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April Vol.
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A Letter from Our President
The Tulsa chapter of EWI is
experiencing wonderful growth right
now. Membership is doing a great
job recruiting exciting new member
firms, and mentors are stepping in to
nurture and integrate the new reps
into the chapter.
Dana Nichols
EWI of Tulsa
Every time you Just Say Yes, the
chapter grows a little more.
Let’s build on this great momentum
by inviting your mentee to either
attend committee meetings with you
as a guest or by suggesting a
committee for her to join.
Committee meetings are well
attended and an opportunity for
quality time spent with a great group
of professional women. I experience
lots of positive energy and personal
and professional growth each time I
attend a meeting.
New and existing representatives, we
encourage your ideas – let’s keep
growing!
2014-2015 Officers & Directors
President
Dana Nichols, Cimarex Energy Co.
[email protected], 918-295-1708
Vice President/President-Elect
Felicia Senter, Tulsa Tech
[email protected], 918-828-5007
Secretary
Donna Andrest, DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa Downtown
[email protected], 918-732-3617
Treasurer
Kristy Miller, Blueknight Energy Partners
[email protected], 918-237-4024
Sergeant-at-Arms
Leslie Lynn, Cimarex Energy Co.
[email protected], 918-560-7178
B/C/DP
Amanda Colquitt, T.D. Williamson, Inc.
[email protected], 918-447-5303
Membership
Reta Hallam, Manhattan Construction Company
[email protected], 918-878-3382
Programs
Tonya Solomon, Allegra Print & Imaging
[email protected], 918-747-3700
Communication
Angie Walters, Schnake Turnbo Frank
[email protected], 918-582-9151
Fundraising
Trish Richey, Key Personnel, Inc.
[email protected], 918-699-8537
Advisors
Kim Bowman, T.D. Williamson, Inc.
[email protected], 918-447-5044
Jody Davis, Accent Moving & Storage
[email protected], 918-251-5594
Linda Safley, Direct Energy Inc.
[email protected], 918-493-9508
Letter from the President p. 1 • Survey Results p. 2 • April Meeting Announcement p. 3• New Member Spotlight p. 4-6 •
Member Firm Spotlights p. 7-9 Board Reports p.10-12• March Meeting Pictures p. 13-16 • LCAM 2015 Announcement p. 17
Tulsa Chapter April 2015 Newsletter
March Meeting: Member Appreciation
Here’s What Our Members Had to Say…
“The representative from Topeca Coffee gave an impressive presentation, and I learned some
interesting things about coffee and how it is managed, roasted and prepared.”
“The program was too technical and did not promote one of our mission statements.
I would prefer programs that promote personal or professional development.”
“I liked the childhood photo challenge.”
“Loved the idea. People seemed to enjoy the presentation.
Quite a few questions were asked.”
“Traffic challenges required to get there.”
“I loved the Irish Coffee bar! It was also neat to learn about another local company.”
Heather Rettedal, Arvest Bank, and Lisa Stansill,
United States Beef Corp. (ARBY’s)
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April Meeting
Personal Development
April 9, 2015
5:30 pm - Check In
6:00 pm - Meeting Begins
Our guest speaker will be Colin Stanwell-Smith, introduced by Laureate Institute for Brain
Research Chief Operating Officer Colleen McCallum. Colin works alongside Dr. Justin
Fienstein in the study of anxiety in the Float Lab at LIBR.
Laureate Institute for Brain Research
6655 South Yale Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74136
Our meeting will take place at the LIBR Conference Center, and we will take a very short walk
across the breezeway for our tour.
Catering
By member firm – Rib Crib
Dress
Business Casual
Cost
$40 Members and Guests
$30 Sustaining Members
RSVP by Noon on Friday, April 3, to Leslie Lynn via email.
[email protected]
Make checks payable to “EWI of Tulsa.”
Mail to:
Kristy Miller
BlueKnight Energy Partners
6060 American Plaza, Suite 601
Tulsa, OK 74135
Heather Rettedal, Arvest Bank, and Lisa Stansill,
United States Beef Corp. (ARBY’s)
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New Member Spotlight
Sheila D. Sayne, Esq.
