OKC for Soccer | OKC es Fútbol, the dynamic initiative to reimagine professional soccer in Oklahoma City, today announced the founding members of the OKC for Soccer Committee. This diverse group of leaders will help build a world-class professional soccer club with women’s and men’s teams that accurately reflects the vibrant Oklahoma City of today.

The OKC for Soccer Committee’s collection of civic, business, sports, and cultural leaders from across the community aligns with OKC for Soccer’s goal to ensure that all of Oklahoma City is represented in the development of the club.

“We have been blown away by the enthusiasm and groundswell of support surrounding professional soccer in Oklahoma City, especially the prospect of adding a women’s team,” said Court Jeske, Partner, Sports & Entertainment, at Echo, majority investor in the OKC for Soccer initiative. “As we continue to reimagine the future of soccer in our city, we are thrilled to have advisors joining us from key corners of our region. Their wide-ranging perspective and unique insights will be critical to shaping a vision that is truly representative of our community.”

Founding members of the committee are listed below (in alphabetical order). Additional members will be announced in the coming weeks.

Bill Anoatubby
Governor, Chickasaw Nation

Donna Bartley
President, Bartley Industries

Mike Beckham
CEO, Simple Modern

Brian Byrnes
Senior Vice President, Business Operations, Oklahoma City Thunder

Nathan Cao
Founder & President, Omega Investments LLC
Advisory Board Member, Greater OKC Asian Chamber of Commerce
Board Member, OKC Asian District Cultural Association 

David Castillo
President & CEO, Greater OKC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Zac Craig
President, Visit OKC

Mackenzie Dilbeck
Executive Associate Athletics Director | Chief of Staff & Senior Woman Administrator, OU Athletics 

Bob Funk Jr. 
CEO, Prodigal
Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and Global Growth, Express Employment Professionals

Steve Hahn
President, Central States, AT&T

Karen Hancock
Senior Associate Athletic Director & Senior Woman Administrator, Oklahoma State Athletics

Jorge Hernandez
President, Tango Public Relations

Brent Hubbard
Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, INTEGRIS Health

Court Jeske
Partner, Echo
President of OKC for Soccer

Sean Jones
President, Women’s Premier Soccer League
Founder & Partner, Oklahoma City FC
CEO, The Broadway Clinic

Christian Kanady
Founding Partner & CEO, Echo

Tim McLaughlin
Partner & Co-Founder, Square Deal Capital

Fred Mendoza
Founder & Chairman, Oklahoma Hispanic Institute

Matt Mercer
President, Oklahoma Soccer Association

Mark Moore
CEO, Bob Moore Auto Group
Co-Owner & Manager, Oklahoma City 1889 FC

Shani Nealy
Senior Vice President of Administration, Urban League of Greater OKC

Ran Oliver
Co-President & CEO, Viking Minerals

Salvador Ontiveros
President & CEO, Latino Community Development Agency 

Edurne Pineda
Head Consul, Consulate of Mexico, Oklahoma City 

Matt Pinnell
Lt. Governor, State of Oklahoma

Dr. Jamie Polk
Superintendent, Oklahoma City Public Schools

Adam Rainbolt
President - Oklahoma City, BancFirst Insurance Services

Bill Raynor
Interim Athletic Director, Oklahoma City University

Sarah Roberts
Vice President of Programs, Inasmuch Foundation

Dr. Mautra Staley Jones
President, Oklahoma City Community College

Suzie Symcox
Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer, First Fidelity Bank

Sean Trauschke
Chairman, President, & CEO, OG&E

Stan Wagnon
Vice President for Athletics, University of Central Oklahoma

 

OKC for Soccer | OKC es Fútbol da la Bienvenida a Miembros Fundadores del Comité Asesor 

 

El diverso panel de 33 líderes locales cívicos, empresariales, deportivos y culturales impulsará los esfuerzos para dar forma al futuro del fútbol profesional en Oklahoma City.

OKLAHOMA CITY – OKC for Soccer | OKC es Fútbol, la iniciativa dinámica para reinventar el fútbol profesional en Oklahoma City, anunció hoy quienes serán los miembros fundadores del comité asesor de OKC for Soccer | OKC Es Fútbol. Este grupo diverso de líderes ayudará a construir un club de fútbol profesional de clase mundial con equipos femeninos y masculinos que refleje con precisión la vibrante Oklahoma City de hoy.

El conjunto de líderes cívicos, empresariales, deportivos y culturales del comité asesor de OKC for Soccer | OKC Es Fútbol se alinea con el objetivo de garantizar que toda Oklahoma City esté representada en el desarrollo del club.

"Estamos impresionados por el entusiasmo y la oleada de apoyo que rodea al fútbol profesional en Oklahoma City, especialmente la perspectiva de agregar un equipo femenino", dijo Court Jeske, socio de deportes y entretenimiento de Echo, quien es el grupo de inversionistas mayoritario en OKC for Soccer | OKC Es Fútbol. “A medida que continuamos imaginando el futuro del fútbol en nuestra ciudad, estamos emocionados de contar con asesores que se unen a nosotros desde sectores clave de nuestra región. Su amplia perspectiva y sus conocimientos únicos serán fundamentales para dar forma a una visión que sea verdaderamente representativa de nuestra comunidad”.

Los miembros fundadores del comité se enumeran a continuación (en orden alfabético). Se anunciarán miembros adicionales en las próximas semanas.