OKC FRIDAY Vol. 53 No. 51 • Two Sections • 20 pages May 1, 2020
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50 MOST POWERFUL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Chamber VP tops first MPYP rankings By Rose Lane Editor
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SUNNY CEARLEY VP of Membership Greater OKC Chamber
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TRAVIS MASON Director Cushman and Wakefield
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GRAHAM COLTON Musician Partner, Social Order
CLAY TAYLOR Lobbyist The Taylor Group
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STEVEN ADAMS Player OKC Thunder
J.D. BAKER Special Assistant OKC Mayor David Holt
The response was overwhelming to the call to vote in the poll for OKC FRIDAY’s inaugural list of the Most Powerful Young Professionals in OKC. These young professionals are anxious to step up to the plate and follow in the footsteps of the successful leaders who have come before them. They want to make a difference in their city. No. 1 Sunny Cearley is a smart and energetic young woman who is working to grow the Greater OKC Chamber as its vice president of membership. At any chamber event, Sunny is busy greeting some of the organization’s 5,000 members, many of whom she knows personally. Sunny oversees the chamber’s membership sales and retention efforts, member services operations and advertising and sponsorship sales. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Baylor University and a master of journalism degree from the University of North Texas. Her community involvement includes the board of directors for The Civic Center Foundation, El Sistema Oklahoma and Leadership Oklahoma City’s YLX See MPYP, Page 2
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The Way We Were Sailing off Kauai’s NaPali Coast are Joel and Diane Lippert with her mom, Nina Gaugler, in 2000. See More of 20 Years ago on Page 3.
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6. CHRIS PAUL Player OKC Thunder
7. COLLINS PECK Vice President Smith and Pickel
8. SHANNON PRESTI Coord. Youth Leadership Initiatives, YMCA
9 (tie). JAMES COOPER OKC Councilman Ward 2
9 (tie). KIM GARRRET FUNK Executive Director Palomar
10. NATHANIEL HARDING Founder/CEO Antioch Energy
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For more rankings of the Most Powerful Young Professionals, see Pages 11 & 12.
MPYP From Page 1 program. She also serves as the Campaign CabinetHospitality Division Chair for the United Way of Central Oklahoma and is on the Leadership Team for Wellness Now. She is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City Class 30 and LOYAL Class III. 2. Travis Mason is a quiet leader. As a director at Cushman & Wakefield Commercial OKC Inc. he has brokered more than 250 transactions totaling more than 6 million square feet. He is on the Executive Committee of the Boy Scouts Last Frontier Coun-
cil, Positive Tomorrows and the Children’s Foundations of Oklahoma City. Mason is a past president of the Downtown Club of Oklahoma City and the Executive Board and Finance Committee of Allied Arts. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from Rice University where he also played football. 3. Steven Adams was picked No. 12 in the 2013 NBA Draft and has become one of the biggest fan favorites of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Adams, who played one year in college at Pittsburg, became the first lottery and first-round draft picks to come out of his native New Zealand. The sixth-year pro averages 10.9 points and 9.4 rebounds in the currently
suspended 2019-20 NBA season. Currently, Adams is one of five players in NBA history with at least 3,500 points and 2,700 rebounds in his first 400 games while shooting 58 percent or better. 4 (tie). Graham Colton is a Heritage Hall graduate who was the school’s quarterback and led to his team to a class 2A state championship in 1998 against the Tishomingo Indians. He went on to attend Southern Methodist University and began writing and performing songs in Dallas pubs and coffee houses. After a chart-topping major label career, numerous TV appearances and hundreds of sync placements, Colton continues to
expand on the label “singer-songwriter.” He has logged thousands of miles on the road and shared stages with some of music’s biggest artists including Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Kelly Clarkson, The Wallflowers, Counting Crows, John Mellencamp, Maroon 5 and many many more. He has since returned to Oklahoma City. Aside from operating Lunar Manor studios and regular collaboration with Chad Copelin at Blackwatch Studios, Colton co-owns and operates Oklahoma City’s most talked about music venue, The Jones Assembly. 4 (tie). Clay Taylor is a part of both of his family’s businesses – politics and charity. Taylor is the son of lob-
byist Clayton and Center for Nonprofits President and CEO Marnie Taylor. He is a partner with his father and former lawmaker and attorney Rob Johnson in Oklahoma Lobby Group, an Oklahoma City based political consulting and lobbying firm and is of counsel with Riggs, Abney, Neal, Turpen, Orbison & Lewis. A graduate of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, Taylor went on to earn a degree from Oklahoma State University in Political Science and then completed his JD at Oklahoma City University. Clay branched out early to forge his own path running a successful congressional campaign before starting See MPYP, Page 5
20 years ago
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The Way We Were in 2000
Fridaylanders snap photos around the world For years readers have packed their FRIDAY and headed off on vacation to send back great photos.
Off to Rome, Beth Adams, Dixie Hendrix, Franci Hart, Lee Jones and Isabel Fuller.
20-years-ago Ken and Gerry Bonds, left, were touring the wester National Park with Donna and Gov. George Nigh.
Don and Linda Dunn played golf in the great western states. King Tut and Ann Gray.
Gary Sander, Roseanna Smith, Carol Sander and Bill Smith were in Venice.
Editorial cartoonist Jim Lange reads his FRIDAY in Tallin, Estonia.
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Sports Weekly Golf Roundup
HHall, McGuinness win qualifiers
PC North’s Joanna Temple, right, qualified for the Class 6A state golf tournament. - Photo by Richard Clifton, rtcdigitalimages.zenfolio.com
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Heritage Hall and McGuinness are among the favorites to win the Class 3A golf championship, after regional qualifying wins on Monday. Deer Creek and PC North finished in the top 5 of their qualifiers. Meanwhile, the McGuinness girls won their regional. Krahl keys Irish to win: David Krahl shot carded a 146 over 36 holes to capture individual medalist honors and lead the Irish to the team crown at Cushing Country Club.
Sam O’Brien carded a 148 to finish in a 3way tie for second. Meyers takes second for Chargers: Max Meyers posted a 150 to earn runner-up trophy at the Lake Murray Golf Club, as the Chargers won the team crown. Tucker runner-up for Panthers: PC North’s Zach Tucker shot 145 to finish second and help the Panthers to a fourth-place finish at Oak Tree. Davis earns 3rd for Antlers: Ian Davis carded a 152 to finish third in the 5A
FROM THE FRIDAY ARCHIVES While taking a brief respite from our “No More Games to Play” senior tribute series, FRIDAY looks back to last decade from our archives to events on May 7, 2010. Check back next week as another Fridayland school honors its senior spring athletes.
qualifier at Cherry Springs Golf Club in Tahlequah. Farris leads Irish victory: Caitlin Farris shot a 70 to capture a 4A regional at Lincoln Park West, and helped the Irish to the team crown. Hannah Tubbs carded an 84 for
fourth place. Blankenship, Temple qualify for Panthers: Jessica Blakenship shot an 80 and Joanna Temple carded a 92 to qualify for the 6A tournament. The Panthers placed eighth in the team standings.
Girls Tennis Regional
Irish, Chargers cruise to titles Sweeping all four events, the McGuinness and Heritage Hall girls tennis teams cruised to regional titles last Monday afternoon. PC North placed in three events to finish fourth in its regional. Labarthe heads list of Charger winners: Julie Labarthe won the No. 1 singles title to headline Her-
itage Hall’s title. Carissa Villaflor won No. 2 singles. Sarah Bowen and Kelsey Grace teamed up to win the No. 1 doubles title. Sarah Gretsch and Sarah Moll took the title in No. 2 doubles. Irish continue march for history: McGuinness continues its march to a record 12th straight state tennis championship with a regional win at Kickingbird in Edmond. Mia Lancaster won the No. 1 singles title, and Emily Conrad added the No. 2 singles crown. Whitney Ritchie and Trinian O’Neill won at
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Heritage Hall’s Julie Labarthe won the No. 1 singles regional title to help the Chargers to a team crown.
