Oral Roberts University

Dynamic Duo Cassaundra and Joko Brownell Join Dream Exchange Investor Community

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Partnership, Marketing, Bachelor, Dream, Oral Roberts University, Computer science, Ecosystem, MBA, Dallas Baptist University, Pharmaceutical industry

This power couple, with a track record of entrepreneurial success, brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the Dream Exchange investor community.

Key Points: 
  • This power couple, with a track record of entrepreneurial success, brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the Dream Exchange investor community.
  • In investing in Dream Exchange, I see a pathway to continue this mission," stated Cassaundra Brownell.
  • Reflecting on why he chose to invest in Dream Exchange, Joko stated, "The Dream Exchange stands as an unwavering commitment to dismantling the ordinary and disrupting the status quo.
  • Dream Exchange Founder and CEO, Joe Cecala stated, "We are thrilled to welcome Cassaundra and Joko to the Dream Exchange family.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Amy Calvert Vice President/General Manager of KOKH and KOCB in Oklahoma City

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 1, 2024
TV and Radio, General Entertainment, Entertainment, GM, Mass media, Broadcaster, Child, Creative services, Oral Roberts University, KOKH, KJRH, E. W. Scripps Company, Clan, KOCB, GEB Network

Sinclair today announced Amy Calvert has been named Vice President/General Manager of KOKH/FOX and KOCB, Sinclair’s television stations in Oklahoma City.

Key Points: 
  • Sinclair today announced Amy Calvert has been named Vice President/General Manager of KOKH/FOX and KOCB, Sinclair’s television stations in Oklahoma City.
  • Calvert joins Sinclair from KJRH, the Scripps Media television station in Tulsa, where she most recently served as VP/GM.
  • In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media, said, “Amy is a seasoned executive with deep roots in Oklahoma.
  • “As a lifelong Oklahoman, I’m honored to join the amazing teams at KOKH, KOCB and the Sinclair Family.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Names Meghan Spuler Chief People Officer

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Professional Services, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Human Resources, Food, Beverage, Team, Acquisition, Interim, Workforce, Arnold Spuler, Red Robin, Red, Culture, Campbell Soup Company, Danaher Corporation, Villanova University, Partnership, Oral Roberts University, Human resources, Management

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB), a full-service restaurant chain serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today announced the completion of its best-in-class leadership team with the appointment of Meghan Spuler as Chief People Officer, effective Dec. 11.

Key Points: 
  • Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB), a full-service restaurant chain serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today announced the completion of its best-in-class leadership team with the appointment of Meghan Spuler as Chief People Officer, effective Dec. 11.
  • Spuler succeeds Mark Simpson, who joined the company as Interim Chief People Officer in May 2023.
  • “Meghan’s expertise and proven reputation for championing cultures of inclusivity, high performance and Operations partnership will bring tremendous value to Red Robin as we continue to transform our brand for the future,” said Red Robin President and CEO GJ Hart.
  • “It is an honor to join Red Robin during this transformative time for the company,” said Spuler.

Top Rail Fence reaches into Oklahoma with a South Tulsa location

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Family, Recreation, Professional, Oral Roberts University, School, Oral Roberts, Tourism

TULSA, Okla., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Top Rail Fence, the on-time professionals in fence design, quality, installation and service, has announced the opening of its first location in Oklahoma under the ownership of husband-and-wife duo Kris and Carrie Orth. The new location is in South Tulsa.

Key Points: 
  • "The simplicity and straight-forward business approach of the Top Rail Fence franchise model is what first attracted us to the company, and the ability to provide a needed service to the Tulsa area helped solidify our investment," Top Rail Fence South Tulsa owner Kris Orth said.
  • His ability to analyze, evaluate and create solutions for all aspects of business management will work to his advantage as he and his wife begin operations at their Top Rail Fence South Tulsa location.
  • The South Tulsa location opened on Aug. 21 and serves Bixby, Broken Arrow, Coweta, Glenpool, Jenks, Kellyville, Kiefer, Mounds, Sapulpa and Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • Top Rail Fence South Tulsa serves the Bixby, Broken Arrow, Coweta, Glenpool, Jenks, Kellyville, Kiefer, Mounds and Sapulpa
    To learn more about Top Rail Fence South Tulsa, please visit https://toprailfence.com/locations/south-tulsa/ .

