Carey Warren ’85

College of Arts and Science

 

Coterie Media began as a team of professionals with one mission: to combine our diverse set of skills to achieve a collective goal: our client’s success. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, our team excels at building innovative programs that propel our clients forward. We generate unique opportunities, produce concepts and execute customized strategies that build awareness and engage stakeholders. We work in the media, branding, content, promotions, PR, social media and ad sectors.

 

Matt Villarreal ’11

Spears School of Business

Michael Tate ’10

College of Arts and Science  

 

Infinite Composites develops and manufactures advanced composite pressure vessels and structures. IC was founded in 2010 to revolutionize composite pressure vessel technology with the ultimate goal of enabling the widespread adoption of composite pressure vessels. Their vision is to make the infinite Composite Pressure Vessel (iCPV) the key enabling technology for space exploration and sustainable transport.

 

Paul Allen '01

Spears School of Business

 

A six-time Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company and 37-time workplace award winner, is disrupting the finance, accounting, and technology consulting space. Their mission is to make lives easier for CFOs, and their teams are fueled by a simple business philosophy. Prioritizing the well-being of their people over profit enables them to attract the brightest and best from Big 4 and industry alike. Happier employees delivering unmatched hospitality differentiate our client experience from other business advisories.

Destin Kaid Woodard '19

Spears School of Business

 

Ten Toes LLC started as a class project during Destin Woodard’s sophomore/junior year at OSU, he was working on several other businesses, but Ten Toes seemed to be the most attainable at his age. He transferred to OSU-Tulsa and opened Ten Toes that same year downtown. He then moved to a mall in Tulsa, then opened another location in Memphis, Tennessee, at a similar mall, and recently he opened his third location in Dallas, Texas. It has been a 7-day-a-week grind for the past 5-6 years, and he has no plans to slow down even with the current economy.

Matt Scovil ’04 & ’07

Spears School of Business

 

Nathan Gilchrist ’08

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

 

Medefy was founded to help everyday people navigate confusing, complex healthcare like an expert using the best tech, the best approach, and the best employees on earth. Medefy is a healthcare app that directly guides and navigates employees to make high-quality, low-cost, individualized care decisions in real time. The platform allows employees to take advantage of all the offerings of modern health benefits plans with live, human help and eliminate the common education gap between robust plans and members. Medefy provides powerful health benefits navigation and an on-the-go healthcare experience with real, human Care Guides that know the plan inside and out and provides real-time results in less than a minute.

Steve Crowder '76

College of Arts and Science

 

Little River Energy was founded in 1979 by Steve Crowder to drill for and produce oil primarily in Oklahoma. The company continues to explore for oil in its 44th year of operation and is proud to have its offices in Drumright, Oklahoma.

Paul Hood '89

Spears School of Business

 

Hood & Associates, CPAs, PC was founded in 1992 by acquiring a small practice in Bartlesville. In the last 31 years, Hood & Associates has driven growth through acquisition to now 17 offices across Texas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Hood is said to be the largest single-owner CPA firm in the country and changing an industry as the Firm of the Future Tech Enabled Services Company.

John Alberts '87

College of Arts and Science

 

In an industry focused on people being adversarial, Bedlam Law promotes a resolution-minded solution to legal issues involving family law cases including divorce and estate planning. They encourage mediation, avoiding trial, and resolving things without a drawn-out and costly legal battle. They believe this leaves a relationship between parents that allows them to co-parent children moving forward. Bedlam Law and Bison Law Firm, their sister firm, service all of Oklahoma with their unique brand of law.

J.W. Peters

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

 

In 2017, founders Kevin Jones and J.W. Peters started Solar Power of Oklahoma (SPO) with the goal of helping Oklahomans cut costs on their monthly electric bills. Jones and Peters started the company installing solar themselves on hot Oklahoma roofs with a crew of five people. Today, they have grown the company to over 65 employees in Oklahoma City and Tulsa and more than 120,000 solar panels installed in Oklahoma.

Jeremy Davis ’96

Griff Jones ’91

Chuck Watson ’72

Spears School of Business

 

Twin Eagle is a North American leader in physical natural gas marketing with a focus on strong customer relationships and logistics expertise with a reputation for integrity and reliability. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and was founded in 2010 by OSU alumni Griff Jones ('91) and Chuck Watson ('72). Twin Eagle is led by Jeremy Davis ('96), and their primary equity holder is Five Point Energy.

