Board of Directors
Executive Board
Gary Woods - Chairman of the Board
Gary R. Woods is a native Oklahoman and a graduate of Millwood High School. He graduated from Langston University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration with a minor in Business Marketing. He had a 25 year career in the healthcare and biotech industry with Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson as an account manager, District Manager and Practice Management, Marketing and Reimbursement Consultant. During this tenure he has been awarded multiple National MVP, Leadership and Encore Awards. Gary is a long time coach and mentor to a number of youth in the NE community and he currently serves as the Ward 7 Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Commissioner. Gary and his wife Cecilia Robinson Woods are also small business owners, recently launching C&G Woods LLC, a real estate investment company with emphasis in executive housing. Gary and Cecilia live in northeast Oklahoma City and have 5 children.
Gary R. Woods is a native Oklahoman and a graduate of Millwood High School. He graduated from Langston University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration with a minor in Business Marketing. He had a 25 year career in the healthcare and biotech industry with Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson as an account manager, District Manager and Practice Management, Marketing and Reimbursement Consultant. During this tenure he has been awarded multiple National MVP, Leadership and Encore Awards. Gary is a long time coach and mentor to a number of youth in the NE community and he currently serves as the Ward 7 Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Commissioner. Gary and his wife Cecilia Robinson Woods are also small business owners, recently launching C&G Woods LLC, a real estate investment company with emphasis in executive housing. Gary and Cecilia live in northeast Oklahoma City and have 5 children.
Stephanie Price - Vice Chairwoman
Stephanie Price has over 20 years of experience in banking, real estate, child care, behavioral health, and telecommunication, She currently has certifications in Child Development, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counseling, Health Care Administration, Advantage Case Management, and Nurse Aide, qualifications that allowed her to establish herself within the adult care industry.
Stephanie's awards and honors include Exemplary Woman in the Community 2013 by OKC Chapter of Chums. Outstanding Service Award 2013 by DRS Business Advisory Council, I am Love Award 2014 and Grand Heart Award 2015 by The Wonderfully Made Foundation, Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 by OKC Chapter Eta Phi Beta Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 by Women of Color, Outstanding Mother of the Year Honoree 2015 by Metro Family. She owes her inspiration to her six children: Victor, Nicholas, Aria, Alexandria (Boogie), Daniel and Alivia.
Stephanie Price has over 20 years of experience in banking, real estate, child care, behavioral health, and telecommunication, She currently has certifications in Child Development, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counseling, Health Care Administration, Advantage Case Management, and Nurse Aide, qualifications that allowed her to establish herself within the adult care industry.
Stephanie's awards and honors include Exemplary Woman in the Community 2013 by OKC Chapter of Chums. Outstanding Service Award 2013 by DRS Business Advisory Council, I am Love Award 2014 and Grand Heart Award 2015 by The Wonderfully Made Foundation, Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 by OKC Chapter Eta Phi Beta Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 by Women of Color, Outstanding Mother of the Year Honoree 2015 by Metro Family. She owes her inspiration to her six children: Victor, Nicholas, Aria, Alexandria (Boogie), Daniel and Alivia.
Cindy Van Kley - Secretary
Cindy Van Kley retired as the Public Relations Representative for Advantage Bank, where she was also the in-house graphic designer. In addition to serving on the Board of the Black Chamber of Commerce, she serves on the Spencer Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, where she is the newsletter editor and a past president. She serves as Vice President of the Eastern Oklahoma County Tourism Council, and serves on the Community Advisory Panel of the EmPower Works program at Rose State College. Cindy is a member of the ABC Referrals Club at Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center, and serves on the board of directors of Mid-Del Art Guild, where she has been the newsletter editor for over 20 years. She and her husband, Neal, are members of the Spencer Historical Society and are volunteers supporting the maintenance of the Spencer Museum and grounds.
For over 40 years, she has been a Sunday School teacher for the Bahá’í Communities of Bethany, Oklahoma City, Spencer, and now at the Edmond Bahá’í Center, where she also is the children’s song leader. Cindy and Neal Van Kley are long-time residents of Spencer, with two grown children and 5 grandchildren.
Cindy Van Kley retired as the Public Relations Representative for Advantage Bank, where she was also the in-house graphic designer. In addition to serving on the Board of the Black Chamber of Commerce, she serves on the Spencer Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, where she is the newsletter editor and a past president. She serves as Vice President of the Eastern Oklahoma County Tourism Council, and serves on the Community Advisory Panel of the EmPower Works program at Rose State College. Cindy is a member of the ABC Referrals Club at Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center, and serves on the board of directors of Mid-Del Art Guild, where she has been the newsletter editor for over 20 years. She and her husband, Neal, are members of the Spencer Historical Society and are volunteers supporting the maintenance of the Spencer Museum and grounds.
For over 40 years, she has been a Sunday School teacher for the Bahá’í Communities of Bethany, Oklahoma City, Spencer, and now at the Edmond Bahá’í Center, where she also is the children’s song leader. Cindy and Neal Van Kley are long-time residents of Spencer, with two grown children and 5 grandchildren.
Kelly Atkinson - Treasuer
Kelly Atkinson is a Dual Purpose Lender for Arvest Bank. He works with customers, providing consumer and mortgage loans. He’s been with Arvest for almost 4 years. He has a diverse financial services background, having worked in consumer/mortgage/commercial lending, audit, and retail branch management. Kelly also spent time in the securities business as a financial advisor/planner.
Kelly Atkinson is a Dual Purpose Lender for Arvest Bank. He works with customers, providing consumer and mortgage loans. He’s been with Arvest for almost 4 years. He has a diverse financial services background, having worked in consumer/mortgage/commercial lending, audit, and retail branch management. Kelly also spent time in the securities business as a financial advisor/planner.
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Board Members
April Moaning
The Law Office of April J. Moaning, P.L.L.C.
Tena Slaughter
Community Relations Coordinator for OG&E
Monica Finley
Vice President of Merchandising for MTM Recognition Corporation
Courtney Franklin
Community Relations Specialist for Love’s Travel Stops.
Wayland Cubit
F.A.C.T Unit - Oklahoma City Police Department
Terry Monday
VP of Radio Programming at Perry Publishing & Broadcasting.
Everett Steele
KKT Architects, Inc. - Principal
JD Baker
Special Assistant to the Mayor of Oklahoma City
JD Baker
Special Assistant to the Mayor of Oklahoma City
Michael Chapple
Vice President of Gaming at Remington Park
Camal Pennington
Director of Annual Giving at The University of Oklahoma
Dr. Monique Bruner
Professor and Director, Center for Success, Inclusion, and Diversity at Rose State College