No. 1 doubles. Ashley Chiaf and Abby Hodges teamed up to win in No. 2 doubles. Three Panthers place at regional: Lauren Ferguson and
Jackie Nguyen finished third in No. 1 doubles to help the Panthers to fourth. Kamryn Shipley was fourth in No. 1 singles.
Track Roundup
John Marshall wins Catoosa regional With eight event winners, the John Marshall boys track team ran to a win at the Catoosa regional last weekend. The John Marshall girls also finished sixth at Catoosa. John Marshall’s Elijah Gill won the 400-meter race, while Emmanuel Denson
swept the 110 and 300 hurdles. Teammate Jonathan Barber brought home a silver medal in the 300 hurdles. The Bears also won the 400, 1600 and 3200 relays. Tyler Harrison earned a win in the high jump. Brendon Jordan, Jeffrey Trail-
er, and Kenny Berry finished 1-2-3 in the shotput. A.J. Clark won the discus for the Bears. Jordan Smith, Zakeria Chism, Mariah Johnson, Temisha Sholes finished third in the 400 and 800 relays, while also qualifying in the 1600 relay.
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Congratulatons to the 100 MPYP nominees STEVEN ADAMS Player, OKC Thunder
TIM DOTY Director of Administration, Loves Travel Stops
JAKE MCGUIRE VP/Private Banking, Valliance Bank
RYLEE SIVERTSEN Director Public Affairs, Pearson Public Affairs
JANELLE ARCHER Digital Media Manager, MidFirst Bank
DENA DRABEK VP of External Relations, TARC
CHELSEY MCKNIGHT Senior Account Executive Candor PR
LEXI SKAGGS Director of Major Gifts, United Way
COLBY ARNOLD Staff Completion Engineer, Chesapeake
DENISE DUONG Artist/Muralist, Little D Gallery
KOREY MCMAHON VP/Sales and Culture, Weokie FCU
SELENA SKORMAN Executive Director, Plaza District
BRITTANY ATTAWAY Director of Community Relations, DRG
ERIN ENGELKE Executive Director, Calm Waters
BANSARI MEHTA Practice Administrator, Retina Vitreous
ADAM SOLTANI Executive Director, CAIR
J.D. BAKER Special Assistant to OKC Mayor Holt
ALEX FREEDMAN Director of Broadcasting, OKC Dodgers
KINDT STEVEN MEYERS Vice President, Humankind Hospitality
SALLY STARLING Community Volunteer
ANGELA BEATTY Director Victim Services, YWCA of OKC
TAYLOR FUDGE Managing Partner, Claims Management Resources
LANE NEAL Partner, Durbin, Larimore & Bialick
LESLIE BERGER Director of Communications, OCU
KIM GARRETT FUNK Executive Director, Palomar
PHI NGUYEN Director of Finance/Admin., Downtown OKC
KRISTI BIRK KeepMoving OKC OKC Community Foundation
ALLY GLAVAS Vice President, Candor PR
ABIGAIL OGLE News Anchor, KOCO TV
MATT BLUBAUGH President/CEO, ScissorTail Solutions
BAILEY GORDON Development Consultant Bailey Gordon LLC.
ALLISON PARKER Senior Development Manager, Infant Crisis
BRIAN BOGERT Founding Partner, The Social Order
ELIZABETH GRAY Executive Director, OKC Broadway
SHANE PATE City Manager, Nichols Hills
JUSTIN BRADY Engineering Manager, Chesapeake
JoBETH HAMON OKC Councilwoman, Ward 6
KRISHAN PATEL Attorney, Patel Law Group
COURTNEY BUECHLE Digital Media Specialist, BC Clark
NATHANIEL HARDING Founder/CEO, Antioch Energy
CHRIS PAUL Player, OKC Thunder
STEPHEN BUTLER Assistant Dean for Advancement, OCU
SHELBY HAYS Marketing Director, Evans & Davis
CHRISTIAN PEARSON Musician/CEO, OKSessions
MICHAEL BYRNES President/CEO, OKC Dodgers
MANDY HEAPS President, Junior League of OKC
COLLINS PECK Vice President, Smith and Pickel
CHANDLER CAMPBELL Program Analyst, Department of Defense
JUSTIN HENRY Senior VP/Commercial Lending, First State Bank
BAILEY PERKINS Public Policy Director, Regional Food Bank
JEFFREY CARTMELL Deputy General Counsel, Office of Governor
ALANA HOUSE Assistant Dean for Student Services, OCU
CASSI PETERS Co-owner, Skyfire Media
SUNNY CEARLEY Vice President Membership, Greater OKC Chamber
CAROLINE IKARD AVP/Operations, Technology American Fidelity
DAVID POSTIC Attorney, Postic and Bates
WILL CLAYTON Business Intel. Analyst, OKC Thunder
KYLE IMPSON Dir. Comm. Develop., Chickasaw Nation
GRAHAM COLTON Musician, Partner, Social Order
LAUREN OTTAWAY JOHNSON Associate, Crowe & Dunlevy
ALAN COOK Owner, American Capital Roof./Professor., OU
AMANDA KIRKPATRICKLAWLER Realtor, Metro Mark Realtors
JAMES COOPER OKC Councilman, Ward 2 KIMBERLY COPE Community Relations, Sonic
LINDSAY LAIRD VP Programs, Arnall Family Foundation
SHANNON PRESTI Coord. Teen Leadership Initiatives, YMCA SACHE PRIMEAUXSHAW Constituency Coordinator OK Democratic Party WHITNEY RAINBOLT Principal Broker, Medallion Group ADAM RAINBOLT Sr. VP, BancFirst Insurance Services
LAURA LANG CEO, Thrive
TONYA RATCLIFF Executive Director, Pepper’s Ranch
CASEY CORNETT President, Cornett Marketing
RACHAEL LEONHART Development Manager, Lyric
ERIK SALAZAR Manager, Budget Execution, FAA
TERRANCE CRAFT President, Crafty Administration
JANE LERUM Criminal Justice Advis., County Commission
RYAN SAMPLES CEO, Bankonit
MARGARET CREIGHTON Development Director, Positive Tomorrows
MICHAEL LEVINE SVP/Healthcare Lend., Firs Liberty
STEVEN CURRY VP, Investment Strategist, BOK
SHANNON LOCKWOOD Mgr. Workplace Giving, Allied Arts
IMAN DANGORA Realtor, Sage/Southeby’s International
RACHEL MANN Digital Engagement Lead, American Fidelity
AMY DAVIS Senior VP of Marketing, Mansion Sr. Living
TRAVIS MASON Director, Cushman and Wakefield
MPYP From Page 1 his lobbying career. He attended law school while lobbying full time and has blended a career of lobbying and legal work. Taylor is involved with Infant Crisis Services and the Wes Welker Dream Big Foundation. 5. J.D. Baker is often where OKC Mayor David Holt is as his special assistant. He is the liaison to the LGBTQ community for the Mayor’s Office. Baker is a fifth-generation Oklahoma City native who recently graduated from the University of
BARRY SCHMELZENBACH Superintendent, Harding Fine Arts JENNIFER SCHULTZ Senior VP of Marketing, OU Medicine BLAIR SIMS Events Manager, Allied Arts SUZANNE SINGLETERRY Vice President, Jones PR
Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations. During his time at OU, he was active in the university community and served as the student body president in 2017. He was recognized with the Glenn Snider Human Relations Award by the Oklahoma Education Association for his advocacy in mental health, disability concerns and LGBTQ issues. He also received the Clara Luper Department of African & AfricanAmerican Studies Leadership Award. Along with his capacity in the mayor’s office, J.D. serves as a trustee on the Lake Atoka Reservation Association and he is an active volunteer with the YMCA Youth In Government program.