Heath Clinton '93

College of Education and Human Science

 

Alison Grogan '06 & '08

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology 

 

Matt Devane '05

Spears School of Business

 

Phase 2 is a custom software development company providing services in the design and development of web applications, mobile applications, enterprise-scale software solutions, and technology and process consulting. Phase 2 has been a trusted technology partner to large and innovative businesses in Oklahoma and across the country for 25 years. Inc. Best Workplace – 2021, 2022, & 2023. Phase 2 was named to the Inc. 5000 list as one of America's fastest-growing private companies in 2023.

Liz McKinley '81

College of Arts and Science

 

With deep industry experience and a track record of success, Pinnacle Petroleum has been supplying petroleum products to their customers since 1995. Pinnacle has won numerous national awards for its quality of service. They have Oklahoma roots and a midwestern work ethic: industriousness, personal accountability, and integrity. Pinnacle Petroleum has grown to almost half a billion in revenues and continues to grow with each passing year.

Thomas Hill III ’89

Tom Hill ’71

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

 

Kimray is a world-class manufacturer of control equipment for the upstream oil and gas industry. Kimray employs more than 800 people at its headquarters in Oklahoma City and ten store locations around the United States. Kimray's mission is “Making a Difference in the Lives of Those We Serve.” By combining their efforts and working together, they can do more good, create more benefits, and make a bigger difference than any of us could do alone.

Mitch Myers ’95 & ’99

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

Spears School of Business

 

Grant Barron ’10

Furgeson College of Agriculture

 

Renovation and Construction Services (RCS) has been a reliable Tulsa construction company since 2017. Integrity, quality, teamwork, safety, and communication are their core values. That defines the foundation for which this company was founded. Their team is up for every job, managing projects with the skill and experience our clients have come to expect. They always stand behind their work, with customer satisfaction being their #1 priority.

Matt Gipson ’04

Spears School of Business

 

Extract is a private equity backed oilfield service business, sponsored by White Deer Energy. Extract was formed as an organic start up in 2017 with the ambition of improving unconventional oil and gas well production in the Mid-Continent and Permian Basin areas of the United States through technology innovations in artificial lift. The company has a robust R&D effort underway and works with and for the largest E&P companies in the US oilfield.

Garrett Bowers ’07

Ferguson College of Agriculture

 

Berry Harrison ’13

College of Arts and Science

 

Hayden Hadlock ’17

Spears School of Business

 

Bowers Trucking & Logistics is a full-service, intercontinental transportation company created with the mission of creating a superior, single-point service customer experience.

Warren Dyer '15

Spears School of Business

 

Taurex is the fasting growing PDC drill bit company delivering drilling and completion products to the oil and gas industry. Taurex is committed to the digital transformation of the industry, leading the way in PDC forensic analysis through its patented Automated Metrology Laboratory (BitVision), producing fresh perspectives on bit design, PDC cutter and material advancement. By collaborating with our customers and industry experts, Taurex is dedicated to building the bit company the industry deserves to help operators work faster. Run with the Bull!

Vinod Sankaran ‘03

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

Spears School of Business

 

Medical Billing Wholesalers helps you transform your revenue cycle to give clinicians time to do what they do best - provide exceptional medical care. They reduce costs by over 40% and improve collections by over 20%. They help you achieve market-leading results by applying their expertise and technology. They work with physician practices, health systems, hospitals, healthcare facilities, leading EHR companies, SaaS, and billing service vendors.

Mitch Myers ’95 & ’99

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

Spears School of Business

 

Marica Richards, principal designer of Upside Interiors, is a highly accomplished design visionary whose signature style is crafted with textural finds, organic elements, performance-driven materials, and functional beauty. Biles is committed to unwavering quality. Her fresh and vibrant take on trends paired with timeless design is her foundation. She has impeccable taste and extends a graceful manner throughout the client experience. Mitch Myers is the owner and CFO supporting Upside.

Brady Sidwell ’04

Ferguson College of Agriculture

 

Sidwell Seed is a grower and distributor of registered and certified seed wheat from public and private institution genetic lines to supply farmers with the latest variety technology to fit the operation and climate of any type of operation. Sidwell Seed grows and distributes hard red, hard white, and soft wheat varieties, as well as barley, and they are expanding in other areas as demand is built for identity preserve.

Jeffrey Bertrem ’86

Spears School of Business

 

Bertrem Products has been supplying industries and municipalities with the best products and services since 1985. It is the company’s main goal not only to deliver quality products but also to provide nonparallel service to their customers.