Amsterdam2023 EveryONE Conference Concludes with Global Worship at Olympic Stadium

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Oral Roberts University, Darkness, Music, Chroma, Depression, Gospel, Spirit, Iwan, Jesus, Civil service commission, Holy Spirit, Fear, Pool, Great Commission, Loneliness, Muslims, Russell Evans, Planetshakers, RAI, Rock, Confusion, SEND, Reinhard Bonnke, Olympic Stadium, House, Nightclub, Tourism, Church, Potentiality and actuality

AMSTERDAM, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Empowered21 Amsterdam2023 EveryONE conference concluded Saturday with a global worship, prayer and commissioning service for the thousands who gathered in The Netherlands this week before returning to their home countries. More than 5,000 individuals from over 125 nations attended the conference in person at the historic RAI conference center, with thousands more joining online from 150 countries around the world.

Key Points: 
  • More than 5,000 individuals from over 125 nations attended the conference in person at the historic RAI conference center, with thousands more joining online from 150 countries around the world.
  • Empowered21 Global Chair Dr. Billy Wilson announced that the next EveryONE conference would be held in Indonesia next summer, focusing on reaching EveryONE Asia.
  • The Oral Roberts University worship band from Tulsa, Okla., lead a time of praise and worship.
  • A final time of worship was led by a combined group from Dunamis and ORU Worship.

Cartography Biosciences Appoints Industry Veteran as Chief Administrative and Legal Officer

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Health, Oncology, Oral Roberts University, Arnold & Porter, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, New York University School of Law, University School, Risk management, Heller, Patient, Princeton Theological Seminary, Growth, Arnold, Pharmaceutical industry, Cartography

Cartography Biosciences , an immuno-oncology company creating biologic therapies against novel targets guided by the first-ever comprehensive antigen atlas, today announced the appointment of Blaine Templeman as Chief Administrative and Legal Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Cartography Biosciences , an immuno-oncology company creating biologic therapies against novel targets guided by the first-ever comprehensive antigen atlas, today announced the appointment of Blaine Templeman as Chief Administrative and Legal Officer.
  • “With nearly three decades of experience supporting immuno-oncology and vaccine companies, Blaine brings a lifetime of experience to the operations of Cartography,” said Kevin Parker, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of Cartography Biosciences.
  • In his new role, Mr. Templeman will oversee Cartography’s administrative operations, including managing the company’s worldwide legal affairs, compliance, facilities, finance, human resources, risk management, and other administrative functions.
  • Previously, Mr. Templeman was the Chief Administrative and Legal Officer at Aduro Biotech and a corporate and intellectual property transactions partner at Arnold & Porter LLP, the managing partner of the New York office of Sheppard Mullin LLP and partner at Heller Ehrman LLC.

Children of Alliance Coal Employees Receive College Scholarships

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 22, 2023
Oral Roberts University, Carmi-White County High School, Franciscan University of Steubenville, University, Indiana University Bloomington, Coal, Education, Nursing, Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program, Compensation, Cannon, Middle Tennessee State University, Max, Luci, Theology, Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Franciscan University, Union County High School, Colleen, Kaskaskia College, Literature, Student, Compensation and benefits, Castle High School, Growth, Southeast Missouri State University, Scholarship America, Achievement Medal, Lexington Catholic High School, Tutoring, Management, Ironworks, Western Kentucky University

TULSA, Okla., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: ARLP) this week announced the eight high school graduating seniors receiving college scholarships from the Alliance Coal Scholars Program. These impressive top-ranked students selected three teachers to receive teacher recognition awards.