LACY SWOPE Meteorologist, News 9 JOHN SYMCOX Director/Innovation, First Fidelity BECKY TAYLOR Community Volunteer CLAY TAYLOR Lobbyist, The Taylor Group KRISTEN TORKELSON Comm. Engage Liasion, EMBARK TRAVIS WEEDN Senior Attorney Petrol. Tank, Corporation Commission JABEE WILLIAMS Hip Hop Artist SONNY WILKINSON City Councilman, The Village RHETT WOOD Advisor, Investment Strategies, LLC KIMBERLY WORRELL Development Director, OKCMOA MEGAN YOUNG Talent Development Coord., Paycom OKC’s 50 Most Powerful Young Professionals honors emerging leaders who are in their early 40s and younger.
Booster
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Please email your calendar submissions to jennifer@okcfriday.com, at least two weeks prior to event.
CALENDAR NEWS May 1 • ARTIni ARTini is going virtual! This allows supporters to bid on local art, the silent auction packages and ultimately give back to the amazing arts community. ARTini is going live on Friday, May 1, 6-10 pm. The local artist will take 100% commision of their sold art pieces. With ongoing postponements/closures of art venues, exhibitions, performances and events, our cultural community needs your support now more than ever. Please download the Handbid app prior to the event. Once downloaded you can search for “2020 CAMPtini.” Before bidding, register for the event through the app/website and preview all available art and silent auction packages. The bidding will open at 6 pm on Friday, May 1 but please check out the art on HandBid before then and share it. If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to blair.sims@alliedartsokc.com. May 8 • Garden-in-Place Kit Scissortail Park and Myriad Botanical Gardens have teamed up to create a successful educational experience for the community through take-home
seed growing kits that are great for all ages. During the first two giveaways, approximately 1,500 families picked up seed kits to garden at home. In consultation with city authorities and in light of shelter-in-place restrictions easing in early May, the last seed kit giveaway will take place Friday, May 8 just in time for Mother's Day! Drive through pick up will begin at 1 pm near the Scissortail Park Boathouse. Kits are available on a firstcome, first-served basis while supplies last.Check scissortailpark.org for directions on street access to the pick-up site. Stay current on future Gardenin-Place kit release dates by going to the website listed above. • DSACO April 19 through 25 was Volunteer Appreciation week for the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma. DSACO is a 501c3 nonprofit serving more than 900 families in central Oklahoma. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, DSACO has had to cancel all social and programming events,
which has had a significant impact on new and existing families. Its main priority is to keep its families safe and healthy. For more information and an opportunity to donate to the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma visit dsaco.org/donate. June 27 • River Festival The 9th annual Stars & Stripes River Festival will take place Saturday, June 27. This Fourth of July themed festival combines on-the-water fun with food trucks, and live music, Riversport Adventures, whitewater rafting, racing throughout the day and fireworks to end the evening. Riversport is located at 800 Riversport Dr. in the OKC Boathouse District. • Library EBooks The Metropolitan Library offers EBooks and EAudiobooks to read or listen to on most mobile devices or your computer. They are free to borrow and expire automatically, so there are never late charges. Look through the eMedia services at metrolibrary.org to find a digital book format that works for you.
CLOSINGS - CANCELLATIONS
Chesapeake Events/Shows: Michael Buble- postponed,TBA Pearl Jam – postponed,TBA Baby Shark Live! – postponed,TBA JoJo Siwa – postponed, TBA Jeff Dunham – June 12 Tool – June 17 Journey – June 19 Cody Johnson –June 26 Elton John – July 5 Impractical Jokers – July 31 Maroon 5 – Aug. 4 Backstreet Boys – Aug. 22 Cher – Sept. 18 MercyMe – Oct. 3 Jimmy Buffett – Oct. 15 Foo Fighters – Dec. 1
Dean A. McGee Awards – June 3 Prix de West Art Sale - Sept. 12 Cinco de Mayo Festival - Sept. 13 Annual Chuck Wagon Festival–postponed Western Heritage Awards – Oct. 2-3 Sunbeam Family Services’ Shine a Light event – cancelled Full Circle Bookstore will ship free or deliver books, call 842-2900. Cleo Paker Robinson event Cancelled Brightmusic concert - Cancelled OKC Ballet Ball - Cancelled Tatas & Tinis OKC - Sept. 24 YWCA Casino Night - postponed Paseo Gallery Walk - postponed Redbud Classic postponed until fall Memorial Marathon is now Oct. 4 Paseo Arts Festival is now Sept. 5-7 (e)motion(s): A Triple Bill - Sept. 25-27 As You Like It – moved to Sept.
Send Me Wings
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end Me Wings, the short film I directed for Christian Faith Publishing, will premiere this weekend at the Branson International Film Festival. Branson IFF is a faithbased, family friendly film festival that is taking its festival online this year. Anyone interested in watching the movie should visit www.bransonfilmfestival.com on your computer between April 30 and May 2. Send Me Wings tells the story of a fashion designer working in the city who inherits a church in her small hometown. When she returns to sell it, she discovers a sick boy using the church as a refuge, forcing her to reconsider. Send Me Wings is based on a feature length manuscript from Bobby Cyrus, which he based on his own song of the same name. The books publisher, Christian Faith Publishing, hired me to direct a short film based on the book. I hired Melissa Scara mucci to co-write the script, then brought on Rachel Cannon to co-write, produce, and star in the film. Rachel Cannon is a successful actress and producer who recently moved home to Oklahoma to help take the Oklahoma film and television industry to the
next level. She grew up in Yukon, attended the University of Oklahoma as a member of the Pom Squad, and moved to California after graduation. Since landing in Hollywood, Cannon has worked on some of the biggest shows on television, including Big Bang Theory, Mad Men, and Two and Half Men. She most recently co-starred on the ABC hit sitcom Fresh Off the Boat. Christopher Hunt and Dave Tester from 1577 Productions came on board to film and edit the movie. Those are the same team that directed and produced Eddie, the feature length documentary about coach Eddie Sutton that will have its World Premiere at deadCenter in June. We filmed Send Me Wings in downtown Oklahoma City and on location in Alva. The Oklahoma City portion was filmed in Leadership Square, Kerr Park, and Downtown OKC, Inc. The local production team included Bishop McGuinness and OCU alum Alexander
Knight, Classen SAS senior Bella Tracht enberg, and Westminster School student John Hughes. The music was created by local musicians Noah Engh and Matt Stans berry. The Alva portion included several locations and took a few days. I grew up in Alva and filmed a trilogy of short films there in 2018. So, I was able to use actors and crew members that had worked on the previous films, which made the shoot very efficient. Local churches provided all of the meals. As a filmmaker, I am anxious to see how the film looks online at the Branson festival. As Executive Director of the deadCenter Film Festival, I am grateful and excited to attend another online film festival before hosting my own in June. The goal is to take everything I learn from Branson and apply it to deadCenter so we have the most enjoyable, user friendly film festival anywhere at www.deadcenterfilm.org, June 11-21. If you are interested in sponsoring or attending the 20th annual deadCenter Film Festival, please visit deadcenterfilm. org or email me at lance@deadcenterfilm.org.