What does your company do and what is your function
within the company?
Neuens Mitchell Bonds, pllc, is a Tulsa-based law firm that
practices general civil law and litigation. My primary focus as an
attorney is pretrial litigation, and I work closely with the trial
attorneys in our office.
How did you get into this business?
My father was an attorney and my mother was a nurse. Both
parents enjoyed their work immensely; law and medicine were
frequently discussed at home. With my penchant for reading
and my gift for writing, it was natural that I would pursue the
career that my father loved.
What do you enjoy most about your current job?
Our firm encourages excellence, creativity, and adherence to the highest ethical
standards. It is an ideal atmosphere for personal growth and professional advancement.
Also, I enjoy our firm dynamics. We work hard, we work well together, and we enjoy a
good laugh from time to time.
What was your favorite thing about childhood?
When I was in grade school, we lived on a farm in Ada, Oklahoma. We had horses,
cattle, dogs, cats, chickens, and even a pet duck. There were sulfur springs on the
property surrounded by ancient fossils. We had an incredible view and our house was
visible, too – especially when my father put up the Christmas lights. On the Fourth of
July, we could see the fireworks in Ada and I am sure that Ada could see the Roman
candles that Dad lit, as well.
Tell us something interesting about yourself that a lot of people don’t know.
When I was in ninth grade, I briefly held my high school record for the 50-yard dash.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I am an avid reader. Kindle’s one-click instant gratification has only intensified this. I am
also a movie buff and am thrilled that Warren Theatres opened a location in Broken
Arrow. Finally, I enjoy motorcycle riding with my husband, especially when we can ride
scenic countryside and end up at a good hiking trail!
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New Member Spotlight
Meet Eva Blair
What does your company do and what is
your function within the company?
I am the HR Director for Nichols Brothers,
Inc., a small diversified, privately owned
investment company with interests in oil and
gas production, midstream energy, business
technology services, commercial real estate,
and pump & supply retail.
How did you get into this business?
Purely by accident…I had taken a “special
early retirement” from working in the auto
industry (Ford Motor Company) and retired
again from working in the aerospace industry
(Boeing/Spirit) and eventually got coaxed out
of retirement again to learn about the oil and
gas industry.
What was your first job?
I worked as a hostess/waitress for Steak and Ale while going to TU and made some
money to pay for my sorority social functions & activities.
Who do you consider to be your role model?
My grandpa Eckert (who has since gone on to heaven). He was the kindest and most
gracious man I know, very unassuming and always ready to help anyone who needed
assistance.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
[My husband] TC and I love to travel almost every weekend and visit different relatives and
friends in different cities and states. And of course, go to some of TU’s away games and
cheer them on!
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New Member Spotlight
Meet Diana Medina
What does your company do and what is your
function within the company?
I am the operations manager for MaidPro, a family-owned
and operated home cleaning business.
How did you get into this business?
I began as a service provider and worked my way into
operations.
Who do you consider to be your role model?
My grandfather and my late grandmother have been my
role models. My grandfather’s work ethic and honesty
have been my foundation. My grandmother’s care, love,
patience and gentle spirit have been my guide.
Tell us something about you that not many people know.
Hmm…this is a tough one to answer. I come from very humble beginnings and my whole
life seems to be made up of small accomplishments. I could say that one of my biggest
accomplishments was going from being a service provider to being the operations manager
at the company I work for, or the day we paid off our first home, or even when we bought
rental properties around town; but my biggest and the accomplishment I am most proud of
are my daughters, to know that I have helped create amazing human beings is beyond
comprehension. The future will be such an amazing place with them in it, they are truly my
greatest accomplishment.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love spending time with my daughters and writing poetry, and reading all kinds of books is
my passion. I soon hope to add photography to my list of hobbies.
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Verizon
Verizon is a Fortune 500 company
operating in 150 countries and delivering
the fastest, most reliable 4G LTE
network in America. Our solutions are
empowering individuals, businesses, and
communities everywhere to unlock their
potential and realize the power of
technology. From secure cloud
computing, to Machine-to-Machine
communication, we’re spearheading
tomorrow’s innovations, today, enabling
global businesses to build mobile
workforces, and helping municipalities
run greener and more efficiently.