Justin Bell ’00

Spears School of Business

 

Twin Eagle is a leading natural gas marketer that is a recognized leader in customized energy products for utilities, producers and commercial and industrial customers across the U.S. and Canada. The company also provides logistics services to upstream customers via a network of terminals. Twin Eagle, headquartered in Houston, TX, was founded in 2010 and has more than 235 employees. Twin Eagle's primary private equity holder is Five Point Energy.

Dr. Jarrod Roach ’08

College of Veterinary Medicine

 

405 Vet Animal Hospital was established in 2017 by Dr. Jarrod Roach, a 2008 graduate of the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Starting with one doctor and two employees, 405 Vet recently moved into a 12,000-square-foot state-of-the-art hospital in North Oklahoma City. The veterinary clinic is now a six-doctor practice (all OSU College of Veterinary Medicine graduates) with over 40 support staff. 405’s focus is on preventative and integrative veterinary medicine as well as providing superior client experience.

Brady Sidwell ’04

Ferguson College of Agriculture

 

Medical Billing Wholesalers helps some of the most progressive physician practices, hospitals, medical billing companies and revenue cycle software providers achieve market-leading results. With proven technology and robust revenue cycle processes, we reduce costs by over 40% and improve collections by over 20%.

Abhijeet Narvekar ‘00

Dhimant Desai ‘00

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

 

The FerVid Group has three verticals: 1, data management consulting providing O&G consulting, 2, geothermal project consulting, and 3, executive recruiting. The FerVid Group started with the executive recruiting arm with the creative idea to improve the traditional recruiting process using video technology. They used video interviews in 2010 when videos were not that popular. Today, they lead in the niche difficult to fill recruiting space.

Stephen Wakefield ’99

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

 

Founded in 1988, AAON is a leading producer of commercial HVAC systems. AAON engineers and manufactures semi-custom and custom HVAC equipment and has operations in Tulsa, OK, Longview, TX, Kansas City, MO, and Redmond, OR.

Chadwick Bailey ’06

Spears School of Business

 

Scuba Savvy is a scuba training, retail, and adventure travel facility currently located in Jenks. For the past seven years, Scuba Savvy has been teaching people how to scuba dive. Course offerings range from beginner lessons to professional-level certifications. Once certified, divers can purchase all necessary equipment, complete routine maintenance, and seek professional input on appropriate equipment for their diving needs. In conjunction with training, they strive to provide their clients with outlets for putting their newfound passion to use by offering scuba trips around the world.

Jene Harmon ’90

Spears School of Business

 

Dave Boyer ’84

Randy Watson ’89

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

 

Webco Industries Inc. is a specialty manufacturer and value-added distributor of high-quality carbon, stainless steel, nickel alloy, and other metal specialty tubing products that are designed to industry and customer specifications. Webco's tubing products consist primarily of pressure tubing, including heat exchanger and boiler tubing products, automotive components, and other specialty tubing for use in consumer durable and capital goods. The Company, founded in 1969, is headquartered in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Webco has five production facilities in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania and eight distribution/value-added facilities in Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, and Michigan, serving customers globally.

James Starr '86

Spears School of Business

 

Video Gaming Technologies, Inc., is a leading developer, manufacturer, and distributor of Class II games (Native American bingo-based gaming). The company has more than 27,000 terminals in more than 140 locations. VGT games generate intense customer loyalty that delivers record-setting gaming revenues. In October 2014, VGT was acquired by Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. Running as a division of Aristocrat, VGT is focused on continuing and increasing its success in the Class II tribal gaming market.

Justin Mecklenburg ’94 (Meck-len-berg)

Spears School of Business

 

David Morris ’01

College of Education and Human Science

 

NeoInsulation engineers superior insulation solutions with innovative applications for today's energy infrastructure. They have insulated over 6,000 facilities across North America and have never experienced a single freeze failure. Their patented insulation solutions ensure that your facility keeps flowing even in the harshest of environments. Whether you insulate for freeze mitigation or personnel protection from hot pipes, NeoInsulation has you covered!

Taber LeBlanc ’99 

Spears School of Business

 

Homes by Taber was started by Taber LeBlanc, Owner and President, in 2000. With hard work and dedication to their customers, Homes by Taber has proudly grown from building three homes in their first year to where they are today as the largest and most reputable home builder in Oklahoma. The company’s focus on improving quality of life through including high-end features that other builders would consider luxuries or upgrades has made the award-winning company a leader in the building industry.

Justin Mecklenburg ’94 

Spears School of Business

 

David Morris ’01

College of Education and Human Science

 

NeoManufacturing is an Oklahoma-based company that specializes in manufacturing patented and custom NeoInsulation removable/reusable insulation covers. NeoManufacturing produces several hundred thousand parts per year for NeoInsulation and serves as the primary designer and manufacturer of specialized prototypes to serve today's energy infrastructure.

