The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance is a network of trusted experts working with manufacturers to help them grow and evolve. When manufacturers are strong, communities prosper and our state’s economy thrives. Since 1992, It is the only statewide organization dedicated to the manufacturing industry, which continues to be the backbone of Oklahoma’s economy.
Our non-profit organization improves companies holistically by assessing, diagnosing, and optimizing operations. Through our proprietary process, a comprehensive plan is developed. Then, we have the capability to deploy our expertise directly. If necessary, we connect to our array of local, state, regional and national networks, providing manufacturers with the exact resources they need to quickly push changes into action.
Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board
Michael Grant, McElroy Manufacturing, Tulsa
Treasurer
Cody Wilson, Mabrey Bank, Tulsa
Class S Directors (Small Manufacturers)
John Griffin, Griffin Foods, Muskogee Geoff Hager, Big Elk Energy, Tulsa Max Harris, HE&M Saw, Pryor Jeff O’Neal, Advantage Controls, Muskogee Steve Parduhn, Pelco Products, Edmond
Class L Directors (Large Companies)
Scott Pollard, Bama Companies, Tulsa Garrett Wright, PSO, Tulsa
Associate Directors (Service Providers)
Christy Idleman, OGE Energy Corp Sean Kouplen, Regent Bank
Public Sector
Michael Davis, Oklahoma Finance Authorities Brent Haken, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education Jennifer McGrail, Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) Hopper Smith, Oklahoma Department of Commerce
State and National Networks
In our state, we are part of the Oklahoma Innovation Model, joining with organizations like the OCAST and i2E. Nationally, we are part of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, a program of the Department of Commerce with similar centers in all the states. MEP regularly surveys clients to ensure progress—really one of the few organizations that is consistently audited.
Our goal is straightforward and clear: To help make manufacturers more productive and help them improve their performance by adopting new technologies. At our core, we are an economic development organization. In helping manufacturers grow and prosper, we help Oklahoma grow and prosper.