Tulsa Regional Chamber (Fka Metropolitan

Tulsa, OK · Founded 1903

Transforming the Tulsa region through business leadership and economic development

Primary audience
Businesses
Work area
Economic Development
Topic
Business Advocacy
Contact
Mike Neal
Website Contact

About Organization

Tulsa Regional Chamber attracts and retains employers, talent, and tourism for long-term regional prosperity. Based in Tulsa, OK, the organization generated $20.4 million in revenue in 2024 with 70 employees and 1,695 volunteers representing 1,721 member businesses.

What They Focus On

Policy Advocacy

Represents business community in policy discussions and advocates for legislation supporting economic growth and favorable business climate.

Economic Growth

Promotes regional economic development through business attraction, workforce initiatives, and infrastructure investment advocacy.

Member Engagement

Connects business leaders through networking events, educational programs, and resources supporting member success and collaboration.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$20.4M

+86.3% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$15.0M

+10.4% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$17.9M

+35.4% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

70

+14.8% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $20,439,840 $14,950,072 $17,858,609 70
2023 $10,973,096 $13,545,147 $13,187,348 61
2022 $17,671,809 $13,700,558 $15,230,049 57
2021 $10,228,951 $11,264,655 $9,253,345 55
2020 $9,710,044 $9,813,072 $10,061,401 71
2019 $9,304,703 $13,383,962 $10,111,501 77
2018 $13,742,413 $12,662,252 $13,828,163 82

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Engage Members

    Recruit and serve business members through networking events, programs, and advocacy representing their interests.

  • 02

    Advocate Policy

    Monitor legislative issues and advocate for policies supporting business growth and favorable economic conditions.

  • 03

    Promote Region

    Market regional advantages to attract businesses, investment, and talent strengthening local economic competitiveness.

  • 04

    Measure Impact

    Track economic indicators and demonstrate value of business advocacy and development initiatives to stakeholders.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Tulsa Regional Chamber (Fka Metropolitan

Business Advocacy

Represents member interests in policy discussions and advocates for pro-business legislation at local and state levels.

Economic Development

Promotes regional business climate, attracts investment, and supports job creation through partnerships and initiatives.

Member Services

Provides networking events, educational programs, and resources supporting member business growth and connections.

Community Leadership

Engages business leaders in civic initiatives addressing regional challenges and quality of life improvements.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Tulsa Regional Chamber (Fka Metropolitan.

MN

Mike Neal

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $646,694
JM

Justin McLaughlin

EVP & COO
Full-time
Compensation: $396,780
DM

Dawn McKenney

President Of Tourism
Full-time
Compensation: $313,261
AW

Allison Walden

SVP Resource Development
Full-time
Compensation: $233,914
JM

Jim Morgan

SVP Of Communications
Full-time
Compensation: $162,526
NC

Nancy Carter

SVP Finance & It
Full-time
Compensation: $150,304
BW

Britain Walker

VP Member Engagement
Full-time
Compensation: $162,658
TC

Timothy Chambers

VP Strategy & Marketing
Full-time
Compensation: $160,618
JS

Jason Suitt, Senior Director of Sports Sales

KB

Kathleen Borgne, Director of Sales

RG

Reagan Gowens, Executive Director of TYPROS

TW

Taylor White, Senior Graphic Designer

AS

Amilia Sedin-Chan, Digital Strategist

FI

Finance & IT

SM

Stephanie McGuire

DB

Dominique Bingham, Information 

Milestones

1903

Organization Founded

1903

Established to represent business interests and promote economic development in regional market.

1990

Expanded Programs

1990

Grew membership services and advocacy capacity addressing evolving business needs and policy issues.

