Executive Committee

Robert Cox
President
Founding Member
President & CEO
ATC

Rick Nagel
1st Vice President
Founding Member
Managing Partner
Acorn Capital Management

Mark Brace
Vice Pres. Treasurer
Founding Member
Vice Chairman, The FISTA
Region Exec. & Market Pres., BancFirst

Michael Morford
VP Secretary
Founding Member
Founder & Chairman
Knudsen Institute

David Nimmo
Member Chair
Founding Member
President & CEO
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.

Ben Goodwin
Founding Member
Senior Vice President
Kratos Defense

James Grimsley
Founding Member
Executive Director, Adv. Tech. Initiatives
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Brain Hackler
Founding Member
Principal
Cornerstone Government Affairs

Christian Kanady
Founding Member
Principal
Echo Investment Capital

Lee Levy
Founding Member
The Levy Group, LLC

Xavier Neira
Founding Member
President & CEO
Logatoré
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In ODIA, in Oklahoma, we don't just dream of a brighter future – we build it, day by day, hand in hand. Whether you're a long-time Oklahoman or a first-time visitor, we invite you to join us in this grand endeavor. Experience the magic of our state, the power of our alliance, and the warmth of our welcome. Together, we're not just supporting the warfighter – we're empowering them. We're not just helping small businesses – we're launching them to new heights. We're not just serving our state – we're securing our nation's future.
This is ODIA. This is Oklahoma. And this is just the beginning.
Board of Directors

Aaron Abbott
Inaugural Member
President
Covington Aircraft

James Freeman
Inaugural Member
TriPacer Strategic Consulting, LLC

Nate Slate
Inaugural Member
Dynetics, Inc.

Leshia Pearson
Inaugural Member

Dick Tanenbaum
Inaugural Member
President & CEO
RT Development
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