Leadership
Founded in 1931, TEA continues to be the largest and most prestigious networking organization in Tulsa, encompassing over 150 business leaders. Tulsa Executives Association is governed by a Board of Directors that includes 4 officer and 8 members at large positions. Partial Board elections occur every 6 months and a member must be in good standing for at least one year before being elected to the Board. Before being elected to an officer role, a member must serve on the Board for at least one year.
Board of Directors
Officers
- Chairman of the Board:
Jennifer Jones Seed Technologies - President:
Casey Criss Cox Media Group, Inc. - President-Elect:
Keana Dorshorst Answering Connections - Treasurer:
Eric BohneSecurity Bank
Members at Large
Scott BurnettBurnett, Inc.
Jason Fiscus Tulsa Country Club
Lindsay GrayL. Gray Interiors
Chuck LamsonTulsa Botanic Garden
Jeannie MurphyGrimsley's, Inc.
Chris ProbstProbst Communications
Clark RobinsonRobinson Glass
Bob SkaggsNorthwestern Mutual
In addition to the Board leadership, several committees are appointed by the President to support TEA members in a variety of ways.
Keana Dorshorst, Answering Connections Membership Committee Chair
The most robust committee, the Membership Committee reviews potential new members to determine eligibility and to prevent classification overlap with current TEA members.
Gloria McQuade, Burnett Inc. Goodwill Committee Chair
The Goodwill Committee is responsible for ensuring member needs are met during difficult times and positive life events are celebrated together. TEA members consider TEA a family and the Goodwill Committee ensures personal updates are shared as members desire.
Ted Lacina, Sunglow Program Committee Chair
The Program Committee’s goal is to schedule desirable programming during the weekly luncheons. This program may include speakers from outside TEA or it may include a member highlight about their business operations and personal background.
Dan Hiatt, LaMode Cleaners Needs Committee Chair
The Needs Committee is a distinguishing hallmark of TEA membership. Designed to confidentially provide assistance and support, the Needs Committee helps members to overcome business difficulties and reach successful conclusions. Due to the intimate nature of this committee, members are required to be in TEA for at least 3 years and to adhere to the highest business ethics.
Kerrick Draper, Waterstone Mortgage New Member Orientation Chair
The New Member Orientation Committee meets every six months and welcomes new members at a designated luncheon. Joined by 2 Past-Presidents, the New Member Orientation luncheons are designed to give new members an opportunity to learn the ins-and-outs of membership in Tulsa Executives Association.