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Board of Commissioners
| Nancy Lynn Roberts, Chairwoman Biography coming soon. |
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| Steve Mitchell, Vice-Chairman Mr. Mitchell is the Chief Executive officer and has been a managing director at Argonaut Private Equity for more than 10 years, executing over $2 billion of direct investments during that time. Founded in 2002, Argonaut Private Equity is a Tulsa-based private equity firm that manages investments across multiple asset classes with over $3 billion of capital deployed in direct investments. With over 50 direct investments, Mr. Mitchell has fostered in direct investments. With over 50 direct investments, Mr. Mitchell has fostered an ongoing network of global relationships to discover and partner with best-in-class management teams, applying his experience and strengths to deliver solutions, generate value and propel growth. Under Mr. Mitchell’s leadership, Argonaut looks to share resources, executive ideas, best practices and key relationships between investments to create synergistic opportunities across the following industries: energy, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, industrials, real estate and infrastructure.Prior to Argonaut, Mr. Mitchell was a Principal at both Radical Incubation and 2929 Entertainment, where he led acquisitions primarily focused on media, sports and entertainment sectors on behalf of Mark Cuban and Todd Wagner. He previously was a corporate attorney at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher specializing in mergers and acquisitions. A Tulsa native, Mr. Mitchell is a graduate of Baylor University and the University of San Diego School of Law. Mr. Mitchell is a member of Tulsa based First United Methodist Church and is also on the civic boards of Philbrook Musuem of Art and the Tulsa Development Authority. Mr Mitchell has three kids: Jake, Olivia and Henry. |
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| Carl Bracy, Commissioner Carl E. Bracy, Past Chairman was appointed to the TDA Board in 2002. Mr. Bracy holds a BS Degree in Business/Accounting from the University of Arkansas – Pine Bluff and the CLU designation from The American College of Financial Services. Mr. Bracy enjoyed a 40 plus years career across the United States with State Farm Insurance Companies, moving to Tulsa in 1989. He served in Executive Leadership positions as the Chief Financial Officer of Two Regions, a Multi-state Division Head for Property/Fire & Casualty Underwriting and Claims, Small Business, and Diversity and Inclusion Operations, until his retirement in 2012. He has served and currently sits on the Board of Directors for a variety of business, educational and community organizations in and outside of the Tulsa area, and has received numerous awards and recognitions for his business achievements and community service. |
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Thomas Boxley, Commissioner Thomas Boxley is a native Tulsan and a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. He attended Jackson State University pursuing undergraduate studies, and completed undergraduate studies at Langston University. Mr. Boxley continued postgraduate studies earning a Masters from the University of Oklahoma. He has held various positions during his professional career in both public and private sectors, in both Oklahoma and Mississippi. Mr. Boxley is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma Class XXVI and a founding member of the Institute for Developing Communities; an Oklahoma based non-profit organization with a mission to establish and enhance the social, economic, and government fabric of underserved communities. Mr. Thomas also volunteers his time serving on various boards and commissions. He currently serves on the Greater Tulsa Area African American Affairs Commission and the Tulsa Development Authority. Thomas considers his most meaningful roles in life that he plays in his family is husband, father and grandfather. |
| Ashley Philippsen, Commissioner Biography coming soon. |
Staff
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Chairwoman Nancy Lynn Roberts, Acting Executive Director |
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Jane Malone, Executive Assistant A paralegal for over 15 years, Jane Malone has worked with other private and public institutions, including the State of Oklahoma and the Tulsa Public Schools. She has been a leader and board member with the YWCA, Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, and Neighborhood Housing Services of Tulsa, Inc. The city, the mayor and President Barack Obama have all recognized her accomplishments. In 2014, the Tulsa YWCA named her as one of the “100 Women with Moxie.” Reach Jane at: Jane@Tulsadevelopmentauthority.org |
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Carol Young, Research Analyst After retiring from 37 years as a City Planner with the City of Tulsa Urban Development Department, where she monitored social, housing and physical projects, Carol Young returned to work part-time as a Research Analyst for TDA. She has also worked as a recreation director at military bases at Camp Benning, Georgia, Camp Drake, Japan, and at Tulsa’s B.C. Franklin Park. She is a graduate of Tuskegee University. Reach Carol at: Carol@Tulsadevelopmentauthority.org |
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Nicole Travis, Administrative Assistant Bio/Picture to be posted soon. Reach Nicole at: Ntravis@tulsadevelopmentauthority.org |
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Demauri Myers, Project Analyst Demauri Myers is a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma and joined TDA as an Office Intern in November of 2018. His previous experience includes three years in the automotive industry and one year in Information Technology. Demauri holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Economics & Finance from Langston University, and a Master of Business Administration degree in Leadership and Organizational Development from Oklahoma Christian University’s Harvey Graduate School of Business. Picture to be posted soon. Reach Demauri at: Demauri@tulsadevelopmentauthority.org |
Consultant
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Jot Hartley, General Counsel A member of the Hartley Law Firm, Hartley has been an attorney since 1977 after earning his Juris Doctor the same year from the University of Oklahoma. His wide experience includes civil, trial, appellate and federal practice, real property, corporation, taxation, eminent domain, commercial, probate, criminal defense, criminal prosecution and estate planning law. He also holds a bachelor’s of business administration from Oklahoma State University. |