Key Points: 
  • TULSA, Okla., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: ARLP) this week announced the eight high school graduating seniors receiving college scholarships from the Alliance Coal Scholars Program.
  • Alliance Coal awarded the top three students with $2,000 renewable scholarships.
  • The selected scholars are Alliance Coal employees' daughters or sons pursuing postsecondary education in college and vocational school programs.
  • Scholarship America, the nation's largest nonprofit, private-sector scholarship organization, administers all aspects of the Alliance Coal Scholars Program, including the selection process.

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers Announces CEO Succession Plan

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 3, 2023
Change management, Oral Roberts University, The Advisory Board Company, Feedback, RBT, Research, Science, Physical therapy, Doctorate, Investment, Fellow, Patient, Spectrum, McIntosh, Ethics, DPT, HRE, Management, Nursing, Indiana University, Physical

Indianapolis, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers announced today its appointment of David McIntosh, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Indianapolis, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers announced today its appointment of David McIntosh, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer.
  • McIntosh was strategically selected and thoroughly tailored for the CEO role during a year-long succession process.
  • In his three years at Hopebridge, McIntosh has played a central role in increasing access to care and scaling operations across 12 states.
  • “David has shown great initiative and innovation in leading Hopebridge into our next chapter of progressive, quality care,” said Dennis May, transitioning Hopebridge CEO.

Gary Brown Elected Chairman of Mercy Ships International’s Board of Directors

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 9, 2023
Health, Consumer, Training, Maritime, Other Education, Surgery, Other Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Transport, Practice Management, Education, Hospitals, Foundation, Religion, International Board of Medicine and Surgery, Trustee, Hope, Mercy Ships, International Board, CIBC, Sierra Leone, COVID-19, Multimedia, Growth, Bachelor of Science, Oral Roberts University, Harvard Business School, The Conference Board, Medicine, Science

Mercy Ships , the global, faith-based healthcare charity that through a fleet of first-class hospital ships provides free surgeries and healthcare services to the world’s most disadvantaged peoples, today announced that Gary Brown was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mercy Ships International effective January 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Mercy Ships , the global, faith-based healthcare charity that through a fleet of first-class hospital ships provides free surgeries and healthcare services to the world’s most disadvantaged peoples, today announced that Gary Brown was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mercy Ships International effective January 1, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230108005071/en/
    Brown, who has served on the Mercy Ships board since 2006, spent 42 years in the banking and securities industry, most recently as CEO of CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited.
  • “Gary Brown was the only person nominated by the committee, a testament to our board’s unanimous confidence in his qualifications,” said Ruben Martin, head of the nominating committee and outgoing chairman.
  • In total, he served 11 years on the International Board and will continue serving on the Mercy Ships Foundation Board.

Pastors For Trump Launches, Backed by Faith Leaders With 200k Congregants

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
President Trump, Jesus, Speech, Senate, Interview, Oval Office, Oral Roberts University, Life, White, All Nations, Pastor, White House, ORU, Will Graham (evangelist), Multimedia, Marriage, Time (magazine), PFT, Burns, Australian Historical Studies, Public policy, Tutoring

TULSA, Okla., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Counting a chapter in each state and the backing of dozens of Christian pastors with over 200,000 congregants, Pastors for Trump (PFT) is aiming to galvanize support in the evangelical community for President Trump as he seeks to return to the White House as Commander-in-Chief in 2024. 

Key Points: 
  • Pastor Lahmeyer is currently the Lead Pastor for Sheridan Church in Tulsa.Lahmeyer attended Oral Roberts University (ORU) and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A.
  • "President Trump made it clear during his 2016 campaign for President of the United States that he was committed to bringing Christian leaders into the fold.
  • Hagin and Burns will serve on the Board of Directors for Pastors for Trump.
  • To learn more about Pastors for Trump or to schedule an interview with Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer, please contact Kristin Davis.