Former astronaut and Oklahoma native Gen. Tom Stafford has been named the 2011 recipient of the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy by the National Aeronautics Association in Washington, D.C. “The Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy has been bestowed upon some of the most historic aviation leaders in the world, and General Stafford can be certainly included in [...]

David Pynn, St. John Health System executive vice president and chief operating officer, has been named to the position of CEO. Pynn will succeed longtime CEO Sister M. Therese Gottschalk, who will remain on the board of directors and lead mission integration for the organization. Gottschalk will also continue in her role as president and [...]

Small business owner Larry Mocha has made a name for himself locally as Tulsa’s small business ambassador. Recently, his name was heard nationwide. Mocha, president and CEO of APSCO Inc., which manufactures pneumatic cylinders, controls and valves for the mobile, truck equipment and automotive markets, was chosen as one of 15 small business owners nationwide [...]

Tulsa’s BOK Center, a SMG-managed facility, has been nominated by Pollstar, the concert industry’s leading publication, for the Arena of the Year award. Individuals within the industry will vote, and the winner will be announced Feb. 5 at the annual Pollstar awards ceremony in Los Angeles. This is the third year in a row the [...]

Waller & Co. Public Relations Inc. hosted its fifth annual Gastric Gambit on Oct. 5, continuing its tradition of inviting clients and staff to compete to eat the most food items at the Tulsa State Fair. This year, the Tulsa Business Journal was there to document the day. 11 a.m.: The competition commences on the [...]

iMobilize Media, the Tulsa-based mobile marketing company Jeff Rhoton founded three years ago, has sold roast beef in Oklahoma, ice cream in Texas and engaged fans at Oklahoma State University football games and the World Cup of Softball. Rhoton said iMobilize Media’s unique menu of mobile applications, SMS promotions, fan engagement and personalized service is [...]

Three ordinance changes that will strengthen the city’s ability to deal with eyesores, safety and health problems and other property-related nuisances will be considered at tonight’s City Council meeting. The Bartlett administration and city employees worked with property owners, real estate associations and homebuilders’ groups in drafting the new ordinances. “We believe that these new [...]

iMobilize Media, the Tulsa-based mobile marketing company Jeff Rhoton founded three years ago, has sold roast beef in Oklahoma, ice cream in Texas and engaged fans at Oklahoma State University football games and the World Cup of Softball. Rhoton said iMobilize Media’s unique menu of mobile applications, SMS promotions, fan engagement and personalized service is [...]