Matthew Sims ’97

Ferguson College of Agriculture

 

Matt C. Sims Auction, Inc., is an auction and sale management company based in Edmond. Matt C. Sims Auction, Inc., specializes in the marketing of purebred and commercial cattle by conducting auction sales for breeders across the United States. Matt Sims has been privileged to serve as an auctioneer for some of the largest and most prominent seedstock producers in the country while also serving as the sales manager for many of his customers.

Bob Nickles ’89

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

 

Alegacy Group was formed in 2013 by Bob Nickles. During early meetings, the culture and intent of leaving “a legacy” with any new venture became apparent; thus was Alegacy born. Alegacy Equipment was created with the intent to become the premier independent gas compressor packager. In the first ten years of Alegacy Equipment, the company has already sold over $2.1 billion, which equates to more than 2.5 million horsepower representing over 2,500 new compressor packages.

Jonathan Baggs ‘00

College of Education and Human Science

 

Justin Stephenson ‘99

Spears School of Business

 

After their own individual successes in the insurance industry, former OSU roommates, Jonathan Baggs and Justin Stephenson joined forces in 2017 to establish a commercial agency, Stephenson Baggs & Guthrie. SBG experienced impressive growth almost immediately, reaching over 6 million in volume by 2022. With 6 locations across Oklahoma and Kansas, SBG & its affiliates now top 36 million in total premium, offering commercial, personal, farm/ranch, and health coverage to families and businesses across 7 states.

Briar Glenn ’02

Patrick Glenn ’96

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

 

Glenn | Partners, founded in 2014, combines the expertise and leadership of Briar Glenn, President, and Patrick Glenn, Managing Principal. Their primary focus has always been on education and creating next-generation environments that respond to the ever-changing demands of schools. Together, they are dedicated to our clients' success in the pursuit of innovative and forward-thinking educational facilities that represent a personalized design process that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.

Mitch Myers ’95 & ’99

Kent Charles ’95 & ’00

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

Spears School of Business

  

Thermal Specialties is a family-owned custom manufacturer and service organization. They provide comprehensive solutions to meet their customers’ needs. From next-generation industrial furnace systems and heat-treating capabilities to refractory installation and repair and insulation materials, Thermal Specialties is the single-source provider for high-temperature thermal processing applications. Currently, Thermal Specialties operates in five regional locations including three in Oklahoma and two in Texas.

Dave Hembree ’92 & ’93

Scott Persson ’96 

Spears School of Business

 

Sawyer Manufacturing and Fabrication is driven by a dedication to doing things better. They are always striving to improve their products and customer service. Sawyer Manufacturing Company is a competitive global provider of pipeline and welding equipment with headquarters in Tulsa. Their success is driven by their people and their commitment to Sawyer, our products, and our end-users. Through a dedication to quality and service, Sawyer has established itself as an industry standard.

Eric Turner ’09 & ’12

Spears School of Business

 

Tiffany Turner ’10 & ’12

College of Arts and Science

 

Tiffany Turner started Swallowing and Neurological Rehabilitation in 2014 because of the lack of specialized swallowing and voice treatment options in northeastern Oklahoma for adults. SNR has grown over the years from a single SLP practice to now having 3 full-time SLPs and multiple interns. The clinic serves as a training facility for SLP interns from all over the country. SNR expanded its office space in 2023 and is looking forward to serving even more patients in need of these critical services.

Melissa Wiles ’09

Spears School of Business

 

Whisper Intimate Apparel is a specialty bra store in Stillwater that carries more than 150 unique bra sizes. With one of the largest size selections in Oklahoma, they have welcomed customers from every corner of the state, as well as many out-of-state customers looking for a bra that fits. Whisper opened in January 2014 with one mission: to create a bra-fitting experience where women of every age, shape, and size could be properly fitted in a safe, comfortable environment.

Brad Finely ’84

Spears School of Business

 

Cowboy Driving Academy is Oklahoma’s oldest, largest, and best driving school, and they are here for just one reason: They coach every new driver to be an excellent decision-maker because effective decision-making behind the wheel saves lives. Period.

Darren Lister ’91

College of Education and Human Science

 

Cristina Lister ’87

Spears School of Business

 

Hideaway Pizza, an Oklahoma original, started in 1957 in Stillwater. In 1993, the company opened its second location in Tulsa. In 2006, Darren Lister and Brett Murphy bought the company and expanded it from five locations to 22. They now have 18 locations throughout Oklahoma, four in Arkansas, and one in Texas with two more being built in McKinney and Fort Worth in 2024. Their vision is to establish a company whose growth foundation is built on three pillars: 1. Employee centric environment of personal and professional growth. 2. Exceptional product quality. 3. Personal guest service.

