Stores KIPP Reach College Prep Concentra Urgent Care Ken Murphy Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Great Plains National Jim Kern Tracy McDaniel PJ Gaske Associates, PC Bank Epworth Villa William Frankfurt Zach Williams D.R. Horton, Inc. KOCO TV Continental Adjusters, Inc. John Harned Cecil Pounds Brent Hensley Doug Morris Frates Insurance and Risk Guernsey Equipment Technology, Management Michael K. Moore ITT Technical Institute The Kerr Foundation, Inc. Covenant Global Investors LLC Richard R. Horton, CIC Wally Emerson Lou C. Kerr Steve Hartman Jim Neuberger Gulfport Energy Freedom Companies Corporation iComm360 Kestrel Investments, Inc. Crafton Tull Expressway Properties Lynn Dixon Michael G. Moore Tom Morgan G. Rainey Williams, Jr. Charles Bodiker Aman Aggarwal Frontier State Bank HSPG & Associates, PC Ideal Homes Kimray, Inc. Creative Oklahoma, Inc. Farmers Insurance Group Terry Ott Mark A. Sheets Steve Shoemaker David Hill Susan McCalmont Randy Dickerson GMX Resources, Inc. Hal Smith Restaurant In-Rel Properties Lamar Outdoor Crossland Construction Feed The Children Mukang Cho Advertising James A. Merrill Group Cassie Reese Kevin Hagan Hal Smith Bill Condon GT Clean, Inc. North American Group DBI Services - DeAngelo Fellers Snider Law Firm Ginger Sloan Hall Estill DBA INSURICA Insurance Laser Spine Institute Brothers, Inc. Jennyfer R. Guebert Kim Searls Management Network Bert Lindvall Mark Blandford GableGotwals Michael F. Ross Fenton, Fenton, Smith, Diana Tate Vermeire Harrison Gypsum LexisNexis DCP Midstream Reneau & Moon, PC Irish Realty Corporation Mark Johnson Charles “Russ” W. Susie Sjulin C. Todd Ward Gaillardia Country Club Harrison, Jr. John Kennedy Peter Vitali The Lincoln at Central Delaware Resource Group, FireLake Grand Casino The Hartford Isola Bella Park a Busey Group Company Brad Peltier Gallagher Benefit Darren Lyons David C. Miller Joni Vejsiu Philip Busey, Jr. Services, Inc. First American Title & Jerry Roberts Heartland Flyer J.E. Dunn Construction Linn Energy, LLC Dippin’ Dots Trust Company John Dougherty Company Mark Owen Scott Fischer Monica Wittrock Gallagher Meyers- Ken Maulsby HeartLine, Inc. Lippert Bros., Inc. First Enterprise Bank Reynolds Jacobs Dowell Properties, Inc. Chris Magnum Kelly Nutter D.E. “Rick” Lippert, Jr. Richard Dowell Dan R. McCown Gillett Cobb Hensel Phelps Lopez Foods, Inc. First United Bank & Trust E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Jasco Products Company, Reed Downey Life Foundation Construction Co. John P. Lopez Insurance Agency Mark Fish LLC Christy Everest Bryan Amarel Reed Downey, Jr. Steve Trice M-D Building Products Flintco, LLC Heritage College Incorporated Mark A. Grimes Ragon Gentry & Jones Public Duit Construction Co., Inc. Associates Andrea Riley Loren A. Plotkin Relations, Inc. James Duit Ragon Gentry Flogistix, LP Heritage Solutions Brenda Jones Barwick, APR MTM Recognition Mims Talton Dunlap Codding, PC Global Gaming David C. DeLana Mike Ketcherside Jordan Advertising Marc A. Brockhaus Solutions, LLC The Foundation for Roger Hicks & Associates Rhonda Hooper Magnuson Hotel and John Elliott Dunn, Swan & Oklahoma City Public Group Insurance, Inc. Meridian Convention Schools The Journal Record Cunningham, PC GlobalHealth Roger F. Hicks Center Lori Dickinson Publishing Company Skip Cunningham R. Scott Vaughn Gary Burleson Hines Mary Mélon Foundation Surgery ERC Companies Gold’s Gym John Wood Manhattan Road and Affiliates Junior League of Rob Coleman Fred Elias Bridge Robert Byers HoganTaylor LLP Oklahoma City, Inc. Mike Webb EST, Inc. Richard A. Wright Christi Hooper Reiger Mike Vahabzadegan 38 board of advisors BOARD OF ADVISORS CONT’D bronze lead investors ($3,000-$4,999)

