Next Level Leadership - Oklahoma Leaders Unplugged

Oscar Melendez (In Spanish. En Español.)

Oscar Melendez Jr, the Health & Safety Director at R&R Oilfield Services, is a passionate advocate for empowering Spanish-speaking-only employees in the Oil & Gas industry and beyond. With a personal mission to educate and uplift his co-workers and workers across various industries, Oscar has dedicated himself to creating real change within the Hispanic Community. By joining networks and committees, he is actively working to educate businesses, employers, and the next generation on the importance of safety, responsibility, and honoring our past. Oscar's vision and dedication are driving impactful and transformative initiatives that will benefit countless Hispanic individuals and communities.

Stan Clark

Stan Clark, a Tulsa native, graduated from Oklahoma State University in May of 1975 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. Clark and childhood friend Steve File opened Eskimo Joe’s on July 21, 1975. Clark has built a restaurant and a retail brand that has gained national, even international notoriety. In 2002, Clark created EJPPG, a Business-2-Business entity that helps other organization with their marketing and promotional needs.Clark credits all of his companies’ success to the people who create the magic every day for their guests. “Our people truly are our business,” he has said for years. “We should create a good feeling with every interaction with every guest, every day!”One of the company’s legacies is their support of the Stillwater Community particularly the United Way of Payne County. They’re also major sponsors of Special Olympics of Oklahoma, the Stillwater Public Education Foundation, the Eddie Sutton Foundation and Cowboys vs. Cancer program, and various other OSU departments or programs, including the South Entry Plaza of Boone PIckens Stadium and the Eskimo Joe’s Future Teacher scholarships.Stan is married and the proud father of three.

Bert Mackie

Bert has served on several boards including Oneok and was a founding member of the Oklahoma Foundation of Excellence, Oklahoma Academy for Goals, Board of Governors for St. Marys Regional Medical Center, President of Oklahoma Jaycees, Enid Economic Coalition, United Way, NWOSU & NOC foundations and the Enid Higher Education Council. Bert has recently been inducted into the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame.

Alex Williams

Alex currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for Jiffy Trip and has spent the last 12 years managing Jiffy Trip’s operations as they continue towards their strategic growth plan of operating over 100 convenience stores throughout the Midwest Region. He previously served as the President of the Board for the United Way of Northwest Oklahoma, United Way Campaign Chair in 2021. Alex currently serves as Board Chairman for the Enid Chamber of Commerce. Alex previously served as Board Chairman for the Oklahoma Convenience Store Association and is a current Board Member.

Matt Parrish

Matt has been integral to the success of PT with over 35 years experience. Encompassing operational excellence in leadership, change management, and process improvement. Matt is an industry and community leader with a mission to continue a positive culture shift not just within PT but in community engagement and economic development. He is the current board chair for ERDA and on the board of governors for St. Marys. In 2022 Matt received the 55 over 55 Award for Inspiring Oklahomans.

Ricky Wilkinson

Anna Irwin

Anna is an experienced trainer specializing in communication and leadership. With a Communication degree from UCO and an MBA from Boston University, she has nearly 20 years of global experience. Anna's expertise includes emotional intelligence, conversational intelligence, DiSC, Spectrum, and Colors Development. As a certified John Maxwell trainer, she's committed to continuous learning and impactful coaching.

Carrie Sanders

Carrie Sanders joined the Cherokee Strip Community Foundation in September 2020. She has over a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership. Prior to CSCF, Carrie served as the Executive Director at Loaves & Fishes of NW OK and YWCA Enid.

David Mason

David is Enid’s 48th Mayor. He has an extensive background in education and the insurance industry. He has taught various subjects for 12 years before transitioning to become an insurance agent and later a District Manager. David has been actively involved in various community organizations and boards, showcasing his commitment to service and leadership.

Marcie Mack

Dr. Marcie Mack is the Executive Director of the Enid Regional Development Alliance.  She has worked in several segments of economic development for nearly 30 years.  Dr. Mack recently served as Director of Talent Acquisition at MidAmerica Industrial Park in Pryor, Oklahoma.  She was the State Director for Oklahoma CareerTech and previously was Assistant Superintendent at Autry Technology Center in Enid...