Robyn Davies ’00 & ’07

College of Education and Human Science

Spears School of Business

 

Randi Johnson ’08

College of Education and Human Science

 

Stillwater Furniture Showcase is a family-owned business located in the historic downtown district of Stillwater. When you come into the furniture store, you will find north central Oklahoma’s best selection of mattresses, furniture, and décor. They do their best to make shopping for furniture in Stillwater fun and easy. Whether you need the help of an interior designer or just want to upgrade your mattress, they have what you are looking for at the Stillwater Furniture Showcase!

Lisa Riley ’98

College of Arts and Science

 

Pinot’s Palette is an upscale paint and sip-franchise. At Pinot’s Palette, they walk people who have never painted through a full canvas painting in two hours, while they listen to awesome music and sip libations. They host public classes every week in addition to private parties or company team buildings. Pinot’s Palette is perfect for a girl’s night out, date night, or corporate team-building event.

Connie Boone ’88

College of Education and Human Science

 

Connie Boone took her passion for family and the great outdoors and used it as a catalyst when she founded Sweet Turns in 2012. After numerous cold-weather adventures, she recognized a need in the winter accessories market for comfortable, well-crafted, performance-oriented, and stylish outdoor gear for everyone. She embarked on a journey to create products that would meet her needs. Today, the Sweet Turns collection, based in Lexington, KY, includes knit hats, scarves, and gloves for women, men, and kids. Since it opened in 2012, Sweet Turns has doubled its business each year, most recently selling 50,000 pieces to various retailers across the country, including REI and Dillard’s, as well as numerous loyal boutiques.

Lee Easton ’14

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

 

Originally started as AeroVision Productions in 2014, iDENTIFY have made some monumental pivots to the company they are today. iDENTIFY was built around problem-solving using data. They iDENTIFY key metrics within transaction data for community banks and financial technology companies. They are a Snowflake partner that has productized the Snowflake data lake and ETL process to help banks automate reconciliation and compliance data normalization.

Jerod Millirons ’05 & ’07 

College of Arts and Science

Spears School of Business

 

In 2014, after years of planning and construction, Jerod Millirons and Dave Monks founded Iron Monk Brewing Company, bringing the first craft brewery to Stillwater. With over 30 years of combined brewing experience and a shared entrepreneurial spirit, they tirelessly set out to create exciting, local, handcrafted brews. ​In late 2015, Iron Monk opened the state's premier tap room to share their craft directly with brewery fans and friends.

Mitch Myers ’95 & ’99

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

Spears School of Business

 

Jason Lee ’94 & ’97

College of Education and Human Science

 

Resinous Flooring Supply is a national supplier and wholesale distributor of commercial and industrial resinous flooring systems. The company's headquarters are located in Tulsa. They have a distributor network that includes Oklahoma, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, and New York.

Cindy Carr ‘87

Spears School of Business

 

The Fenton family has been in the auto business since 1950. At Fenton Nissan, our commitment to service and customer satisfaction is still as strong today as it was then. They are dedicated to ensuring everyone who walks through the door is provided with a customer service experience like no other. They understand that providing their customers with a truly exceptional experience ensures they will continue doing business with Fenton. Fenton Nissan is an 11-time Nissan Award of Excellence winner.

John Anderson ’97

Edwin Anderson ’71

Spears School of Business

 

Boadie L. Anderson Quarries is a granite monument manufacturer in Ada, Oklahoma. The family-owned firm's manufacturing plant uses 11 1/2-foot saws that slice 10T granite blocks into slabs which are polished with industrial-grade diamonds and cut into custom memorials. The granite comes from eight states, Canada, and Africa. A variety of colored stones is imported from China and India as well. Their main product is cemetery monuments as well as commemorative and war memorials.

Ban Nguyen ’84 

Spears School of Business

 

For the past 40 years, Jimmy's Egg has been an institution for breakfast in Oklahoma. Jimmy's Egg has been voted the best breakfast by The Oklahoman Reader's Choice Award and The Oklahoma Gazette for the last 20+ years.  Jimmy's Egg was founded in 1980 as a small 50-seat restaurant by Vietnam War refugee Loc Le, and under the current leadership of CEO, Ban Nguyen, has grown to more than 50 locations of breakfast eateries across eight different states.

