Oklahoma City, June 16, 2025 - Leadership Oklahoma is proud to announce the exceptional individuals who have been carefully selected as members of its esteemed thirty-eighth class. Chosen from a pool of outstanding applicants representing diverse backgrounds and regions across the state, this year's program is comprised of remarkable leaders who embody the essence of Leadership Oklahoma's mission. Jodi Lewis, President and CEO of Leadership Oklahoma, expressed great pride in the selection process, stating, "Leadership Oklahoma is thrilled to welcome the individuals chosen for Class 38. This diverse group of outstanding leaders brings a broad range of experience and interests, which will contribute to a deeper understanding of the critical issues impacting our state. Leadership Oklahoma is dedicated to recruiting, educating, and connecting caring and committed Oklahomans and providing them with the information and network to help shape Oklahoma’s future. The members of Class 38 epitomize dedication to excellence and community betterment.”

Members of Class 38, their employers, and where they live are: Caitlin Barnes, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater; Rachel Beckner, Western Oklahoma State College & Beckner Farms, Altus; Ben Blosch; Cherokee Nation Businesses, Tulsa; Houston Brittain, Brittain Risk Management Services LLC, Pryor; Adam Brooks, Candor, Oklahoma City; Kim Brown, Moore Chamber of Commerce, Tuttle; Nick Cody, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Soper; Lezel Cunningham-Safi, Cunningham Safi Legal Group, Edmond; Aaron Curry, Catalyst Financial Group, Edmond; Dusty Darr, ONEOK, Inc., Nichols Hills; Haley Frix, Entrepreneur, Muskogee; Jeff Hall, The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, Tulsa; Erick Harris, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Edmond; Khalid Hussein, Oklahoma Army National Guard, Yukon; Ruth Jackson, Langston University, Edmond; JaHannah Jamelarin, Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Ardmore; Jarrett Jobe, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Edmond; Kaitlyn Kemp, Kemp Quarries Inc, Pryor; Allison Lawrence, Impact Strategies/Oklahoma Donor Alliance/Oklahoma Voter Alliance, Edmond; Christopher Lee, Infinity Capital Partners, Edmond; Greg Marcum, U.S. Army Field Artillery, Field Artillery Commandant Office, Cache; Rhett McAbee, Barber-Dyson Ford of Woodward, Woodward; Renee McKenney, Tulsa Regional Chamber, Tulsa; Matthew Morgan, Chickasaw Nation, Goldsby; Tony Morgan, City of Oklahoma City Fire Department, Piedmont; Thuan Nguyen, THN Insurance Solutions, Oklahoma City; Ellyn Novak Hefner, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma City; Dave Ortloff, Dillingham Insurance, Oklahoma City; Jessie Phillips, Kiamichi Technology Centers, Krebs; Pam Polk, City of Durant, Durant; Casey Pruitt, First National Bank of Oklahoma, Ponca City; Sarah Roberts-Stephens, Tinker Federal Credit Union, Norman; Bruce Schultz, Gateway First Bank, Tulsa; Todd Schuster, Saint Francis Health System, Tulsa; Kaleb Sharp, Continental Resources, Oklahoma City; Kari Shults, Tulsa Community College, Tulsa; Rachel Snider, Autry Technology Center, Enid; Kristi Spomer, Nabholz Construction Company, Oklahoma City; Brandi Thomas, Hilton Garden Inn Lawton Fort Sill and Convention Center, Lawton; Rex Van Meter, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Enid; Jody Vivion, Flintco, LLC, Tulsa; Matt Watson, Guernsey, Norman; Derek White, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, Davenport; Sonny Wilkinson, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Oklahoma City; Jamie Williams, Smiles Family Dental, Miami; Riley Williams, CStar Management, Stillwater; Matt Wright, Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma, Noble; Jeremy Zweiacker, Meridian Technology Center, Stillwater.

Over the course of the next ten months, Class 38 will engage in a series of monthly meetings, visiting nine diverse communities throughout the state. These communities include Seminole, Lawton/Fort Sill, McAlester, Sulphur, Enid, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Guymon, and Stillwater. During these gatherings, participants will engage in discussions focusing on the complex social, environmental, and economic challenges that impact our state. The aim is to foster thoughtful inquiry, rigorous analysis, and innovative solutions for the betterment of all Oklahomans.



Through these immersive experiences, Leadership Oklahoma ensures that its members gain a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted issues facing our state. By fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and meaningful connections, this esteemed program empowers its participants to become catalysts for positive change.