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Donation center closures jeopardize 100-year-old Goodwill mission Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma seeks donations to keep employment programs in place for disadvantaged adults. With unemployment nearing historic levels, Goodwill, a century-old organization that helps people find work, is facing a struggle of its own. “We’ve had to close our stores and donation centers due to the pandemic and furlough over 650 of our employees,” said Jim Priest, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma.
“The revenue from our stores supplies 85% of the income we need to fund our mission. That mission – helping people overcome challenges to employment – is more critical now than ever. We need help so we can help others.” Employees who might otherwise struggle to find meaningful work because of developmental challenges or life circumstances gain skills and independence, earn wages and prepare for jobs at Goodwill’s 25 retail stores and 20 attended donation centers. The pres-
ence of those centers in Oklahoma City and Norman and other areas of the state, including Stillwater, Shawnee, Ardmore and Ada, is vital for seniors, veterans and single parents. Goodwill operates training centers, provides access to apprenticeships and coordinates certificate program attendance so jobseekers can gain credentials quickly. Program participants provide janitorial and unarmed security services to businesses and 26 state-owned buildings through
state-use contracts. The organization served more than 1,800 vulnerable Oklahomans in 2019 and helped 312 people find employment. Although retail stores will reopen as soon as possible, mission-critical funding is needed today. Donations can be made online at okgoodwill.org/donate. All money donated stays in Oklahoma.
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Religion
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Don’t worry — take it all to God in prayer By Rev. Laurel Cockrill Columnist Every now and then I find myself having a conversation with a nervous parent. It usually starts something like this: “Reverend Laurel, I’m worried about (child’s name here) because (s)he says (s)he doesn’t believe in God anymore and won’t go to church. I just don’t understand. What should I do?” Though the years I’ve noticed that parents come to me with this sickening worry whether their children are senior citizens or tweens. A parent’s work is never done, it seems. My message to them and to you is this: don’t worry. I know it’s hard not to worry, but trusting God isn’t always easy, and your worry betrays a lack of trust in the God you are so desperate for your child to believe in. Take a deep breath, listen, pray and believe that your child will come to a deep and meaningful faith of his or her very own when the time is right. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Now, proverbs are not promises and should not be read as such, and there is a lot of variance in the idea of “old” here, but the message is
meant to be comforting to us worry-prone parents. When we have raised them in the faith, we can calm down and trust that they will find their way back to it. I say “calm down” because there are other verses at play that aren’t so often quoted, but should be, and should be often: “… do not exasperate your children, so they won’t become discouraged” is the advice Paul gives to the Colossians 3:20-21. He says something very similar to the church in Ephesus 6:34. When parents converse with their children in the spirit of fear, control, worry, and exasperation, we are part of the problem. Take heart that deep and meaningful faith is something that God gives through the miracle of the Holy Spirit to people who wrestle with God. Jacob, our forefather, was re-named Israel (which can be translated “One who wrestles with God”) and it is from his line that we are descended. People who wrestle with their faith are the ones that come away with a relationship with God that is the real thing. Sometimes wrestling with God looks like abandoning the faith by questioning it. I ask all nervous parents to imagine your faith as something really heavy that
you ask your child to hold. For a while they accept it just because you’ve handed it to them, but after a long time holding this heavy thing, they look at it and say to themselves, “I don’t know if I want to hold onto this. I’m going to set it down and see if there’s something else that I’d rather hold, or maybe I don’t want to carry anything at all.” And so, they set your faith down. It’s okay that they’ve set it down. And it’s okay if for a while they go through life with no faith at all. And it’s okay if for a while they pick up something with a little different shape or weight and see if it’s a better fit. But someday, if we don’t exasperate them and when God’s timing is right and God’s Spirit has done his work, someday our children will pick up our faith and claim it as their own. And it will mean so much more to them when it’s not just something that was handed to them. In the meantime, remember what Paul said to the Philippians 4:6-7: “Don’t worry about anything, but pray about everything in thanksgiving for all God has done and the peace that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Amen.
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Cresap Family Foundation and ORA launch restaurant employee relief fund The Cresap Family Foundation in partnership with the Oklahoma Restaurant Association (ORA), announces the OKC Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. The Cresap Family Foundation has pledged a $100,000 matching challenge to kickstart the relief fund managed by the ORA’s Hospitality Foundation. The fund will support workers in the Oklahoma City metro area food and beverage industry who are unable to work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds will be dispersed as $500 grants to approved applicants for their most pressing needs. Applicants must live in Oklahoma, Canadian or Cleveland Counties. In turn, Cresap Family Foundation challenges the community to make a taxdeductible donation to
the relief fund so that additional funds are raised to further support those who serve the dining public on a regular basis. “As the state’s largest private-sector employer, Oklahoma’s foodservice industry employs over 185,000 people or 11% of the total job base. Many restaurant workers who have lost work amid the coronavirus outbreak are now contending with a challenging economic reality. Just as it will take time for restaurants to recover, it will also take time and resources for employees to recover their lost wages. The OKC Restaurant Employee Relief fund will help bridge the gap for these workers during this difficult time,” said Chandy Rice, ORA, Director of Education. “For everyone who is
missing their morning coffee, favorite meal or happy hour… I hope you will consider giving to this fund today. Restaurant and service industry workers have always had a special place in my heart. When I was the Anheuser Busch wholesaler, we worked handin-hand to give our customers the best entertainment experience. As our Foundation was considering impactful ways to get much-needed funds into the hands of these professionals, we were especially excited about this relief fund because it will allow others to easily contribute and guarantee funds get into the hands of those who need immediate help,” said John Cresap, the President of the Cresap Family Foundation. To donate, visit okrestaurants.com.
Film festival streaming entire slate of films/panels deadCenter Film Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary June 11-21, with an extended 11-day schedule, half-price passes and more movies and panels than ever before. Because of the pandemic, deadCenter is moving the entire slate of films and panels online using the latest streaming and community engagement technologies. They are also planning to offer pop-up Drive-In movie experiences for pass holders and sponsors throughout the festival. The online festival will be fully branded, so generous sponsors will enjoy the same great branding opportunities as before, double the amount of all-access passes, and exclusive access to special sponsor events, celebrity discussions and Drive-In movies. 1,600 films were considered for the 2020
festival, making it the most competitive year ever. Of the 140 films selected to screen at the festival, 20 are feature-length movies and 120 are short films. The films come from around the world and across Oklahoma and include hilarious comedies, actionpacked thrillers, thoughtful dramas, insightful documentaries and animated films for both kids and adults. Stay tuned for information on additional feature films, flashback screenings, Oklahoma classic film reunions, Virtual Reality films, screenplay readings, and more. The world has changed. deadCenter is responding by creating the most exciting, robust online film festival possible. Please join us for the 20th annual deadCenter Film Festival, June 11-21. To sponsor or buy $100 passes, visit deadcenterfilm.org.
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OPINION OUR STAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. “Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818. “Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878. “We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
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s we slowly open the gates to life before the virus, we want to praise our readers for the creative ways they found to help others. From mask-making to donating food and money to churches and agencies and responding to every call for help, Fridaylanders are responding with their engrained volunteer attitude. Our Mayors and other leaders are weighing the most difficult choices of their lives, how to protect us from contracting COVID-19 without destroying all of our businesses. Local restaurants and shops are trying to decide whether to
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open and how they can do it safely. It is undoubtedly the hardest decision they will ever make. I want to single out two agencies and their directors. None of us can imagine the enormous burden placed on the United Way’s Debbie
Hampton and the Oklahoma City Community Foundation’s Nancy Anthony. Unlike our “normal” tornado disasters, we don’t know when this will be over, and we cannot measure the damage at this point. We do know many businesses will fail, possibly including OKC FRIDAY. We know our lives will be forever changed. But we cannot give up hope for a better tomorrow. We have influential, capable leaders. And incredibly bright, dynamic young leaders. It will take everyone working in concert to restore our lives, our state, our world. We will do it!