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating with $20.4M in revenue and 70 staff serving member businesses.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AJ
Aj Johnson Director 0.30 hrs/week
AA
Alison Anthony Director 0.30 hrs/week
AB
Angela Byers Director 0.30 hrs/week
BJ
Bailey J Siegfried Director 0.30 hrs/week
BF
Becky Frank Director 0.30 hrs/week
BK
Bill Knight Director 0.30 hrs/week
BG
Billy Glunz Director 0.30 hrs/week
BB
Bob Bush Director 0.30 hrs/week
BM
Bob McGrew Director 0.30 hrs/week
BC
Brad Carson Director 0.30 hrs/week
BS
Brian Schneider Director 0.30 hrs/week
CS
Cara Shimkus Hall Director 0.30 hrs/week
CW
Carley Williams Director 0.30 hrs/week
CZ
Caroline Zwemstra Director 0.30 hrs/week
CC
Chet Cadieux Director 0.30 hrs/week
CG
Chuck Garrett Director 0.30 hrs/week
CH
Chuck Hoskin Jr Director 0.30 hrs/week
CP
Chuck Patterson Director 0.30 hrs/week
CM
Cindy McGhee Director 0.30 hrs/week
CN
Claudio Nascimento Director 0.30 hrs/week
CR
Cliff Robertson Director 0.30 hrs/week
DS
Dan Simoni Director 0.30 hrs/week
DS
Dan Sullivan Director 0.30 hrs/week
DW
Dana Weber Director 0.30 hrs/week
DH
David Hill Director 0.30 hrs/week
DK
David Keglovits Director 0.30 hrs/week
DK
David Kollman Director 0.30 hrs/week
DS
David Stewart Director 0.30 hrs/week
DS
David Stratton Director 0.30 hrs/week
DS
Dawne Stafford Director 0.30 hrs/week
DC
Debbie Cowan Director 0.30 hrs/week
ED
Ed Doerr Director 0.30 hrs/week
FP
Frauke Petersen Director 0.30 hrs/week
GH
Geoff Hager Director 0.30 hrs/week
GS
Geoffrey Standing Bear Director 0.30 hrs/week
GK
Ginger Kollmann Director 0.30 hrs/week
GG
Gordy Guest Director 0.30 hrs/week
GG
Greg Gallant Director 0.30 hrs/week
HB
Howard Barnett Jr Director 0.30 hrs/week
JP
Jackie Price-Johannsen Director 0.30 hrs/week
JG
Jackiez Gonzalez Director 0.30 hrs/week
JO
Jacob Odom Director 0.30 hrs/week
JH
Jake Henry Jr Director 0.30 hrs/week
JH
Jay Helm Director 0.30 hrs/week
JD
Jeff Dunn Director 0.30 hrs/week
JS
Jeff Stava Director 0.30 hrs/week
JJ
Jennifer Jezek Director 0.30 hrs/week
JB
Jesse Boudiette Director 0.30 hrs/week
JD
Jim Dunn Director 0.30 hrs/week
JD
John Dale Director 0.30 hrs/week
JG
John Gaberino Jr Director 0.30 hrs/week
JH
John Hewitt Director 0.30 hrs/week
JW
John W Lindsay Director 0.30 hrs/week
JS
Johnny Stephens Director 0.30 hrs/week
JW
Julie White Director 0.30 hrs/week
JC
Jw Craft Director 0.30 hrs/week
KS
Kaci Skidgel Director 0.30 hrs/week
KC
Kate Cottrill Director 0.30 hrs/week
KP
Kathleen Pence Director 0.30 hrs/week
KW
Kelley Weil Director 0.30 hrs/week
KB
Ken Bush Director 0.30 hrs/week
KL
Ken Lackey Director 0.30 hrs/week
KG
Kevin Gross Director 0.30 hrs/week
KH
Kirk Hays Director 0.30 hrs/week
LK
Leah Kelso Director 0.30 hrs/week
LA
Leigh Anne Strahler Director 0.30 hrs/week
LG
Leigh Goodson Director 0.30 hrs/week
LL
Lucky Lamons Director 0.30 hrs/week
MS
Melinda Stinnett Director 0.30 hrs/week
MF
Michael Feamster Director 0.30 hrs/week
MJ
Michael Junk Director 0.30 hrs/week
MA
Morgan Ahern Director 0.30 hrs/week
NM
Nicole Morgan Director 0.30 hrs/week
PM
Paula Marshall Director 0.30 hrs/week
PA
Phil Albert Director 0.30 hrs/week
PA
Phil Armstrong Director 0.30 hrs/week
RH
Rodney Hanley Director 0.30 hrs/week
RR
Roger Ramseyer Director 0.30 hrs/week
RW
Rose Washington-Jones Director 0.30 hrs/week
RW
Rose Washington-Jones Director 0.30 hrs/week
RH
Ryan Haynie Director 0.30 hrs/week
SG
Scott Gesell Director 0.30 hrs/week
SM
Scott Mabrey Director 0.30 hrs/week
SK
Sean Kouplen Director 0.30 hrs/week
SO
Shannon O'Doherty Director 0.30 hrs/week
SG
Stephania Grober Director 0.30 hrs/week
SS
Steve Soule Director 0.30 hrs/week
ST
Steve Tiger Director 0.30 hrs/week
TL
Tim Lyons Director 0.30 hrs/week
TP
Tina Parkhill Director 0.30 hrs/week
TP
Tina Patel Director 0.30 hrs/week
TB
Tom Biolchini Director 0.30 hrs/week
TB
Tom Bloomfield Director 0.30 hrs/week
WC
Whitney Cippola Director 0.30 hrs/week
WS
Whitney Stauffer Director 0.30 hrs/week
WW
Whitney Wakefield Director 0.30 hrs/week
WW
William Wilson Director 0.30 hrs/week
MN
Mike Neal President and CEO
AC
A.H. Chip McElroy Board Member
DP
Debbie Pickle At Large
DA
Derrick Alexander Vice Chair, Tulsa Small Business Connection
HJ
Hannah Jackson Board Member
LM
Lauren Miers Immediate Past Chair, TYPROS
DK
Dave Kollmann Flintco
BB
Bo Beaudry Ascension St. John
SB
Shelby Beil TTCU Federal Credit Union
MM
Micah Macias AMC Mortgage
BM
Bill Major Zarrow Foundation 
DB
Darren Burns Wallace Design Collective 
JM
John McFarlin Argonaut Private Equity
SB
Susan Bynum OU-Tulsa
MC
Matthew Clifton Zeeco, Inc. 
KN
Karl Neumaier Celebree School of Tulsa
ND
Neil Dailey McGraw Commercial Properties
RD
Rick Dickson The University of Tulsa
AF
Aaron Fowler Roxtec
HH
Hayden Hanoch Typros Chair
JS
Josiah Sutton CommunityCare
AH
Alexis Higgins Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust
SJ
Steve Jaggers GH2 Architects
JJ
Jeff Johnston Hillcrest Health
DJ
Dermidio Juez-Perez Aaon
GW
Gina Wilson Oklahoma Central Credit Union
LW
Laura Woodward JPMorgan Chase

