OBR's FY26 Board Slate
- Nikela Sappleton
- Jun 30
- 2 min read
OKLAHOMA CITY (June 30, 2025) - The Oklahoma Business Roundtable has announced its Board of Directors for Fiscal Year 2026, which begins July 1, 2025. The slate reflects a diverse mix of senior executives and community leaders from across Oklahoma.
FY26 Officers:
Chairman: Sean Kouplen, CEO, Regent Bank
Chair-Elect/Vice Chair: Steve Hahn, President, AT&T Central States
Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. Leigh Goodson, President, Tulsa Community College
Past Chairman: Jeff Davis, Founding Partner, Acorn Capital Management
“Being involved with the Oklahoma Business Roundtable has been incredibly rewarding for me and for Regent Bank,” said Sean Kouplen, FY26 Chairman. “The old saying ‘a rising tide lifts all boats’ truly captures the spirit of this organization. When Oklahoma’s business community unites behind economic development, we all benefit. OBRT not only supports the state’s growth—it also provides a unique platform for building relationships with key state leaders and staying closely connected to Oklahoma’s strategic direction.”
The following individuals will serve on the FY26 Board as Directors:
Tena Coppedge, Vice President, Global Supply Chain Manufacturing, Hitachi Vantara
Tammye Gwin, Senior Executive Officer, Choctaw Nation
Ginger Kollmann, Senior Vice President, JP Morgan Private Bank
Bill Lance, Secretary of State, Chickasaw Nation
Ken Miller, Vice President of Public Affairs, OG&E
Kristin Peck, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, The Rausch Companies
Todd Pauley, Director, Government Operations, The Boeing Company
Kimbra Scott, Port Director, Muskogee City–County Port Authority
Chris Scully, Account Executive, InterWorks
Dan Sullivan, CEO, Grand River Dam Authority
Jeff Wilson, Vice President of Public & Government Affairs, Devon Energy
Ex-Officio Members:
Christy Gillenwater, CEO, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber
Mike Neal, CEO, Tulsa Regional Chamber
Chad Warmington, CEO, The State Chamber of Oklahoma
“This year’s board represents the best of Oklahoma’s leadership and commitment to economic growth,” said Mark Funke, President and CEO of the Oklahoma Business Roundtable. “We’re excited to work with Chairman Kouplen and this outstanding group to strengthen Oklahoma’s business climate, drive innovation, and position our state for long-term success.”
About the Oklahoma Business Roundtable
Founded in 1991, the Oklahoma Business Roundtable (OBR) is the state’s only organization solely focused on economic growth through private-sector investment. In partnership with the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Department of Commerce, OBR supports initiatives that attract business, grow key industries, and raise Oklahoma’s national and global profile. Backed by more than 150 business leaders, OBR funds and executes high-impact programs that expand opportunity and strengthen the state’s long-term competitiveness. For more information, visit www.okbusinessroundtable.com.
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Media Contact:
Nikela Sappleton
Director of Marketing and Membership
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