Our Young Professionals will lead our future It is with great pride and immense relief that we present our future leaders to you in the Young Professionals Power Poll. Hundreds of ballots were mailed to influential voters to ascertain, in their opinion, who would like-
ly lead our city in the future. The result is a diverse and multi-talented list. The relief I refer to stems from irrefutable evidence, that to function in times of crisis, like the current COVID-19 lockdown, you need to be born with a cell phone in your hand. Before March 11th, how many of us could Zoom? Set up your computer so you could work from home on your laptop? Understood the difference in wifi and a hard-wired cable network? I cannot even articulate all the things with which I am unfamiliar, because I don’t know they are out there. Once upon a time, we were the smart ones joking
about our elders using the CD drawer as a coffee cup holder and trying to teach them to use a mobile phone. Now we stare stunned when a 4-year-old picks up our cell phone and swipes to find the YouTube app then plays a favorite video. Read the bios of our future leaders. They are not only well-educated, but they also have skills beyond what their professors could teach them. They reach out on the internet to learn the latest programs and techniques. Today, lifelong or continuous learning is a necessary part of surviving. It puts the past in a new perspective. It is an indispensable tool for creating a better future. Congratulations Young Professionals.
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11. ADAM RAINBOLT Senior Vice President BancFirst Insurance
12. ABIGAIL OGLE News Anchor KOCO TV
13. SALLY STARLING Community Volunteer
14. BRIAN BOGERT Founding Partner The Social Order
14. LINDSAY LAIRD Vice President Programs Arnall Family Foundation
14. WHITNEY RAINBOLT Principal Broker Medallion Group
15. TAYLOR FUDGE Managing Partner Claims Mgmt. Resources
16. BAILEY PERKINS Public Policy Director Regional Food Bank
17. MICHAEL BYRNES President/CEO OKC Dodgers
17. KYLE IMPSON Dir. Community Develop. Chickasaw Nation
17. SELENA SKORMAN Executive Director Plaza District
18. JoBETH HAMON OKC Councilwoman Ward 6
19. LAUREN JOHNSON Associate Crowe & Dunlevy
20. BECKY TAYLOR Community Volunteer
20. SONNY WILKINSON City Councilman The Village
20. SUZANNE SINGLETERRY Vice President Jones PR
21. CAROLINE IKARD AVP Operations, Technology American Fidelity
21. LEXI SKAGGS Director of Major Gifts United Way
21. KIMBERLY WORRELL Development Director OKC Museum of Art
22. CASEY CORNETT President Cornett Marketing
22. JOHN SYMCOX Director of Innovation First Fidelity Bank
23. DENISE DUONG Artist/Muralist Little D Gallery
23. ERIN ENGELKE Executive Director Calm Waters
24. MICHAEL LEVINE SVP Healthcare Lending First Liberty Bank
24. KINDT STEVEN MEYERS Vice President Humankind Hospitality
25. BAILEY GORDON Development Consultant Bailley Gordon LLC
25. PHI NGUYEN Dir. of Finance, Admin. Downtown OKC
26. MARGARET CREIGHTON Dvelopment Director Positive Tomorrows
26. ELIZABETH GRAY Executive Director OKC Broadway
27. ALLY GLAVAS Vice President Candor PR
27. STEVEN BUTLER Assist. Dean Advancement Oklahoma City University
27. MANDY HEAPS President Junior League of OKC
28. JANE LERUM Criminal Justice Advisor OK County Commission
28. LAURA LANG CEO Thrive
29. ADAM SOLTANI Executive Director CAIR
29. LACY SWOPE Meteorologist News 9
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30. KRISTEN TORKELSON Comm. Engage. Liason EMBARK
30. AMANDA KIRKPATRICK Realtor Metro Mark Realtors
31. SACHE PRIMEAUX-SHAW Constituency Coord. OK Democratic Patry
31. ERIK SALAZAR Manager, Budget Execution FAA
32. JANELLE ARCHER Digital Media Manager MidFirst Bank
32. SHANNON LOCKWOOD Mgr. Workplace Giving Allied Arts
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33. LESLIE BERGER Director of Communications Oklahoma City University
33. TIM DOTY Dir. of Administration Loves Travel Stops
33. SHANE PATE City Manager City of Nichols Hills
33. BLAIR SIMS Events Manager Allied Arts
34. KIMBERLY COPE Community Relations Sonic
34. BRITTANY ATTAWAY Dir. of Comm. Relations DRG
The write-ins:
Bailey, Sara Bana, Ed Blau, Katy Evans Boren, Chelsea Branham, Abby Broyles, Wesley Burt, Liz Charles, Dakota Cole, Aly Cunningham, Jeremiah Davis, Mike
(Mikey) Dillard, Francie Ekwierckwu, Robyn Elliott, Vahid Farzaneh, Diana Fields, Chris Fleming, Tanzeena Francka, Kelley Gann, Trace-well Gordon and Kori Lyn Hal.
Also, Michael Hart, Carri Hicks, Nick Hoestetter, David Holt, Larisha Hunter, Andrew Hwang, Bernard Jones, Taylor Ketchum, Nikul Kumar, Suzie Loveless,
Jason Lowe, Nicole McAfee, Tracy Medina, Madison Melon, Michael Meyers, Vanessa Morrison, Clay Moss, Trevor Pemberton, Anna Raney and Brian Rousey.
Also, Dustin Rowe, Jay Scambler, Julie Shero, Chris Shilling, Allie Shinn, Jennifer Thurman, Eddie Walker, Cornell Wesley, Aaron Wilder and Patrick Wyrick.
Cyndi Munson, Emily Allan, Elizabeth Anthony, Allison
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Mick Cornett: Audit your leadership skills By Mick Cornett Author of The Next American City Executive Counsel at Jones PR Extraordinary times create extraordinary opportunities. While careers may have taken a pause for the moment, now is an opportune time to take a personal audit of your professional skills and develop areas of improvement to boost your career path when we all return to the workplace. Young professionals wanting to sharpen their leadership skills should make a checklist of their workplace habits. Are you on time? Do you speak with clarity? Are you an interesting person? You can’t become a leader if your habits aren’t attractive to followers. At any meeting or appointment, people may not notice who is on time, but they notice who is early, and who is late. Use this as an opportunity to establish a reputation. While communicating with coworkers, speak with a purpose and in a manner that is easily understandable. If it’s an important conversation or presentation, rehearse. Play out scenarios of how it may go. Expect the unexpected. While honing your communication skills, lessen your habit of exaggeration. You probably use terms like “always” and “never” to make a point. Find a specific somewhere in between to better make your point. You can’t successfully win an argument by exaggerating your side of the discussion. And you shouldn’t need to. Be an interesting person! Read about new subjects and trends. Take notes. Think about what you
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Young Professionals: Lead where you are planted By Rose Lane Editor As we honor the 50 Most Powerful Young Professionals in OKC, we asked a group of successful leaders to offer some advice to the next generation.
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can say that others will find compelling. And finally, pick out a compelling person in your workplace or circle of friends. Study what they do and what they say. Which of their habits and mannerisms could you adopt on your path to leadership? Great leaders are those who don’t have to ask individuals to follow them. Use this time to develop lifelong leadership skills, and when you get back to work, blaze a trail that others are inspired to pursue.