Marathon Oil Company New Source Energy Oklahoma City RedHawks Paradigm AdvantEdge Procure Proton Therapy The Salvation Army Michael Stover Corporation Michael Byrnes Charlene Wilson Center Central Oklahoma Area Kristian Kos Dr. Clark Ward Command MassMutual Financial Oklahoma Financial Partners Human Major Dan Proctor Group Newcastle Casino Center, Inc. Resources Co. Prodigal Mark Burson Jenny Cross Karen S. Cunningham Roger Rock Bob Funk, Jr. Saxum Northrop Grumman Renzi Stone Mathis Bros. OKC, LLC Stewart Scannell Oklahoma Foundation for PAYCOM The Professional Calvin Worth Medical Quality, Inc. Chad Richison Basketball Club, LLC - Schemmer Associates Northwestern Mutual - Gregg Koehn Oklahoma City Thunder Todd Cochran McBride Orthopedic Midtown Pelco Products, Inc. Danny Barth Hospital Clinic Dennis Burbank Oklahoma Heart Hospital Philip Parduhn Schnake Turnbo Frank | PR Mark Galliart John Harvey, M.D. Pumps of Oklahoma Russ Florence OHH Outpatient Clinic People Profits, LLC Richard Greenly Medallion Management Melissa Craven Oklahoma Heart Hospital Clark A. Ingram BCM of Oklahoma, LLC Whitney Ward South Campus Quail Creek Bank, N.A. DBA Schwarz Ready Mix Oak Hills Securities, Inc. John Austin Perry Publishing and Bert Olah, Jr. Paul Rouse Metro Technology Centers Don Dillingham Broadcasting Company, James Branscum, Ed.D. Oklahoma Historical Quik Print Scott Rice Inc. Oak Tree National Society Russell M. Perry Mark Little George Basore Metropolitan Library Danny Cline Dr. Bob Blackburn System Petra Industries, Inc. RFIP, Inc. Sequel Data Systems Donna Morris OfficeMax National Sales Oklahoma Medical Tish Zitzow Brandon Clark Incorporated Center Research Foundation Robert Raab Mid-America Christian Rustin Sparks Stephen M. Prescott, M.D. Physicians Liability Rees Associates, Inc. University Jay W. Tullis Silvercliffe Construction Insurance Co. (PLICO) John Fozard, Ph.D. Oklahoma Behavioral Oklahoma Municipal Scott Fikes Company Health Contractors Association Remington Park, Racing David Pollard Midtown Renaissance A M. Lane Peyton, M.D. Rick J. Moore Pickard Chilton Casino REHCO Company Jon Pickard Scott Wells Slawson Exploration Mickey Clagg Oklahoma City Boathouse Oklahoma Roofing & Steve Slawson Foundation Sheet Metal, LLC Pilkington Financial, LLC Renaissance Oklahoma Miles Associates Michael J. Knopp Gerry Shepherd Jeff L. Pilkington City Convention Center Smith & Pickel Incorporated Hotel & Spa Construction, Inc. Garrett F. “Bud” Miles, AIA Oklahoma City Clinic Oklahoma State Pitzer’s Lawn Joe LoMonaco James A. Pickel R. Scott Vaughn University Management, Inc. Bob Moore Auto Group V. Burns Hargis David J. Pitzer Riggs, Abney, Neal, Southern Nazarene Curtis L. Hayes Oklahoma City Turpen, Orbison & Lewis University Community College Oppenheim, a division of Platt College Michael C. Turpen Dr. Loren Gresham MooreNouri, LLC Dr. Paul Sechrist Bosc, Inc. Mollie Hager Bob Nouri John Waldo ROBYN Sperry Van Ness / William Oklahoma City - County Poe & Associates, Inc. Bobby Lehew T. Strange & Assoc. NAI Sullivan Group Health Dept. Order-Matic Corporation James R. Benson Tim Strange Bob Sullivan, CCIM Gary Cox, J.D. Robert Powell Rose State College Populous Terry Britton, Ph.D. SpiritBank Nabholz Construction Oklahoma City Indian Orthocare Innovations, Todd Gralla Rod Marso Services Clinic LLC Ruthnap Consulting Chris Goldsby Robyn Sunday-Allen David Adams Positive Tomorrows, Inc. Group, LLC SpokesME.com Susan Agel Gregg Bohler Jay W. Wright National Coalition of Oklahoma City Metro PACCAR Parts Certification Centers Association of REALTORS Joe Craft PostRock Energy S Design, Inc. Standley Systems “NC3” Shane Johnson Corporation Sarah Mason Sears Ashlie