Benchmark Society
Inspired by the longevity and support from the University of Tulsa's Friends of Finance, The Benchmark Society provides a prosperous future for OC students through growing the "Student Investment Fund," enhancing student career placement and developing connections within the OKC business community.
A collaborative forum elevating the Oklahoma City business & education community
About the Society
Made for business professionals, OC alumni, and supporters of the School of Business, The Benchmark Society enriches the OKC business community by promoting professional development between the business and academic communities.
Enriching Luncheons
A membership organization for business executives and professionals, Oklahoma Christian University alumni and friends, and supporters of the College of Business. Members and their guests will enjoy luncheons featuring nationally prominent business executives.
Purposeful Connections
Proceeds from membership dues and other contributions are used to grow the Student Investment Fund, managed by current OC students, and enhance student placement in business and finance careers.
2026 – 27
Benchmark Society Speaker Line Up
September 9, 2026
ANNE DEIDRICH, Director of Membership Cutover & Migration - Kaiser Permanente
October 7, 2026
RUSS MCGUIRE, Owner - SDG Strategy
November 18, 2026
SCOTT MCCLAIN & DEREK GREEN, HL Investments
January 20, 2027
MIKE HODGES, CFO - Gulfport Energy
February 10, 2027
ALFRED BRANCH, President -Moriah Real Estate
March 24, 2027
SETH FAIRCHILD, Executive Director of Culture - Choctaw Nation
We've enjoyed learning from many top-notch professionals
Previous Speakers
Preston Ackerman, Special Agent/Cyber Security at the FBI
Chad Allcox, Mayor - Choctaw, OK
Mo Anderson, Former CEO - Keller Williams International
Matt Bell, Senior Managing Director and Global Leader of Export Controls & Sanctions, FTI Consulting
Brett Biggs, CFO - Walmart
Kelvin Brown, CEO - Housing Crisis Center
Gerry Chicoine, Fmr. Chief Compliance Officer, AT&T
Sherri Coale, Former Head Coach, OU Women’s Basketball
Jess Connolly, Author & Entrepreneur
Steve Green, President - Hobby Lobby
AJ Griffin, Director of Government & Community Affairs, Paycom
Spencer Haines, CFO - Love's Travel Stops
Nathanial Harding, Managing Partner - Cortado Ventures
Thomas Hill III, CEO - Kimray
Maynard Holt, CEO - Tudor, Pickering, and Holt
Marcey Hoover, Director of Energy & Homeland Security at Sandia National Laboratories
Russ Horn, President - CoNetrix
Corey Horsch, CFO- Sonic Corp.
Frank Keating, Former Governor of Oklahoma
Scott Klososky, AI Futurist at Future Point of View
Dale Knox, Senior Vice President, Accounting - Dallas Cowboys
Art Laszio, VP/GM Liquid Cooled Apps - Modine Manufacturing Co.
Ryan Lewellyn, CEO - Tall Oak Midstream
Kaleigh Long, Founder & CEO - Westwin Elements
Ali Master, Partner - Ernst & Young
Pat McFerrin, President - Cole, Hargrave, Snodgrass & Associates
Kevin Moore, Founder & Managing Partner - SeracVentures
Rick Muncrief, CEO - WPX Energy
William O'Brien, Founder and Managing Director - Performance Operating Partners
Sharina Perry, Founder and CEO - Utopia Plastix
Robin Roberson, President - Goose & Gander Consulting
Kevin Sabin, President - Arvest Bank
John Schuler, Asst. Dir. of Research - Center for a Responsible Federal Budget
Valerie Thompson, President & CEO - Urban League of Greater Oklahoma
Jay Wallace, VP Cloud Computing - Door Dash
Justin Wilson, President and Managing Director - Plains Ventures
David Woods, CEO, Magellan Executive Partners / Managing Partner, Cortado Ventures
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