Marnie Taylor President and CEO OK Center for Nonprofits There is an old saying “bloom where you are planted.” As someone who has been planted in many cities, many organizations and given many opportunities, I have come to believe that the true lesson is to “lead where you are planted.” As an employee of the American Red Cross in 1995 I saw this lesson demonstrated minute after minute, day after day and now year after year. We call it the Oklahoma Standard. Having recently watched as we honored so many heroes at the 25th anniversary of the bombing, I was reminded of the thousands of stories of leadership that unfolded during that time. Everyone led. Everyone led where they were planted. You don’t have to have a title to lead. It doesn’t have to be in your job description. Leadership is seeing a need for something to be better, raising your hand and saying “I’ll do it,” then rolling up your sleeves and giving it your all. And when you fall short, take the lessons you have learned and do it all over again. What does that take? I believe it takes grit, grace and gratitude. Leadership is hard gritty work that will test you beyond what you thought were your limits. It takes grace. Being gracious and giving grace to others
along the way. And it takes gratitude. Being grateful for the opportunity you have been given and for your God-given gifts and talents. But never forget, it also takes lots and lots of gratitude for those around you. Those who support you and those who come along side you. Remember, you are part of a garden called life. Jerrod Shouse Shouse Consulting It’s important to have relationships in your life with people you can learn from and turn to for advice. Find a mentor in your profession. Identify a colleague you trust and respect. Have a close friend whose success you want to emulate. We all have to make tough decisions – both professionally and personally. And chances are, someone close to you has grappled with a similar situation. You can learn a lot from those who have gone before you. So make sure you have people you trust that you can turn to for counsel, and it will make those tough decisions a little bit easier. Debby Hampton President & CEO United Way of Central Oklahoma I would advise young professionals who are looking to develop their leadership skills to find a mentor. I, personally, have several. When you find individuals who you admire, invite them to coffee or lunch and ask them for feedback on your ideas. In addition to listening to your mentors, observe their leadership style and how they interact with others. See ADVICE, Page B2
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ADVICE From Page B1 I would also encourage aspiring leaders to always say yes! Whether you’re asked to attend a lunch meeting or join a professional group, you will always meet new people and I guarantee you will learn something. I remember when Carlos Johnson invited me to Economic Club, and I said yes because Carlos asked. Economic Club is not something I would have sought out, but now I am a 10-year member and can honestly say I love attending. I always learn something new at Economic Club dinners and have met the most interesting leaders. And always, always say yes to volunteering, whether it be serving on a nonprofit board or committee or working on the front lines of a nonprofit serving our community. I promise you will never regret it and your experience will help you become a compassionate leader ─ a leader that will make a difference in our community. David Holt OKC Mayor I think I just recommend that young professionals retain their strong work ethic, which certainly is necessary to success, while at the same time remembering that your professional relationships are secondary to your family ones. Will there be days
where work comes first? Of course, it happens, but family is what you need to prioritize as the default. Perhaps this COVID-19 experience has allowed us to each rediscover that in case we had lost sight of it. I also encourage young professionals to have a well-rounded community involvement and to be present in the civic life of our city. There are so many macro factors that will affect your ability to succeed, and you need to pay attention to those as well. Mike Turpen Attorney Three qualities of leadership: In our pursuit for success, it is important to always remember that — you can buy a house, but you can't buy a home, you can buy people, but you can't buy friends, you can buy a reputation, but you can't buy character. The most important qualities in life cannot be purchased. With that premise, please consider my Three Qualities of Leadership: 1. Funny bone/a sense of humor. A leader has to have a sense of humor ... hopefully the gift of self-directed humor. Shakespeare said: "Show me a man who never makes a joke and I will show you a man who stands as a joke to the whole world." Will Rogers observed: "Humor is a passport to the heart." Indeed it is, and inevitably laughter leads to listening. 2. Backbone/a sense of courage.
50 Most Powerful Young Professionals Courage is being scared, but saddling up anyway. As Andrew Jackson observed: "One man with courage makes a majority." It's always the right time to do the right thing. My No. 1 rule for meaningful leadership: Character is destiny! 3. Wishbone/a sense of idealism. We are all fellow travelers on the spaceship Earth; we must believe in "WE" instead of "ME." As Martin Luther King admonished: "Life's most persistent and urgent question is — 'What are you doing for others?’’ Congrats to the Most Powerful Young Professionals in OKC. Stacy McDaniel Executive Director Cleats for Kids As a young professional, you are defining your personal goals. I encourage young professionals to define their goals not by “success” but by “purpose.” Let your purpose be your long-term goal that ignites your passion and makes a contribution to the world. Your purpose should be built on a strong set of values that are defined by your faith. Over the years, I have observed two important things in work. First, more good work gets done and more people’s lives are changed when we work together for something bigger than ourselves. Second, work is more meaningful and simply more fun by being “in the arena” and getting your “face marred by dust and sweat” as Theodore Roo-
sevelt said. I always like to remember a few pointers shared by the amazing and inspirational people with whom I have been blessed to work: kindness is never wasted, be courageous and do not fear mistakes, people’s time is a precious gift, your end goal is simply the sum of many small goals and don’t sweat the small stuff. I commend all our outstanding and inspirational young professionals – you will shape the future of our great city. Judy Love Founder Love’s Country Stores I don’t really know what I can add that would help this group of young professionals in anyway. They are truly impressive and so very ahead of where I was at their age it is almost embarrassing. I think the only thing I could add is to keep up the incredible job you have been doing. The community is very appreciative of you so never lose sight of that. It is so great to see younger folks so focused on their personal development and their dedication to those that are not as fortunate as they are. Just keep on chugging guys and gals, continuing your life in such a meaningful way. Renzi Stone CEO Saxum Being "powerful" and "young" is a big responsibility. And it is relative. Some of you are powerful among your peers while
others are powerful in your industry. Most of you are well on your way to being powerful in the future. Instead of focusing on "power" I'd like to encourage each of this year's worthy honorees to focus on the connection between being perceived as being "powerful" and what it means to be a good citizen. A citizen is defined as an inhabitant of a particular city. So Oklahoma City and all of us Fridaylanders are citizens. Citizenship is the idea that there are civic duties that are incumbent on each of us to guide our behavior in that place we call home. Citizens who also have power are in an enviable position of influence. Those with the most influence are counted on to make things happen. Are you powerful and a good citizen? I like what the author and Pastor Rick Warren said, "The purpose of influence is to 'speak up for those who have no influence.'" Or perhaps you are more of a Clint Eastwood fan. He said, “It takes tremendous discipline to control the influence, the power you have over other people's lives.” Mary Pointer Senior VP Frontier State Bank I owe my success to my mentors. They have always been there to provide guidance, wisdom and leadership. They have helped me get out of my comfort zone to accomplish things that I never dreamed would be possible.
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John Symcox is a First Fidelity Bank director, community innovator John Symcox, from Norman, serves as the vice president, director of innovation and senior wealth manager for the First Fidelity Bank. Pioneering the Digital Community Banking segment through industry innovation, John focuses on working with technology partners and FinTechs to enhance the financial services industry. John’s advocacy for others is a perfect fit for pursuing change in an industry that impacts so many people. John is a business risk management, investment, and consulting specialist. With deep engagement in family and business financial
planning, business operation management, business risk, consulting on industry best practices, and investment management consulting, John brings these together to advocate for the success of customers. John is a graduate of Westminster College with a B.A in business administration with a focus in finance. John stays busy with volunteering and civic efforts. He currently is on the board of directors of Upward Transitions in Oklahoma City and serves on the Executive Walk Committee for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. John ran for the 2018 District 30 State Senate
seat in NW OKC. Though falling short in the general election, John continues his efforts advocating for families and businesses in the political, financial, and nonprofit communities. In 2010, he was recognized as one of Tulsa's “40 Under 40.” He is active in the United Way, the Central Oklahoma Art Council, and volunteers with the Central Oklahoma Food Bank. John is a former high school soccer coach and camp counselor. John's passion for helping others drives his everyday activities, whether it be helping businesses grow or serving in the community.
