OKC Chamber names Michael Ross board chair, announces 2026 officers and program vice chairs
INSURICA executive Michael F. Ross will lead the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s board in 2026, alongside a new slate of officers and initiative vice chairs.
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has announced its 2026 board of directors and officers, naming Michael F. Ross of INSURICA as chair of the board.
Ross will serve alongside John Hart of Continental Resources as treasurer and Rhonda Hooper of Jordan Advertising as corporate secretary. Teresa Rose of One Heartbeat Foundation will serve as immediate past chair. Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater 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.”
The Chamber said its 2026 work will continue to focus on long-term economic growth, workforce development, and quality-of-life initiatives across the region, with the board and executive committee helping guide that agenda.
The Chamber also announced its 2026 executive committee program vice chairs:
- 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 Chamber said its board of directors and executive committee play a key role in advancing initiatives that support economic growth, workforce development, and quality of life for the Oklahoma City region.
