OKC FRIDAY Vol. 54 No. 49 • Three Sections • 28 pages April 16, 2021
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50 MOST POWERFUL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Chamber VP maintains top position in 2nd poll By Rose Lane Editor
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SUNNY CEARLEY VP of Membership Greater OKC Chamber
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NATHANIEL HARDING Managing Partner Cortado Ventures
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GRAHAM COLTON Musician The Jones Assembly
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ADAM RAINBOLT Senior VP BancFirst Insurance
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TRAVIS MASON Director Cushman and Wakefield
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J.D. BAKER Special Assistant OKC Mayor David Holt
The response to our second annual poll to determine the 50 Most Powerful Young Professionals in Oklahoma City was overwhelming. During trying times, these young people have really stepped up to help lead Oklahoma City into the future. They were the ones who were on the cutting edge of technology and helped to organize virtual meetings and events which kept organizations going during the COVID pandemic. The following are the top 5: 1. The OKC Chamber’s Vice President of Membership Sunny Cearley is at the top of OKC FRIDAY’s 50 Most Powerful Young Professionals list for the second straight year. Before the pandemic, Sunny, whose position is to grow the chamber, thrived on working the room at the chamber’s luncheons and events. She knows many of the organization’s 5,000-plus members personally. Switching gears, Sunny didn’t miss a beat and kept the flow of communication going despite the lack of in-person gatherings. Sunny holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Baylor See MPYP, Page 2
One Fridayland mayor re-elected, while other is defeated by 6 votes By Vicki Clark Gourley Publisher In last week’s elections the Nichols Hills mayor was re-elected and The Village mayor lost by 6 votes.
The Republican candidate for Stephanie Bice’s vacated Oklahoma Senate seat won by 65 percent. Two new OKCPS representatives were elected and the chairman narrowly defeated her opponent.
Sody Clements defeated her opponent Richard Cornelison winning 58 percent of the vote. This is the fifth time Nichols Hills Ward 1 has elected Clements to represent it. She is currently serving as
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Rescue Dog of the Week Kenzie is an approximate 7-month-old terrier mix who may be part weasel, according to her long torso. She is very easy going, good with all living creatures and sweet with children. She uses a dog door to let herself out. She is 35 lbs and probably won't get much bigger. Come for a meet and greet or foster her to adopt. Call Kadin, animal welfare officer at 751-9518. Email Dog of the Week, Baby of the Week and Cat of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com.
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Nichols Hills mayor. The Village Mayor David Bennett lost his seat to Wynter Griffis by six votes. She is the second woman elected to the current Village council. Cathy Cummings is currently on
the council. Republican Jake A. Merrick defeated his Democratic opponent Molly Ooten, winning 65 percent of the vote for OK Senate See ELECTION, Page 7
Cy Prigmore is the winner! We hid 10 carrots in our April 2 Easter edition. Since we didn’t specify if the front page color carrot counted, we drew the winner from the seven readers who guessed 10 or 11 carrots. Congratulations Cy Prigmore, the winner of $100! Look for similar promotions in the months to come.
