ALUMNI IN THE NEWS
SALLT alumni are making an impact through various city initiatives, and we want to celebrate their accomplishments. If you’re a SALLT alum, or know of one, we’d love to hear about your achievements, awards, or accomplishments!
2025
Crossroads Mall has plans to create a mixed-use development with the Crossroads Renewal Project, chaired by Chris Brewster (S4), Superintendent of Santa Fe South Schools. The redevelopment aims to include educational facilities, health care services, housing and local businesses.
Scott Bartlow (S20) is publishing a new cookbook called, 'Meat, Fire & Friends’.
Governor Stitt Announces Appointments of Rev. Josh L. Trimble (S20) and Les Thomas, Sr (S16) to the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs Board, and the State Advisory Group.
Journal Record names Most Admired CEOs for 2025- Stacey Ninness (S6) with Neighborhood Services Organization, President and CEO and Mautra Staley Jones (S4) with Oklahoma City Community College, President, and Kelley Gann (S21) with Freestyle Creative President and CEO. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Brian Bobek (S16) for being named State COO by Governor Stitt.
Celebrating Adam Luck (S9) on his recent new role as Chief Sales Officer at Brightwell!
Congratulations to Stephani Heller (S25) for being NextGen Under 30 Winners of 2024.
Power List: Nonprofit Leaders 2025 by The Journal Record- Congratulations SALLT Alumni Ann Felton (S3) with Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, Kari Watkins (S1) with OKC National Memorial and Museum, and Marnie Taylor (S10) with Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.
Keith Sinor (S5) was named Superintendent of Yukon Public Schools.
Governor Stitt names Tom Newel (S5) as Chief of Staff.
Fall 2024
Dr. Donna McCoy (S6) wrote and published her book, “Emerging Into Wholeness From Toxic Relationships”.
Brad Scoggin (S8), Will Stackable (S7), and Jordan Williams (S9) co-founders of ArborXR are featured in Tech Crunch.
Congratulations to Nathan Carr (S3) and his team as Magnolia Journal featured Commonplace Books OKC in their Fall 2024 magazine.
Marnie Taylor (S10) was selected for 405 Magazine's Honoring, Empowering, and Raising Up (HER) Awards for the humanitarian category!
Congratulations to Allison Garrett (S2), Jim Gebhart (S4), Nico Gomez (S6), Kari Watkins (S1), Steven Buck (S8), Kelley Gann (S21), Thomas Hill III (S1), and Mautra Staley Jones (S4) for being recognized as Oklahoma's Most Admired CEOs for 2024 by The Journal Record.
Shannon Warren (S2), Jacqueline Sit (S11), Stefannie Powell (S25), and other SALLT women featured in the Hundred Magazine.
Jason Robinson (S9) received the Young Alumni Award with MACU’s iMpact Awards!
Clarence Hill (S3) received Pastor of the Year with Bott Radio.
Congratulations Jill Castilla (S6) who has been recognized as one of The Most Powerful Women in Banking by American Banker.
Robert Ruiz (S18) recognized by The Journal Record as one of Oklahoma’s Power List of IT Experts and Innovators.
Timothy Tardibono (S8) advocates for fair chance hiring in Oklahoma City, and this video features Jennifer Francis (S24) with OKC Metro Alliance.
Marcus Black (S19) received the Cheer Choice Award.
Congratulations Jill Castilla (S6) for being reappointed for her sixth term as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA).
"The Journal Record” recognized and posted Anna Felton Gilliland’s (S3) Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity publication “The Power List Nonprofit Leaders” as one of the state’s top nonprofit leaders.
Les Thomas (S16), Gail Blaylock (S16), Trevor Pemberton (S7), and Josh Trimble (S20) have been selected for membership in Leadership Oklahoma Class 37.
Stan Norman (S10) has been selected as one of the 2024 recipients of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s distinguished alumni awards.
Mayor Holt confirms Gregory Grimaud (S20) as a member of the Community Public Safety Advisory Board.
SALLT alumni, share your own (or a SALLT Alum’s) testimony of accomplishment, award, or achievement!