Oklahomans on the Move: October 23, 2008

Journal Record, The (Oklahoma City), Oct 23, 2008

C.H. Guersney hired the following: David Walker, senior architect; Angie McGovern, specification writer; Ryan Fogle, Lindsey McBride and Bernard Braddick, architectural interns; Kaela Shuman, interior design intern; Charles Nicek, senior mechanical project engineer; Gary Johnson and Rizwan Najmi, civil engineers; Tracy Mguyen, electrical engineering intern; Michael Wilson, mechanical engineering intern; and James Franks, electrical engineering technician. Other hires are: Mike Gevaza, senior consultant; Angie Martens, rate analyst; Derinda Bailey, administrative assistant; and Tara Gross, environmental geologist.

The following C.H. Guersney staff received LEED certification: Richard Hinkle, Adam Shupe, Jim Luther, Kelly Coffman and Frank Smith.

Oklahoma Community Institute

The Oklahoma Citizens Academy accepted the following from across Oklahoma: Ann Miller, Kathleen Earnest, Charlotte Hadwiger, Shaunda Webb, Dennis Caler, Brian Renz, Stacy McNeiland, Stephanie Wnetrzak, Kelly Rice, Justin Haid, Kristy Philippe, Willard Brown, Trapper Heglin, Harolynn Wofford, Angela Ulasker, Anita Arnold, Amy Draper, Jamie Smith, Sue Thurston, Alba Weaver, Eddy Red Eagle, Ricky Edwards, Chris Carr, Heath Eubanks, Callie Sullivan and Vian and Tiffini Lyda.

BancFirst

Dee Anna Schmidt was named assistant vice president and trust compliance officer with the downtown location of BancFirst. Schmidt has 22 years of banking and auditing experience

First American Bank

The South Western Banking Center location of First American Bank named Sylvia Jackson assistant vice president/administrative officer. Jackson will be responsible for managing branch operations including teller, new accounts and loan functions. Jackson has 17 years of banking experience.

Farmers Insurance Group

The following agents with Farmers Insurance Group have completed the Career Agents Course at the University of Farmers: Patrick Newby, Scott Godwin, Brian Hill, Shannon Ramer, Paul Davis and Glenn Bynum.

Fellers, Snider, Blankenship, Bailey & Tippens PC

The following associates joined the firm of Fellers, Snider, Blankenship, Bailey & Tippens. C. Eric Shephard, civil litigation, is a member of the Oklahoma County Bar Association, Custer County Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, American Bar Association and the Turner American Inn of Court. Tyler J. Mantooth, intellectual property law, is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association and the Oklahoma Bar Association. Laura A. Van Tuyl, general litigation, is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, American Bar Association and the Tulsa County Bar Association.

American Indian Cultural Center & Museum

The American Indian Cultural Center & Museum hired Russ Tall Chief (Osage). Nancy Fields (Lumbee) was named assistant to community outreach and public programs.

OGE Energy Corp.

Jean Leger Jr. was promoted to vice president of utility operations with OGE Energy Corp. Leger will be responsible for coordinating power supply and power delivery operations and the supply chain process.

OSU Foundation

The Oklahoma State University Foundation elected Michael Greenwood and Jennifer Grigsby to the board of trustees. Greenwood is managing director for Carnegie Capital LLC; Grisby is vice president/treasurer of Chesapeake Energy.

Osage Million

Dollar Elm Casino

Eli Red Eagle was named general manager of Osage Nation Million Dollar Elm Casino - Pawhuska. Red Eagle is responsible for managing casino operations, ensuring guest satisfaction, overseeing employees, oversight of revenue generation and the implementation of policies and procedures.

Progressive Pilates Health and Fitness

Cindy McKinney was named private trainer and instructor with Tulsa-based Progressive Pilates Health and Fitness.

National Beef Ambassadors

Sierra Simpson of Kremlin, Okla., was named a member of the five- person team to represent the National Beef Ambassadors at meetings and events across North America. The competition was established by cattle producers. Contestants competing in the National Beef Ambassador Competition were judged in the areas of consumer promotion, classroom presentation, media interview and issues response.