Helping others is a realtor’s job By Amanda Kirkpatrick Lawler Realtor, Metro Mark Realtors Congratulations and many thanks to the nominees and others in our community who are making a difference both professionally and through volunteerism! My job as a realtor is all about helping others. I serve, advocate for, and educate my clients and network on what's going on in our community and in the real estate market. I listen to their needs, cre-
ate a roadmap, and ensure in the end that my clients achieve their financial goals, all while making the process as smooth and stressfree as possible. I continue my service beyond closing by offering market updates and recommending local experts to help home owners address any housing need they might have. In addition, I host annual client appreciation parties, educational gatherings, See LAWLER, Page B6
Young professionals step up amid pandemic Most young professionals have limited experience navigating major world events, and now many of them are finding themselves thrust into a position of leadership amid a global health crisis. Luckily for many, Megan Carter, lifestyles and transportation director at Concordia Life Plan Community and Keri Sapcut, office manager at VillagesOKC, have risen to the challenge by displaying the passion it takes to make a powerful impact with the older adults they are serving. “Megan has worked tirelessly to ensure Concordia’s residents feel heard, supported and cared for, despite these challenging circumstances,” said Julie Davis, marketing director at Concordia
Life Plan Community. “It’s been inspiring to see her rise to this challenge and find creative solutions. Our residents and staff look to her for direction and she delivers.” In her role as lifestyles and transportation director, Carter engages residents in enriching activities and coordinates all aspects of Concordia’s Wellness on Wheels Program. She was honored as the Leading Age Oklahoma ‘Outstanding Employee for Resident Services of the Year’ in 2014. “Because our residents are not able to do their usual activities or socialize in common areas, we needed to find solutions fast See CONCORDIA, Page B6
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Diversion Hub opening soon in Oklahoma What is the Diversion Hub? The Diversion Hub is a comprehensive, one-stop network located in Midtown Oklahoma City, utilizing the power of multiple support agencies through service delivery. Expected to open later this month, the Diversion Hub case managers and justice navigators will connect clients to the needed stabilizing resources and services from on-site partner agencies. A robust referral network will be maintained for any offsite services. It is our goal that by placing these resources in one, convenient location, we increase the accessibility for these individuals and decrease their encounters with the
criminal justice system thereby creating self-sufficient and safe members of the community. Who do we serve? Our clients are justiceinvolved individuals within Oklahoma County that are in need of connections to resources, case management and coordinated service delivery under one roof that will aid in building self-esteem and provide hope to those clients who have been lost in the system. These individuals we seek to serve may have been involved with either the Oklahoma City Municipal System or the Oklahoma County Jail. Our clients will be connected to resources that assist with
The individuals the Diversion Hub will seek to serve may have been involved with either the Oklahoma City Municipal System or the Oklahoma County Jail.
their specific needs regarding court compliance, housing, education, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, employment, benefit navigation and family services. By
walking alongside our clients, we hope to provide the accountability, assistance and encouragement that is needed after being involved in the criminal justice system.
What is your role? The “one-stop” capabilities of the Diversion Hub include a food pantry, clothing closet and providing hygiene packs to the individuals we serve. We are excited to invite volunteers to contribute to these efforts! Your roles may include but are not limited to donating nonperishable and canned goods to the food pantry, donating clothing for men, women, and various hygiene items; as well as donating your time to serve the clients at the Diversion Hub. Information on how to support the Diversion Hub and/or to sign up volunteer may be found at okdiversion-hub.org.
Volunteering is all-different in this day and age By Mandy Heaps President Junior League of OKC As president of a membership organization that promotes voluntarism, I think a lot about what it means to be a volunteer serving the community in today’s world. Volunteering is a different animal in the 21st Century. People are working full or part-time jobs, not to mention engaging in at least one side hustle. They have access to volunteer opportunities through their workplaces. And, for some, flexing their social media muscles to advocate for important causes can fill that bucket of creating change. It’s true that people are busier and feel more overwhelmed than
ever before ... and even if it’s not true, it’s the perception that drives reality. What remains, however, is the fact that volunteers can transform an organization and build better communities. I wish I had a crystal ball to show me what voluntarism will look like after the COVID-19 pandemic. This experience has shown that the desire to help and serve doesn’t diminish when we are social distancing. We have seen people tirelessly creating face masks, delivering meals, reading stories online or creating music for the entire neighborhood to hear from their homes. The desire for humans to help doesn’t go away when we can’t be in See JL, Page B5
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Stay well — Aunt Pittypat’s wants to be a light in dark times We at Aunt Pittypat’s Catering hope to be a glimmer of light in these worrying times. Your family deserves to enjoy this time together and if we can provide a great meal so you can focus on family then that is our goal. For over 35 years Aunt Pittypat’s Catering has provided hospitality to Oklahomans and we don’t plan on stopping now. So, follow the rules, stay home and EAT NAKED! Our sanitary, hygienic and amazing food will be delivered outside your door or you can pick it up curb side at 1515 N. Portland Ave, OKC, 73107. Call 942-4000 when you arrive with the name on
your order and our staff will bring it to you with gloved hands. EAT NAKED! Orders will work like this: Call or email orders by 10:00 am and schedule delivery or pick up by noon or later the same day or whatever day and time you choose. Orders received by noon, will be available by 2 p.m. same day. Items will be made fresh, packaged, refrigerated and sent with reheat instructions so you can enjoy them at your leisure. Menus will evolve daily, so we can add new options as Chef Christine and our culinary team gets creative for your family. Kid friendly items, appetizers,
desserts, salads and Throw Back Thursday comfort food main course options are all part of the plan. We are also featuring favorites from our former restaurant Trattoria il Centro Italian Urban Eatery! Your virtual happy hour will be the talk of the neighborhood when you add hors d’ouevres! We are happy to accommodate dietary requests to include vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Wine, beer, beverages and plasticware are available for purchase as well, so don’t hesitate to ask for anything you might need! Stay well Oklahoma and EAT NAKED!!
JL From Page B4 physical proximity; it just changes the nature of the work. But no matter what, people find ways to help even when they might feel helpless. One of life’s simple truths that has been underscored during COVID-19 is that we will always need people, and we will always need people to step up and volunteer — not just during a crisis or emergency but during life’s everyday crises and emergencies. It’s for this reason that the Junior League of Okla-
Members of the Junior League step up to help out during life’s everyday crises and emergencies.
homa City exists and sends out love to every volunteer working on the front lines of life’s everyday disasters. Heaps serves as president of the Junior
League of Oklahoma City and is senior director for university programs & leadership annual giving at Oklahoma State University Foundation.
Braised Beef with Root Vegetable Jus, Scalloped Potatoes and Brussels Sprout Hash for two.
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Amanda, Kirk, Emerson, Jennings and Travis Lawler.
