OKC Chamber announces new officers for 2026

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has announced its 2026 board of directors and officers, naming Michael F. Ross, INSURICA as chair of the board.

Ross will lead the Chamber’s board alongside John Hart, Continental Resources, who will serve as treasurer, and Rhonda Hooper, Jordan  Advertising, who will serve as corporate secretary. Teresa Rose, One Heartbeat Foundation will serve as immediate past chair. Christy  Gillenwater, Chamber president and CEO, will also serve on the executive committee.

“I’m honored to serve as board chair at a time when Oklahoma City continues to build on its momentum,” Ross said. “The Chamber’s work  plays an important role in the region’s growth, and I look forward to working with this leadership team to help advance Oklahoma City’s  priorities in the year ahead.”

In 2026, the Chamber will continue focusing on initiatives that support long-term economic growth, workforce development, and quality of  life across the region. The board and executive committee will help guide that work as Oklahoma City builds on recent momentum and  prepares for future opportunities.

In addition to the board officers, the Chamber announced its 2026 executive committee program vice chairs, who help guide key initiatives  across economic development, workforce, community issues, and quality of life.

Serving as program vice chairs in 2026 are:

• Sean Trauschke, OGE Energy Corp. – convention and visitors development and LA28 Olympics
• Mark Beffort, Robinson Park – economic development
• Bob Funk Jr., Express Employment Professionals – education and talent
• Larry Nichols, Devon Energy Corporation – FOKC and community issue campaigns
• Bill Lance, The Chickasaw Nation – government relations
• Rick Muncrief, Muncrief Capital Management – innovation and life sciences
• Jenny Love Meyer, Love’s Travel Stops – marketing and communications
• Teresa Rose, One Heartbeat Foundation – membership
• Clay Bennett, Dorchester Capital – strategic planning
• David Harlow, BancFirst – safe community initiatives
• Tony Tyler, Tyler Media – county government and criminal justice
• Kent Shortridge, Oklahoma Natural Gas Company – transportation initiatives

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s board of directors and executive committee play a key role in advancing initiatives that support economic growth, workforce development, and a strong quality of life for the Oklahoma City region.