Cornelius Roger Tadajewski PDC Productions North Whipple Oklahoma City National Patrick M. Boylan SMG Staplegun Advertising/ New Century Investments Presort First Class Gary Desjardins Marketing/Public Memorial & Museum Hotels & Restaurants Kari F. Watkins Panhandle Oil and Joe Vanlandingham Relations James R. Thompson Gas, Inc. Philip Baker Michael C. Coffman board of advisors 39 BOARD OF ADVISORS CONT’D bronze lead investors ($3,000-$4,999) Stewart Abstract & Title Third Degree Advertising Triton Wealth VI Marketing and Waterford Marriott The Winchester Group of Oklahoma & Communications Advisors, LLC Branding Scott Melchior Susan Winchester Gerri Heidebrecht Amanda Lowery Andrew E. Oster, MBA, CFP Tim Berney Waterstone Benefit World Travel Stinnett & Associates Timberlake Construction Unit Corporation Valir Health Administrators Alex Eaton Andrea Harmon Co., Inc. Mark E. Schell Stacy Smith Tim Reddout Bryan Timberlake The Worx Company Stonegate-Hogan United Way of Central Valliance Bank WeightWise Bariatrics Sue Vanderwater Randy Hogan Titus Construction Oklahoma, Inc. Brad Swickey Program J.W. Peters Debby Hampton Gregory Walton, M.D. YMCA of Greater Summit Bank Variety Care Foundation Oklahoma City Charles Crouse Total Demolition University Hospitals Andrew Rice Wells Fargo Advisors Michael S. Grady

Services, LLC Authority & Trust Rick Folmar Swanda Brothers, Inc. Terry Branstetter Dean Gandy Vatterott College YWCA Oklahoma City Chuck Cooley Chris Piatt Western Industries Janet Peery Total Equipment & The University of Central Corporation TAParchitecture Rental, LLC Oklahoma Vericrest Financial, Inc. Jim Robertson Young Chiropractic Anthony McDermid, AIA, Ken Smith Dr. Don Betz Patrick Hickey RIBA Tim Young, D.C. Williams, Box, Forshee & Tribridge The University of Central Verizon Wireless Bullard, PC Zerby Interests Teleflora Debbie Pollard Oklahoma Foundation Brandy Yeager Tom Butler John Michael Williams Terryl Zerby Anne Holzberlein TriCorps Security W & W Steel, LLC Willis Terracon Consultants, Inc. David Ross University of Phoenix - Rick W. Cooper Phil Wood D. Gray Holden Oklahoma City Campus TRILINK Restoration Troy Thomas WSI | We Simplify the Wilson Supply Company Tetra Tech Group, LLC Internet Jonathan Heusel Brit Coppenbarger Mike McDaniel Gunnar Hood bronze lead investors ($1,000-$2,999) AAA Oklahoma American Quarter Horse The Biltmore Hotel Cassidy Financial Group, Inc. CoreVault DeVry University & Keller ACE Moving & Storage Association Oklahoma City Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, Inc. Corken, Inc. Graduate School of Management AIIM Capital Corporation Anheuser-Busch Sales of Blanton Property Company Celebrity Attractions Corporate Resource Oklahoma Dick’s Sporting Goods APMEX, Inc. Blue Bell Creameries, LP Center for Economic Cort Furniture Rental Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill Digestive Disease ATC Drivetrain, Inc. Blue Spruce Incorporated DBA Development Law Courtyard by Marriott & Bar McDonald’s Specialists, Inc. Accurate Laboratories, Inc. Central Mechanical Oklahoma City Downtown / Atlas General Contractors, LLC Blueknight Energy Partners Services, Inc. Bricktown Dodson Custom Homes Acme Brick Company BAE Systems Blunck Studios, Inc. Central Oklahoma Courtyard by Marriott / OKC Duncan Oil Properties, Inc. Aegis Food Testing B & B Medical Services, Inc. Transportation & Parking Northwest Dunlevy Family, LLC Laboratories, Inc. Bolero Tapas Bar & BNSF Railway Spanish Grill Authority Critter Control / CC Home EOG Resources, Inc. Aero Tech Service Cheyenne Petroleum Company Services Associates, Inc. Balon Corp. Boomerang Car Wash Easter Seals Oklahoma Chickasaw Telecom, Inc. Crossings Community Church