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Sincerely, Brad Stoots (BS '81) Tulsa Managing Partner, Grant Thornton Chair, Collins College of Business Executive Advisory Board Warren Ross (MBA '02) CEO The Ross Group Clint Dishman (BS '92, MBA '97) Senior Vice President Strategic Investment Advisory Group Bank of Oklahoma letter from the Chair Derek Reiners SVP, CFO & Treasurer ONEOK Chantal Veevaete (MBA '90) SVP Human Resources Phillips 66 Bradley Stoots (BS '81) Managing Partner Grant Thornton, LLP Sonja Wilson (BS '82, MS '83) Controller Stan Johnson Company Dana Weber (BS '79, JD '83) President Webco Industries, Inc. Donna Weinkauf (BS '83) Weinkauf Petroleum Not pictured: Mike Colby (BS '92) Bridgewater Associates Collins College of Business Mission Statement Our mission, through creating and disseminating knowledge, is to educate and mentor business and healthcare professionals for leadership roles in the international arena. The university of Tulsa Mission The University of Tulsa is a private, independent, doctoral-degree-granting institution whose mission reflects these core values: excellence in scholarship, dedication to free inquiry, integrity of character and commitment to humanity. The University achieves its mission by educating men and women of diverse backgrounds and cultures to become literate in the sciences, humani- ties and arts; think critically, and write and speak clearly; succeed in their professions and careers; behave ethically in all aspects of their lives; welcome the responsibility of citizenship, service and leadership in a changing world; and acquire the skills and appetite for lifelong learning. The university of Tulsa Collins College of Business Magazine Summer 2014 The University of Tulsa Business Magazine is published by The University of Tulsa Collins College of Business, 800 S. Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104-9700. The university of Tulsa Steadman upham, President A. Gale Sullenberger, Dean, Collins College of Business linda nichols, Associate Dean, Collins College of Business Calvin Michael Moniz, Senior Director of Development Amber remke, Communications Specialist Ex-Officio Members: Samuel Combs III, President, Friends of Finance Board President, Comstar Advisors and Chad McDougall, Chair, Energy Management Advisory Board; Vice President, JMA Energy Company The academic year ahead holds new opportunities for the Collins College of Business to reaffirm its posi- tion as one of the top business schools in the nation. Not surprisingly, the Friends of Finance team has lined up an impressive roster of speakers for the year ahead. It's amazing to look back on the history of this group and how much it has evolved since that first meeting at First National Bank in 1985. The success of Friends of Finance also highlights the lasting relationship the College has forged with our local business community. I am continually impressed by the college's foresight in adapting its programs to keep pace with trends in the marketplace. Our MIS degree was established in 1982 and has expanded as technology and business needs continue to progress. As you'll see from the four alumni profiled, our program and its outstanding faculty equip students for flexible careers in a multitude of industries. The success of our energy programs also reflects TU's commitment to estab - lishing a strong presence in the energy industry. Our exceptional faculty, location in the heart of America's energy capital and progressive curriculum have made TU a top destination for both undergraduate and graduate students seeking energy degrees. Creating the School of Energy Economics, Policy and Commerce represents yet another milestone in the history of our energy program. It's not too early to start making plans to join us for this year's Homecoming festivities, which start October 15. The Collins College of Business will host an open house on Friday as well as our annual tailgate before Saturday's football game against the University of South Florida. It promises to be a lively atmosphere for recon - necting with former classmates before cheering on our Golden Hurricane as TU marks its first season as part of the American Athletic Conference. I'm eager to see what this year will bring and how our students, faculty and alumni will continue to showcase all that the Collins College of Business has to offer. It's a privilege to join my fellow Executive Advisory Board members during this time of progress at TU. Tally Ferguson Senior Vice President, Risk Management, Bank of Oklahoma Chuck Funai (BS '78) Vice President and CFO Cummins Southern Plains Ralph Hill (MBA '84) Chairman and CEO New Gulf Resources, LLC John Lindsay (BS '86) President Helmerich & Payne Paula Kuykendall (BSBA '86) Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer Hilton Hotels Worldwide David R. Lawson (BS '70) Managing Partner JD Young Leasing, LLC Nate Lovelle (BSBA '00) Vice President-Wealth Manager Senior Portfolio Manager UBS Financial Services