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Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance is a non-profit economic development organization
supporting one of our state’s most important industries. Through our statewide network of
manufacturing extension agents and applications engineers, the Oklahoma Manufacturing
Alliance provides a full range of services to companies. The organization is a conduit for
assessing needs and finding solutions available through public and private resources. The group
offers technical assistance and business advice, helping manufacturers become progressively
more successful. Services focus on improving the bottom line through concepts like Lean
Manufacturing and Six Sigma, while growing the entire company through expanded markets
and new product development. With its unique operations, the Oklahoma Manufacturing
Alliance is able to reach all areas of the state. Manufacturing Extension Agents are highlytrained with a deep understanding of the manufacturing industry. They live and work in
communities across Oklahoma, taking support into the local workplace.
Hilti, Inc.
Hilti provides leading-edge technology to the
global construction industry. Hilti products,
systems and services offer the construction
professional innovative solutions with
outstanding added value. The headquarters of
the Hilti Group are in Schaan in the Principality
of Liechtenstein. Some 22,000 employees, in
more than 120 countries around the world,
enthuse their customers and build a better
future. The corporate culture is founded on
integrity, courage, teamwork and commitment.
Hilti excels through outstanding innovation, top
quality, direct customer relations and effective
marketing. Two-thirds of the employees work
directly for the customer in sales organizations
and in engineering, which means a total of more
than 200,000 customer contacts every day.
Hilti has its own production plants, as well as
research and development centers in
Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Founded in 1941, by Martin Hilti, the
worldwide Hilti Group evolved from a small
family company. Hilti upholds a clear value
orientation and pursues a policy of
stakeholder value. Integrating the interests
of all the company’s partners – customers,
suppliers and employees – into its strategy,
and actively honoring its social and
ecological responsibility ,creates the
foundation of trust that makes possible the
long-term success of the company.
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Allegra · Print · Marketing · Signs
Allegra Print*Marketing*Signs is a locally owned
and operated full-service marketing
communications resource that provides marketing
and print services to meet the needs of local
businesses. We are a member of a top 200
franchise organization with nearly 500 member
locations across the U.S. and Canada and a systemwide sales of nearly $300 million. We offer
marketing consultation, copywriting and graphic
design services, promotional products and print
management solutions. Our advanced printing
technologies include full-color printing, digital
color printing, signs, posters and banners,
complete finishing services, mailing services, and
variable data processing.
community and the resources of a large,
experienced national company with the talent,
knowledge and tools to apply the best advice and
best implementation practice to your business
goals.
Our mission-- To enhance the value of the
businesses we serve by helping local businesses
grow through strategic marketing.
Allegra Print*Marketing*Signs is the best of both
worlds—the responsiveness and service of a small,
local, independent company committed to its
Schnake Turnbo Frank
This month, Schnake Turnbo Frank
celebrates five years as a member of EWI of
Tulsa. STF is a consulting firm that focuses
of public relations, management and
business strategy – the dual practice of
public relations, management consulting
and business strategy. Founded in 1970 by
Chuck Schnake and joined by Steve Turnbo
as a partner in 1982, the firm has roots
planted firmly in the Tulsa community.
STF is currently owned by Becky J. Frank,
Russ Florence and Aaron Fulkerson. The
firm is still headquartered in Tulsa, opened
an Oklahoma City office in 2008 and
launched a management consulting division
in 2010. Numerous businesses
and organizations
have been supported by the STF team over
the past 45 years. Throughout it all, Chuck
Schnake’s philosophy has remained
constant: Live well - Do what’s right - Work
hard - Have fun - Be good to the people
around you. - The rest will take care of itself.
Schnake Turnbo Frank can assist your
company creating a new community
relations strategy; improving reputation with
message strategy; improving media relations
and interview skills; handling a crisis;
updating or developing your brand; strategic
planning; succession management and
increasing digital engagement.