Bill Fournet ’95

College of Arts and Science

 

The Persimmon Group is an Oklahoma-based management consulting organization known for its ability to solve complex problems with custom solutions for lasting success. Founded in 2004, The Persimmon Group has worked with companies of a wide variety of sizes and industries to solve their toughest challenges, from growth strategies to operational improvements. Persimmon has been recognized with numerous local, national, and international business awards.

Quinn Bierman ’92 

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

 

Air Hygiene is a professional service firm that provides mobile emission testing services for any company with emission sources like combustion engines/turbines, burners, and boilers, along with plants with chemical processes, and manufacturing. Air Hygiene provides an easy-to-work-with-client experience from quote to final report. Their team thrives under challenging projects with deadlines, low limits, rush needs, and multi-sources to provide quality data on-site relating emissions to dollars.

Darton Zink ’94

Spears School of Business

 

Zeeco, headquartered in Tulsa, is the world leader in advanced combustion and environmental solutions. The company employs 2,000+ people across 25+ global locations and operates the world’s largest combustion research and test facility. Since 1979, Zeeco has completed 60,000+ projects helping industries meet global safety and environmental regulations.

Ron Fisher ’91

Spears School of Business

 

Stephen H. McDonald & Associates, Inc. was founded in December 1995 and has continuously provided bond consultant services to issuers of taxable and tax-exempt debt since its founding.  Stephen H. McDonald & Associates, Inc. is an independent Oklahoma-based financial advisory firm solely focused on providing bond consultant services to school districts and other municipal entities in the state of Oklahoma.

Andrew Ewbank ’02 

Spears School of Business

 

Kaleb Hennigh ’00

Ferguson College of Agriculture

 

Founded in 2011, Ewbank & Hennigh has dedicated its legal services to individuals and families in northwestern Oklahoma. When there is a need for quality representation, Ewbank & Hennigh is ready to fulfill that need. Many of their clients have partnered with them upon personal referrals. The impact they make in people’s lives is how they measure success. With decades of experience, resources, and tenacity, Ewbank & Hennigh helps you fight for the justice you deserve.

Brenda Sidwell ’76

Spears School of Business

 

Bambi Sidwell-Waters ’03

Brady Sidwell ’04

Ferguson College of Agriculture

 

Sidwell Insurance Agency has been providing crop insurance for producers in Oklahoma and Kansas since 1980. Providing the most up-to-date information and resources has always been our commitment. We are dedicated to helping our producers find the resources and products that make the most business sense in their unique operations. Crop Insurance is constantly changing, and our focus is to monitor these changes and how they affect our producers and their insurance needs. We maintain close relationships with industry experts, market analysts, and growers which guarantees our ability to deliver the latest enhancements and improvements in the industry.

Mitch Myers ’95 & ’99

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

Spears School of Business

 

Myers Property Investments is a real estate investment business that owns and leases dozens of residential properties in Oklahoma, Texas, and Maui, Hawaii.

Leslie Coale-Mossman ’99 

College of Arts and Science

 

After catering and teaching cooking classes in a rented church kitchen, Leslie Coale-Mossman and Darcy Schein began baking pies for several restaurants in Oklahoma City. As their business grew rapidly, the women shifted their focus solely to pies and renamed the company Pie Junkie in 2011. In 2013, Pie Junkie opened a permanent location in OKC’s vibrant Plaza District. Nationally recognized, Pie Junkie sells over 100,000 slices and thousands of whole pies each year.

Robin Wantland ’77 & ‘78

Spears School of Business

 

Liberty Capital Bank’s culture, in many ways, defines their approach to your investment success. A values-driven organization of seasoned bankers who place the highest regard on serving the community at large, they believe that service is at the heart of success.  They are committed to building relationships, personally and professionally, to stand the test of time. With this approach, they know you will experience the difference their culture delivers.

Clay Stuart ’00

Spears School of Business

Rusty Stuart ’92

Ferguson College of Agriculture

 

Trip Kuehne III ’95 & ’97 

College of Arts and Science

Spears School of Business

 

John Henry Clay (J.H.C) Stuart founded SNB Bank NA in August 1909. The bank is still managed by the Stuart family today, and through their leadership and community involvement, SNB Bank NA has become one of the best in the area. SNB Bank offers a wide range of commercial banking services to its customers from agriculture finance to home loans to consumer deposit accounts.

Steve Crowder ’76

College of Arts and Science

 

U.S. Tank Trucks, Inc. is an oilfield trucking and service company providing workover rigs and oilfield services to northeastern Oklahoma. Over the last 30 years, they have consistently been involved in the oil and natural gas industry as it relates to the completion and maintenance of wells in this region.