Airport Express, Inc. The Bank of Union Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Electra Link, Inc. Stores The Children’s Center Crowne Plaza Oklahoma City Allegiance Credit Union Baptist Village Communities of Electro Enterprises Oklahoma City Bravo Cucina Italiana Christ the King Catholic Church Cypress Springs Alzheimer’s & Elliott + Associates Architects Allied Waste Services Memory Support Residence Basin Environmental and Safety Brewer and Associates Cintas Corporation Embassy Suites Allstate Insurance Co. - Dumas Technologies Cytovance Biologics & Dykstra Agency Bricktown Brewery Circor Energy Products, Inc. Emrick’s Van & Storage Becon Contracting, LLC dds Business Solutions Allstate Management CRG Laboratories Clements Foods Company - Company, Agent for Allied Bedrock Contracting, Inc. Garden Club DRC Van Lines America First Insurance Camelot Roofing and Ben E. Keith Foods Construction Coldwell Banker Commercial - Dave and Buster’s Enterprise Rent-A-Car American Parking Best Western Barsana Hotels Canada Company Hocker & Associates Davey Tree Surgery Co. Equal Energy US, Inc. American Prepared & Suites Comfort Keepers Foods, LLC Capital Distributing, LLC Dealers Auto Auction of Eskridge Auto Group Big Sky Companies Cardinal Engineering, Inc. Jackie Cooper BMW & MINI OKC, Inc. Everest Bros. Beatniks, Inc. DBA The Copa Department of Veterans Affairs 40 board of advisors Medical Center bronze lead investors continued ($1,000-$2,999) Evergreen Syndicate, LLC Journey House - American NAPA - Oklahoma City Oral and Maxillofacial Riviera Tanning Spa Topographic, Inc. FAA Credit Union Express Travel NBC Oklahoma Associates, LLC Rockwell Collins, Inc. Trammell Crow Company FedEx Ground Kickapoo Casino NCED Conference Center Osborne Electric Company Rogers Marvel Architects, PLLC Triple Diamond Construction, LLC Firestone Complete Auto Care Kyle Sweet & Associates, PC & Hotel Ozarka Water & Coffee Service Ross Electric A Division of Eureka LASSO Corp. Nestlé Purina PetCare Russell Oil, Inc. 21st Century Home First Commercial Bank Water Company Health Agency First National Bank of Labor Ready Newman Development Rx Medical & Design Panera Bread Bakery-Cafe Twin Peaks Oklahoma Lakeside Women’s Hospital Salazar Roofing and Park at Memorial U.S. Cellular Forest Building Materials Langston Company NewView Oklahoma Construction, Inc. MG Novelty DBA Party Galaxy US Foods Frontier City Legacy at Arts Quarter 94.7 KBRU-96.1 KXXY-101.9 Saratoga Roofing & KTST-102.7 KJYO-1000 KTOK- Pension Solutions, Inc. Construction UniFirst Holdings, Inc. Galt Foundation Legacy Cleaners & Laundry 1340 The Game Performance Technologies, LLC Schlotzsky’s Fresh Catering United Mechanical, Inc. Gerald L. Gamble Co., Inc. Levy Restaurants Nomac Drilling Perfusion Alliance, LLC Schlumberger Oilfield Services Veolia Water Gensler LifeChurch.tv Central Offices Nomaco, Inc. Perimeter Technology Scott’s Printing & Copying Vox Printing, Inc. Glazer’s Oklahoma Lingo Construction Northwestern Mutual Financial Center, LLC 7-Eleven Stores WCA Waste Corporation A Good Egg Dining Group liquidfish Network Petra Roofing Company Shawver & Son Inc. W.R. Hess Company Samuel Gordon Jewelers & Little Caesars Pizza/ OKC FRIDAY Newspaper - Pharmacy Providers of Diamond Merchant Corporate Office Nichols Hills Publishing Co. Oklahoma (PPOK) Sheraton Midwest City Hotel at Wal-Mart Neighborhood The Reed Conference Center Market, #2877 Graftec Communications, Inc. Logix Communications Oak Tree Country Club Phillips Murrah, PC Smart Lines, LLC Wal-Mart #622 Grooms Irrigation Co. Long Wave, Inc. Objectstream, Inc. Pillar Hotels & Resorts Wal-Mart Supercenter #564 Grubb & Ellis | Levy Beffort MA+ Architecture, LLC Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Hospitality Smith & Nephew, Endoscopy Association Wal-Mart Supercenter #1626 Guckenheimer MacArthur Associated Pinnacle Design Group Smith, Carney & Co., PC Oklahoma Center for Implants Wal-Mart Supercenter #2804 H & H Plumbing & Utilities, Inc. Consultants, LLC Piper Valve Systems Smith Roberts & Periodontics Baldischwiler, LLC The Mansion at Waterford Pivot Concepts Walker Companies HEBCO, Inc. Oklahoma Christian Sooner Traditions Warr Acres Nursing Center Hahn Appliance Warehouse The Mantel Wine Bar & Bistro Schools, Inc. Praxis Health Group Oklahoma City Marriott Hotel Southwest Orthopaedic & Bill Warren Office Products Halliburton Energy Services Oklahoma City Abstract PremierSource Reconstructive Specialists Mass Architects, Inc. & Title Co. Warren CAT Hampton Inn Yukon Price Edwards & Company Southwestern Roofing & Metal Dean A. McGee Eye Institute Oklahoma City Industrial Producers Cooperative Oil Mill Company, Inc. Washita Valley Enterprises, Inc. HealthBack Home Health & Cultural Facility Trust Waste Connections Helmerich & Payne (H&P) Medley Material Handling, Inc. Professional Insurors Southwestern Stationery & Oklahoma City Philharmonic Agency, LLC Bank Supply, Inc. of Oklahoma Heritage Trust Company Medley / Turrentine & Orchestra Associates Progressive Stamping, LLC The Spaghetti Warehouse Waste Management of HighMount Exploration & Oklahoma Electrical Supply Oklahoma, Inc. Mercer Valve Co., Inc. Company Providence Place Standard Roofing Co., Inc. Production, LLC Water Taxi of Oklahoma Hodges Trucking Company Metro Appliances & More Oklahoma Employees Quail Ridge Senior Standard Testing and Credit Union Development Engineering Company Watermark at Quail North Dan Hogan Properties MIDCON Data Services, LLC Oklahoma Farm Bureau Quail Springs Mall Sterling Wines & Spirits Co. Wedgewood Village Apartments Holiday Inn Airport Midlands Management Corporation & Affiliates RCB Bank of Nichols Hills Streets, Inc. Welch Floors, Inc. Hooters of Oklahoma City Midwest Wrecking Company Country Style Home Health Reeder General Summit Condominiums WestEnergy DBA Oklahoma Healthcare Yash Ent., Inc. DBA Howard Contractors, Inc. Western Concepts Johnson Express Miko Group, Inc. Solutions Super 8 Bricktown / Downtown The Referral Center Restaurant Group Hudiburg Chevrolet Miller-Tippens Construction Oklahoma Insurance TBS Factoring Service, LLC Company, LLC Department Regent Bank Wiggin Properties, LLC Independent Insurance TMI Hospitality Monarch Dental Associates Will Rogers World Airport Agents Association of Greater Oklahoma National Stockyards Republic Bank & Trust Taco Cabana #426 Oklahoma City, Inc. Monnet Hayes Bullis Thompson Company Windsor Hills Nursing Center Republic National Distributing Terex Roadbuilding InterBank & Edwards Oklahoma Office Systems, Inc. Company Oklahoma Winter House Interiors Mike Monroney Aeronautical Terry Neese Personnel Services INTRUST Bank, N.A. Oklahoma Student Loan The Reserve Petroleum - Permanent & Temporary Wyndham Garden Hotel - Center - FAA Authority Company Oklahoma City Airport InvesTrust 30A Home Moore Norman Technology Old Republic Title of Oklahoma Residence Inn by Marriott - Xerox Corporation JRB Art at The Elms Center / Franklin Road Campus Downtown / Bricktown Thunder Cab OneDOC Managed Print Yellow Book USA Jacobs General Contracting Mutual Assurance Services, LLC Residence Inn by Marriott - Tierra Media Group Administrators West KampCo Foods, LLC dba Options Unlimited Counseling Today’s Roofing, Inc. Johnny Carino’s Country Italian and Consultants lead investors 41 42 connecting you with the power of choice

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