OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., July 8, 2010—Leadership Oklahoma recently announced the members of its twenty-fourth annual class selected from applicants throughout the state. "Leadership Oklahoma is very excited about the 50 people chosen for this year's program," said Leslie Paris, Chair of the Board of Directors. "Class XXIV is an outstanding blend of leaders from a variety of fields who will contribute a wealth of knowledge to our discussions on important Oklahoma issues. Leadership Oklahoma is dedicated to providing the leadership necessary to help shape Oklahoma’s future.”

Members of Class XXIV are: Chris Anoatubby, Ada; Steve Baker, Skiatook; Derek Blackshare, Tulsa; Bart Boatright, Tulsa; Karen Bowen, Alva; Lauren Brookey, Tulsa; Kirby Brown, Lawton; Betsy Brunsteter, Oklahoma City; Beth Buchanan, Stillwater; G.T. Bynum, Tulsa; Jason Constable, Edmond; Laura Culberson, Oklahoma City; Julie Daniels, Bartlesville; D. Casey Davis, Monkey Island; Stephen Ellis, Edmond; John Finley III, Miami; Deena Fisher, Woodward; Jim Fram, Tulsa; Greg Gordon, Tulsa; Risha Grant, Tulsa; Sue Ann Hamm, Enid; Kelly Harris, Lawton; Diana Hartley, Norman; Richard Henry, Altus; Jim Hess, Owasso; Leslie Hicks, Ardmore; Shawn Hime, Enid; Rick Huck, Tulsa; Beth Kerr, Edmond; Robin Roberts Krieger, Oklahoma City; Joe Leverett, Altus; Brian McClain, Talihina; Marion McMillan, Shawnee; Darrell Nott, Lawton; Steve Potts, Oklahoma City; Kyle Powell. Okmulgee; Marcy Price, Oklahoma City; Rose Washington Rentie, Broken Arrow; Connie Schlittler, Edmond; Jerry Schuyler, Tulsa; Ben Sherrer, Chouteau; Kimber Shoop, Edmond; Greg Smith, Miami; Scott Stidham, Durant; Ted Streuli, Oklahoma City; Susan Tarp, Lexington; Marnie Taylor, Oklahoma City; Mark Towler, Edmond; Greg Wheeler, Oklahoma City; and Mary Kate Wilson, Ardmore.

A class is selected each year from a wide geographic base representing diverse backgrounds. Members meet monthly for nine sessions in different communities throughout Oklahoma and are exposed to the many social, environmental and economic complexities of the state in order to stimulate inquiry, analysis and solutions for the public good. Leadership Oklahoma is a statewide organization founded in 1986 to create a network of leaders whose increased awareness and commitment to service will energize Oklahomans to shape the state's future. Over 1,170 members from 148 Oklahoma communities have graduated from the leadership program.