Posts by Amy Mason

Meg Salyer “Joy was one of our top core values.” Meg Salyer, co-founder of Accel Financial and respected community influencer, joins Thomas Hill for a delightful conversation about how to enjoy your workplace, the benefits of creating unity, and the importance of personal connection. From growing up on Long Island with “service as a part…

Shane Wharton “We’re in a business of serving other people.” Shane Wharton, President of Love’s Travel Stops, a company with 30,000 employees, joins Thomas Hill for a meaningful conversation about taking care of people. Shane details how this mindset is modeled by Love’s leadership with their consistent focus on the care and health of each…

Sandy Coats “We’ll win or we’ll lose, but we’re not going to hide the ball.” Sandy Coats, Site Director and Senior Counsel for Boeing Defense Oklahoma, joins Thomas Hill for an engaging conversation about life and leadership. With many years as the US Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma, Sandy has firsthand knowledge of…

Lee Roland “We have the responsibility to do something with the blessings God gave us.” Lee Roland is a recognized and celebrated Difference Maker. With his years as an educator and administrator, Lee brings first-hand knowledge and mesmerizing stories to this gripping conversation with Thomas Hill. The principles Lee used to radically transform a challenged…

Lance Lang “I want to fall in love with helping other people win.” Lance Lang, founder of Hope Is Alive, joins Thomas Hill for a personal and inspiring conversation about addition, recovery, vision, and hope. While sharing what drives him (“It’s always about the next person”), Lance talks about why people are drawn to vulnerable…

Ryan Plotkin “It’s more than just a job. It’s a group of people together pulling in the same direction.” Ryan Plotkin, President of MD Building Products, joins Thomas Hill for a candid conversation about creating relationships, being authentic, and using what Ryan refers to as the leader’s best tool – his ears. “You have to…

Percy Kirk “If you don’t take care of your people, there’s no way your people are going to take care of your customers.” Percy Kirk, Sr. VP/Regional Manager of Cox Communications, joins Thomas Hill for a conversation about leadership, community, and the importance of direct involvement. From the employee led Cox Charities initiative to the…

Dr. Richard Kopke “Don’t we all need some soul rest these days?” Dr. Richard Kopke joins Thomas Hill for an introspective conversation about destiny, joy, spiritual mission, and doing life at work. Dr. Kopke, Legion of Merit recipient and renowned otolaryngologist, is doing ground-breaking work in the restoration of disabling hearing loss. From miraculous healings…

Ann Felton Gilliland “When we can help, there are lots and lots of stories of success.” Ann Felton Gilliland, CEO & Chairman of Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity joins Thomas Hill for an encouraging conversation about how adding to people’s lives provides them the opportunity to grow and change for the better. Under Ann’s leadership,…

Mike Roark “It’s about helping people belong and walking with them on their journey.” Mike Roark, VP and COO of the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma joins Thomas Hill to explore the ways the YMCA puts their mission into practice. This enlightening conversation parallels the traits needed to build strong relationships at the “Y” and the…