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Courtesy Report
Susan Layman
April Birthdays
Representatives
April 2
Donna Andrest
DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa Downtown
April 6
Florence Titus
Oklahoma Mailing Equipment
April 8
Gail Dodson
Social Security Law Center
April 12
Linda Jones
Verizon Wireless
April 15
Sharon Keasler
Sustaining
April 15
Jamie Harris
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
April 15
Bonnie Pace
Joe West Company/Insurica
April 17
Sarah Hall
Tulsa Regional Chamber
April 19
Lurley Holt
Sustaining Member
April 20
Tonya Solomon
Allegra Print & Imaging
April 20
Teri Edmonson
The William K. Warren Foundation
April 27
Marilyn Cinocca
Sustaining
April 29
Reta Hallam
Manhattan Construction Company
April 30
Margaret Harrison
Tulsa Community College
April 4
Dr. Steadman Upham
The University of Tulsa
April 17
David Huey
Dewberry
April 17
Stan McCabe
Key Personnel
April 21
R.E. Patterson
Mid-America Land, Grain & Cattle Co.
April 28
Tom McCoy
Cimarex Energy Co.
Executives
Firm Anniversaries
April 1998
Moore Funeral Home, Inc.
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Our Mission
EWI brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the purpose of:
• Promoting member firms,
• Enhancing personal and professional development, and
• Encouraging community involvement.
Our Vision
To be a professional organization that creates value for its member firms and their
representatives through career development, business connectivity, and involvement in
local communities.
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Membership Report
Reta Hallam
New 1st Representative
Sheila Sayne – Neuens Mitchell
Janna Eremita – Bixby Chamber
Diana Medina - MaidPro
Firm Without Representatives/Executives
Mrs. DeHaven’s Flower Shop
New Member Firms
Neuens Mitchell
Bixby Chamber
MaidPro
New Executives
Brian Mitchell – Neuens Mitchell
Krystal Crockett – Bixby Chamber
Greg Ford – MaidPro
Recommended for Posting
Family Therapy Associates
(Psychology, Counseling & Mental Health)
Amie Koehn, LCSW
3010 S. Harvard, Suite 110,
Tulsa, OK 74114
918-624-9088
http://www.amiekoehnlcsw.com/
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March Meeting – Member Appreciation
Teri Edmonson, The William K.
Warren Foundation and
Linda Safley, Direct Energy
Left: Jennifer Broaddus, T.D. Williamson, Inc.
Above: Reta Hallam, Manhattan
Construction Company & Christina Hickey,
Admiral Express Office Supply
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Dates to Note in April
Fundraising/ LCAM Committee Meeting
April 2, 2015
11:30 am
Location: Tulsa Tech
Contact Janis Cohlmia
Good Friday
April 3, 2015
B/C/DP Committee
April 7, 2015
11:45 am
T.D. Williamson, Inc.
6120 S. Yale, Suite 1700
EWI of Tulsa Chapter Meeting
April 9, 2015
5:30 pm
Laureate Institute for Brain Research
6655 South Yale Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74136
Membership Committee Meeting
April 14, 2015
11:30 am
Manhattan Construction Company
5601 S. 122nd E. Ave.
Chapter Board Meeting
April 16, 2015
11:30 am
Cimarex Energy Co.
202 S. Cheyenne, 15th Floor
Contact: Dana Nichols
Reading Rally/ Corporate Literacy
April 17, 2015
12:00 pm
Conference Call
Alzheimer’s Association
2448 East 1st Street
Suite 3000
Fundraising Committee
April 21, 2015
11:30am
Key Personnel
9717 E. 42nd Street, Suite 200
Tonya Jimenez, Tulsa Renaissance Hotel &
Convention Center; Jennifer Broaddus,
T. D. Williamson, Inc.
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Tammy Payton, guest; Donna Andrest,
DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa Downtown
Eva Blair, Nichols Brothers, Inc. &
Vernice Bersche, Merrill Lynch
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Mary Morrow, Sustaining; Reta Hallam,
Manhattan Construction Company
Trish Richey, Key Personnel; LaQuinda “Bebe” Davison, Gatesway Foundation;
Florence Titus, Oklahoma Mailing Equipment
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