EO OKC has been committed to building partnerships to enhance member value. Our partners not only offer the advantage of their expertise to EO members on a day to day basis, they also help support the “thirst for learning” that is integral to the EO experience. The EO OKC Board asks that members seek the valuable resource of our Strategic Alliance Partners. Each Partner is willing to provide a short presentation on a topic of your interest, in their field of expertise, either at your forum location or hosted at the Partner’s office. Not only do our members learn from one another but we also have the opportunity to gather knowledge from our Strategic Alliance Partners.
SCOTT CRAVENS
405.623.9816
scravens@merceradvisors.com
KYLE RAY
405.724.7438
kray@merceradvisors.com
Full Sail Capital is a registered investment advisor that was founded to help individuals and families grow and manage generational wealth. Our fiduciary based services include investment & asset management, retirement & financial planning, estate plan consulting, real estate advisory and family office services. We exist to help provide clients the peace of mind that they have an individualized plan for their wealth and retirement as well as a committed partner to help them execute on that plan. Our team works everyday on client’s goals rooted in our core values of loyalty, teamwork and a relentless focus on delivering results.
CHAD GODWIN
405.205.1918
chad@firstturncap.com
DOUGLAS FRANKLIN
405.644.4518
dfranklin@firstturncap.com
First Turn Capital is a boutique investment bank based in Oklahoma City that helps business owners across the Southern U.S. navigate major transitions—like selling their company, bringing on a financial partner, or preparing for an exit. We work exclusively with privately held, profitable companies generating $1 million or more in EBITDA, guiding founders through mergers, acquisitions, and recapitalizations with clarity and care. Our team combines deep industry experience with a founder-first mindset, offering honest advice, tailored strategies, and access to a broad network of buyers and investors. At First Turn, we’re here to help entrepreneurs protect what they’ve built and take their next step with confidence.
ROD WHITSON
405.535.2818
rod.whitson@eosworldwide.com
Rod Whitson helps entrepreneurial business leaders implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System®. EOS is absolutely the best planning and execution system Rod has found to help entrepreneurs really get what they want from their businesses. Rod sat in the seat and understands the job of leading an entrepreneurial business. He has led or helped lead five entrepreneurial businesses including serving as CEO/President of three financial services firms. Currently Rod is an active angel investor with several successful exits and serves on the board or advisory board of several portfolio companies.
AARON ACKERMAN
405.412.5769
aackerman@hogantaylor.com
HAYDEN LEWELLEN
870.883.1908
hlewellen@hogantaylor.com
Since 2009, Hogan Taylor has had the expertise expected out of the nation’s largest accounting firms but with an unexpected twist – personal attention and commitment to your success. With more than 350 trusted personnel, Hogan Taylor offers a wide range of comprehensive business advisory, tax, accounting, assurance, and technology solutions, as well as many other specialty services.