Advisory Council
Duties of the Advisory Council
The Advisory Council will monitor the overall direction and progress of AXIS and make recommendations to the Director to ensure that the incubator provides the highest level of service to the business community. Strong leadership and support from the Advisory Council are essential. The Advisory Council will provide strategic direction and leadership and support AXIS in performing his or her duties. Advisory Council members will be selected for their interest in supporting the organization’s mission, their ability, and willingness to mentor AXIS clients and expertise in various business disciplines.
Advisory Council members may voluntarily participate in the approval process for new applicants to the resident and affiliate client program and be a mentor to clients of the incubator.
AXIS Advisory Council
| Kevin Barber | Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Agent, Francis Tuttle |
| Brian Blundell | Vice President, Banc First |
| Jill Castilla | CEO, Citizens Bank of Edmond |
| Evan Fay | Manager of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber |
| Rusty Hale | CPA, Hale & Company |
| Sid Helms | CEO, LevelOps Energy |
| Ray Hibbard | Publisher, Edmond Life & Leisure |
| Natalie Jordan | Marketing & Prof Sales Instructor, Francis Tuttle Technology Center |
| Sherry Jordan | CEO, Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce |
| Nick Massey | Householder Group Financial Advisors |
| Todd McKinnis | Attorney, Rubenstein & Pitts |
| Cody Mosely | Director, Workforce and Development, Francis Tuttle Technology Center |
| Phil Parduhn | CEO, Pelco Products, Inc. |
| Donna Popp | Commercial Relationship Manager, Vice President, Arvest Bank |
| Jaared Scott | Associate Superintendent, Francis Tuttle Technology Center |
| Rex Smitherman | Senior Vice President, i2E |
| Carl Tipton | 7725 Connect |
| Kathy Wallis | Wallis Law |
| Matt Winzeler | Vice President Commercial Lending, First United Bank |
| Janet Yowell | Executive Director, Edmond Economic Development Authority (EEDA) |
