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McNellie’s Group hires Tack as executive chef as leaders in the hospitality landscape of Oklahoma.” Tack will explore new menus with Nelson, who said new ventures are on the horizon. “We have several new projects in the works that will add to our variety of restaurant and entertainment concepts,” Nelson said. “We’re fortunate to have someone of Trevor’s caliber to make sure these new offerings are the best they can possibly be. “It’s an exciting day for our company and hopefully is a harbinger of great things for the future.” In Tulsa, McNellie’s Group operates The Colony, Dilly Deli, Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge, El Guapo’s Cantina, Fassler Hall, McNellie’s Downtown, McNellie’s South City, The Tavern, Yokozuna and Yokozuna on Yale. For more information, visit www.mcnelliesgroup.com.
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McNellie’s Group announced Trevor Tack as its new executive chef for the corporation. “We’re so excited to have Trevor Tack on board,” CEO and Founder Elliot Nelson said in a press release. “As a company, we’re committed to providing the best possible food we can in our restaurants, and Trevor furthers that commitment.” Tack brings 13 years of experience to the company, which operates restaurant, bar and entertainment concepts in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Norman. “I am beyond excited and honored to serve as chef for this amazing company,” Tack said in a press release. “In this competitive and ever-changing market, I believe our commitment to service, community and our employees will continue to drive us forward and set us apart
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Mill Creek enterprise celebrates 80th anniversary Mill Creek Lumber recently marked the company’s 80th anniversary with a gala celebration for employees and families. The Tulsa company, started in 1934 by L.E. “Pete” Dunn, continues under the ownership and management of the founder’s family. Jeff Dunn, grandson of L.E. Dunn, is Mill Creek’s president and his father, Jim Dunn, is chairman. Today, the Tulsa-based building materials company has operations across Oklahoma as well as in Joplin, Missouri; Wichita, Kansas; and the Dallas area. The enterprise has grown from $1.5 million in sales in 1968 when Jim Dunn joined the company to
$175 million in 2014. Mill Creek has multiple business lines, including a lumber and millwork company, carpet and tile stores, a kitchen center, and a windows and doors division. The company employs 530 people. The carpet and tile division — operating as Mill Creek Carpet & Tile stores — is one of the company’s fastest growing. “We started the division with one store in Tulsa and now have 20 totally dedicated to the carpet and tile business,” Jeff Dunn notes. “In every store we strive to offer our customers a positive experience with great product selections and award-winning service.”
Members of the Dunn family pictured at Mill Creek’s 80th anniversary gala at the Renaissance Hotel are Jim Dunn, board chairman; Jamie Dunn Kruft; Barbara Dunn; Langley Margaret Dunn; Mendi and Jeff Dunn, company president; and James Barrett Dunn.