Nick Wanzor ’05 & ‘06

Spears School of Business

 

Hartman Wanzor McNamara partners with individuals and companies to execute strategies and create operational efficiencies in the areas of business accounting, individual and entity taxation, wealth preservation opportunities, and various tax and strategic planning.

Joe Eastin ’92

Brian Callahan ’94

Spears School of Business

 

ISN is the global leader in contractor and supplier information management. Since 2001, ISN has helped enterprises reduce risk by qualifying and monitoring contractors to promote safe and sustainable operations throughout the supply chain. The platform helps companies identify the most qualified contractor companies that meet and exceed industry, regulatory, and company-specific standards in the areas of health, safety, quality, insurance, training, cybersecurity, and ESG.

Justin Meek ’02

Spears School of Business

 

Derrick Dewitt ’95 

College of Arts and Science

 

DeWitt Paruolo & Meek is a 21-lawyer firm based in Oklahoma City. Their practice is focused on civil litigation. DeWitt Paruolo & Meek has developed a broad base of experience in multiple areas of civil trial practice, and their attorneys have tried, mediated, arbitrated, and otherwise resolved civil litigation matters for individuals, large corporations, closely held businesses, insurance companies, and other entities throughout Oklahoma and other states.

Greg Holley ’96

Spears School of Business

 

Mitch Myers ’95 & ‘99

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

Spears School of Business

 

At FlexPlan Administrators, they provide a wide range of third-party administrative, consultation, and insurance brokerage services to private, public, and government organizations and associations. They specialize in the administration of Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Health Reimbursement Accounts, & COBRA.

Chris Floyd ’93 & ’95

Ferguson College of Agriculture

 

Established in 1906, Dream First Bank has cemented itself as one of the premier financial institutions in southwestern Kansas, growing 10 branches in nine communities. DFB is not just a bank, but a cornerstone of the communities it serves, focusing on its vision "Every Life We Touch is Improved!".  DFB's commitment to excellence has helped it achieve the 2019 Extraordinary Bank of the Year as well as being inducted into the 2022 Extraordinary Banking Hall of Fame.

Louis Lacarbonara ’15 

Spears School of Business

 

Direct Kicks is a buy, sell, trade sneaker resale shop with two physical locations in New York as well as a website. Direct Kicks specializes in both brand-new and pre-owned sneakers and streetwear, in brands such as Air Jordan, Nike, Adidas, Yeezys, Asics, New Balance, Supreme, and more!

Denise Burnett McIntosh ‘73

Ferguson College of Agriculture

 

Custom Powder Systems and Integrated Containment Systems provide equipment and systems to contain, blend, transport, and process materials for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, chemical, additive and battery manufacturing. A fully integrated supplier, they offer custom design, engineering, fabrication, testing, documentation, preventative maintenance, installation, training and validation assistance and commissioning, as well as integrating other equipment to complete a process manufacturing system.

Nicole Morgan ’06

Jennifer Harrington ’97

College of Arts and Science

 

Resolute delivers bold and purposeful PR, marketing, and workforce recruitment strategies to businesses in midsize economies. Centered on research, innovation, and brand-driven ROI, its award-winning team of experts delivers proactive, pioneering ideas that move clients toward their goals. Resolute is a Women's Business Enterprise and SBA Women-Owned Small Business through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation's largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the U.S.

Mitchell Berenson ‘93

Spears School of Business

 

Community Infusion Solutions (CIS) was founded by OSU grads Mitchell and Bobbie Berenson in 2008 to grow health value and sustainable access to rural IV infusion and cancer needs. OSU was key to their success – from impacting community health on-campus to supporting rural patients struggling to receive care. CIS generates $50 million each year for 130 rural hospitals and reduces death rates across 22 states. The company’s new focus is growth of its IV Ensure technology and National Rural Oncology Collaborative.

Jack Lollis ‘71

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

 

Pipeline Equipment, Inc. was founded in 1995 in a small facility in northeastern Oklahoma. With two employees and two welding machines, they began building launchers and receivers for mostly local customers. From their modest beginnings, they have experienced significant growth in capacity, capability, and customer base. Today, Pipeline Equipment, Inc. has four divisions, over 100,000-square feet of state-of-the-art facilities, and a talented team of employees.

Kara Longmire ’96

Spears School of Business

 

Alert Rental Software has been serving the technology needs of the rental industry for nearly five decades. What exactly does that mean? Alert knows rental management. It’s all they do, and they do it very well. Alert Rental is a privately held, 100% woman-owned business and considers itself a business partner, not just another vendor.