LAWLER From Page B3 and I notify clients on happenings going on in our city and other great-to-know topic either about real estate or life in general. Check out my YouTube channel, “The Real Amanda Kirkpatrick-Lawler” to see my latest updates! My work and my life are about service. My motto: the more people I help in real estate, the more people I help in the world. The support that I’ve been able to offer my clients and my community is a gift, which gives me great joy. If you are interested in buying, selling, investing, or simply learning about real estate, please reach out. On average, my listings sell 45
days faster than the average reported by the Oklahoma Association of Realtors (OAR), and for 97 percent of list price while OAR reports an average of 86 percent (on a $500,000, that is a significant difference of $55,000!). I am an associate broker, certified Sellers Representative Specialist, and an Accredited Buyer Representative. Contact me today at 706-5513 or amanda@sweethome405.com and we’ll set up a time to meet in person or virtually. My colleagues and I at Metro Mark Realtors will take great care of you. I look forward to getting to know you and your family. Together we will meet your goals and find the home of your dreams! My family currently resides in Quail Creek. You might meet them at a client appreciation party down the road!
CONCORDIA From Page B3 to keep them engaged mentally and physically,” said Carter. “I am honored our residents are placing their trust in me and feel comfortable to ask questions and express concerns. I’ll do what it takes to make sure they’re cared for.” Like Carter, VillagesOKC Executive Director Marilyn Olson said office manager Keri Sapcut has demonstrated a deep capacity for innovation, flexibility and empathy, qualities that Olson said Sapcut is using to lead their organization at this time. “Keri went above and beyond in the first week of this crisis by developing a tutorial and giving personal guidance to foster virtual connections,” Olson said. “VillagesOKC and our members
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are appreciative she is contributing her time and talents toward helping us live our best lives in a challenging time,” said Olson. “Our members have handled this pandemic with such amazing attitudes. It inspires to find new ways to make them feel connected and engaged,” Sapcut added. The residents of Concordia and members of VillagesOKC have expressed appreciation for these powerful young professionals and hope the community will consider options like these for themselves. Learn more about Concordia and VillagesOKC at concordiaseniorliving.com or villagesokc.org.
50 MOST POWERFUL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
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First Liberty Bank celebrates the achievements of Senior VP Michael Levine By Joey P. Root President & CEO First Liberty Bank
the Heritage Hall Alumni Association Board, formerly holding the position of After learning that treasurer for two Michael Levine was years. He served as a chosen as one of the member of the boards OKC FRIDAY newsof both the Intermedipaper’s inaugural ate Banking and ComMost Powerful Young mercial Lending Professionals, we were Schools for the Oklapleased and excited, homa Bankers Associbut not surprised. ation. He is also an Michael is an active member of both exceptional young the Greater Oklahoma banker who has City and the NorthMICHAEL LEVINE accomplished a great west Oklahoma City deal early in his career. Chambers of Commerce, as well as Michael started at First Liberty currently serving as an ambassain May 2015 as a commercial dor of the State of Oklahoma for lender and soon after was promotthe Graduate School of Banking at ed to senior vice president and Colorado. division manager of the Private A graduate of the University of Banking Division. He was the priOklahoma, he is a member of the mary force behind re-branding the Oklahoma Bankers Association division to Healthcare Banking to Emerging Leaders. He has volunreflect his focus on that market. teered his time with Big BrothDespite the highly competitive ers/Big Sisters, Habitat for nature and difficulty of developing Humanity, United Way Day of Carrelationships in the healthcare ing, The Regional Food Bank, and industry, Michael has built a the YWCA. In 2016, Levine graduvibrant and robust portfolio of ated from Leadership Northwest clients in a very short time. and, in 2018, graduated from Michael serves as a trustee of LOYAL Class XIII.
Cushman & Wakefield provides seamless real estate transactions With brokers specializing in office, industrial, multi-family and retail, Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Oklahoma, Oklahoma City serves its clients in advisory services, investment sales, landlord and tenant representation, sale leaseback and site selection. Taking pride in OKC, Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Oklahoma, Oklahoma City’s local market knowledge and strong industry relationships go unmatched, giving clients the confidence their real
estate needs are being executed at the highest of standards. Established in the year 2000, Commercial Oklahoma joined alliance with Cushman & Wakefield in 2009 with offices located in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Utilizing the Cushman & Wakefield global platform and over 35 years of experience, our Oklahoma City professionals can provide local and national clients with seamless real estate transactions from start to finish regardless of geographic location.
Love’s Travel Stops Share the Love Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores corporate employees helped Share the Love by partnering with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to help provide thousands of meals to Oklahomans living with food insecurity. The group of more than 150 Love's Travel Stops volunteers spent the sixth annual "Share the Love" event packing and sorting food donations at the Regional Food Bank while a group of 30 Love’s Trav-
el Stops employees assisted clients as they shopped for food and restocked shelves at Moore Food & Resource Center. "Share the Love" began as a way to commemorate Love's Travel Stops’ 50th anniversary in 2014 and has now become an annual event. The company spends the day giving back to the Oklahoma City community, the home of their corporate headquarters. The organization first part-
nered with the Regional Food Bank in 1993. During that time, Love’s Travel Stops and its employees have volunteered 4,084 hours and helped provide 957,600 meals through donations. One in six Oklahomans are food insecure. The Regional Food Bank works with its network of more than 1,300 community-based partner agencies to provide food to 53 counties in central and western Oklahoma.
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DRG: Success by working together for Oklahoma Oklahoma City based Delaware Resource Group (DRG) has grown to become a global and among the most diverse aerospace defense contractors serving the military, allies and commercial customers. DRG provides critical training and logistics services for tens of thousands of men and women around the globe from the United States and allied nations, supporting many of today’s most advanced military programs and aircraft. Since 2002, DRG has provided the highest level of contractor training service and support for the war
fighter. DRG was founded by Phil G. Busey, Sr. With his leadership, the company is proud to be a familyowned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With operations around the globe, the company strives to carry the family-operated culture of principled integrity and profit with a purpose to
all aspects of the business. Because of DRG’s leadership within the local aerospace defense economy, Phil Busey Sr., and DRG have taken a lead to facilitate conversations with other business and community leaders surrounding workforce development for the aerospace industry in Oklahoma.
DRG is proud to grow in Oklahoma, and the aerospace industry has room and opportunities to continue expansion and diversification of Oklahoma’s economy. To continue growth in Oklahoma, strong public education and higher education opportunities need to be a priority for everyone. Oklahoma must com-
pete globally for jobs, having both the talent pipeline and a strong public education system and higher education institutions funded to allow them to grow their academic programs is critical. Oklahoma must improve its education system to compete. Oklahoma must also recognize the importance of partnerships with tribal economic engines. Spreading the word that Oklahoma is a great place to live and raise a family and encouraging State leadership to invest in education and our economy continues that progress for us all.
Carroll named diversity VP at OCU will also identify and build Oklahoma City Univernew community engagesity has named Talia Carment opportunities. roll, Ph.D., vice president Carroll currently serves for diversity and inclusion, as the director of the MarPresident Martha Burger cus Garvey Cultural Cenannounced.Carroll will ter and an adjunct faculty begin her work at OCU on member in the Higher June 1. Education and Student With over a decade of Affairs Leadership proexperience across numergram at the University of ous functional areas, CarTALIA CARROLL, PH.D. Northern Colorado. In her roll has dedicated much of director role, she leads and her career to improving the academic and social support works collaboratively with campus offered to historically marginalized partners to offer strategic support and underserved populations, with to students. She acts as a consultspecial attention devoted to ant for faculty and staff in addressenhancing campus climates and ing diversity, equity and inclusion experiences for all students, faculty efforts across campus. Carroll also co-leads the Interfaith Engagement and staff. At OCU, Carroll will guide, devel- Committee at UNC, which has been op, enhance and implement diversi- featured by Interfaith Youth Core, a ty and inclusion programming, national leader in interfaith coopertraining and other initiatives. She ation.