Kristen Hadley '95 & '00

Spears School of Business

 

Payne County Tree Service, Inc. is Stillwater and Payne County's premier service for complete and professional tree care. Their fully insured and affordable services include tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, and much more. They are proudly owned and operated by OSU alumni, and their families have lived in Stillwater for more than five generations. They have satisfied customers dating back to 1990. No one can beat their quality of work and caring attitude.

Brady Sidwell ’04

Bambi Sidwell-Waters ’03

Ferguson College of Agriculture

 

Sidwell Farms is a diversified grain and cattle family farming operation located in Goltry, Oklahoma. They recently launched their retail beef brand and are the sole supplier to Enid Brewing Company of local, pasture raised, grain fed beef. In 2021, they started supplying Jones Assembly in OKC and are expanding their supply to top end restaurants throughout the state. Their beef is available at Jumbo's grocery store in Enid, Oklahoma, and they are pursuing other retail channels. They also have an AirBnB for people wanting a farm stay.

Geoff Hager ‘02

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

 

Big Elk manufactures large-scale infrastructure equipment serving multiple industries including energy and aerospace. In 2018, Big Elk was listed as the fastest-growing manufacturer in America by Inc. Magazine. Headquartered in Tulsa with installations worldwide, Big Elk is home to the most talented and hardworking people in the manufacturing sector.

Bob Baker ‘83

College of Arts and Science

 

24OurCare is a Native-owned chronic care management company that provides care management services throughout the United States and Puerto Rico on behalf of hospitals, physicians, and clinics to Medicare patients. Their services are provided at home through the use of remote services with trained clinical staff that follow Medicare guidelines. Under CMS guidelines and with over 30 years in healthcare administration and operations, Bob Baker founded 24OurCare to provide value-based care.

Brady Sidwell ’04

Ferguson College of Agriculture

 

Enterprise Grain Company is a diversified independent grain handling and storage operation that offers inputs and services to farmers, ranchers, and area communities with a focus on integrated specialty crops for food processors. Enterprise Grain is headquartered in Kremlin, Oklahoma, with another delivery point in Goltry, Oklahoma.

Shannon Thompson ’94 & ’97

College of Education and Human Science

Spears School of Business

 

Todd Fimple ’93

College of Education and Human Science

 

Oklahoma Promo’s motto is: We will provide the BEST customer service in the industry! This includes timely responses, relevant product ideas and suggestions, quick turnaround times, and on-time delivery. They are not an order-taking company and don’t simply drop off or mail a catalog and wait for your call. They are an extension of your marketing team, and their job is to make your job easier.

Tina Parkhill ’93

Spears School of Business

 

Parkhill's Liquors & Wine South was founded by Tina Parkhill and opened for business on April 4, 2011. The Parkhill's brand is known for providing excellent service, extensive product selection, and affordable pricing on a variety of wine, spirits, beer, and non-alcoholic items. Their knowledgeable staff of Certified Spirits Specialists, Certified Specialists of Wine, and Sommeliers guide our customers in purchasing the right products for individual consumption or any special occasion.

Starla Halcomb ’92, ’97, & ‘07

College of Education and Human Science

 

Brandon Halcomb ’97

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

 

LEAD Training, LLC is a Native American, economically disadvantaged, woman-owned small business delivering cutting-edge training that allows organizations and government agencies to grow in their missions and empowers team members to do their best work. The CEO has a Ph.D. in education and more than 30 years of experience in training, curriculum development, instructional design, and education consulting. LEAD has facilitated over 55,000 hours of training to over 16,000 students in over 12 countries and all 50 states. The dedicated LEAD team delivers customized, research-based solutions that ensure performance improvement, save training dollars, and align with our clients' goals.

Dan Yost ‘00

College of Arts and Science

 

Tri-8, Inc. is an innovation and development firm focused on value-driven solutions to difficult problems. They identify true value obscured by confusion and dilution and bring order and efficiency to replace chaos and waste. They typically do this using a blend of software, automation, lean and agile development approaches, rigorous analysis, business process improvement (including Certified Six Sigma Black Belt ops), technical strategy, system architecture, and technology.

Chris Evans ‘18

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

 

Evans Building Concepts was started in 2006 on the premise of providing honest and quality construction services in the Oklahoma City community. Their objective is to create and maintain lasting relationships with their clients, subcontractors, and vendors. Evans has been successful in achieving this through our core values of accountability, communication, and relationships.