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$2.4M

Highest Paid

$713K

Mike Neal

Compensated Officers

8

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Mike Neal President & CEO $646,694 $66,038 $712,732 40
Justin Mclaughlin EVP & COO $396,780 $65,368 $462,148 40
Dawn Mckenney President Of Tourism $313,261 $29,630 $342,891 40
Allison Walden SVP Resource Development $233,914 $10,886 $244,800 40
Timothy Chambers VP Strategy & Marketing $160,618 $13,626 $174,244 40
Jim Morgan SVP Of Communications $162,526 $9,752 $172,278 40
Britain Walker VP Member Engagement $162,658 $6,804 $169,462 40
Nancy Carter SVP Finance & IT $150,304 $17,410 $167,714 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$4.2M Grants Received
2 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total
FF
Foundation For Tulsas Future
$4.2M
OR
Oral Roberts University
$43K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

4 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

4

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

3
Tulsa Sports Commission Inc
Tulsa, OK
Hosting And Promoting Local Sporting Events
501(c) 501(C)(3)
Tulsa Run Inc
Tulsa, OK
Hosting And Promoting Tulsa Run
501(c) 501(C)(4)
Foundation For Tulsa Regional
Tulsa, OK
Facilitating And Promoting Local Economic Development
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Taxable Corp Trust

1
Industries For Tulsa Inc
Tulsa, OK
Real Estate Development
Taxable

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

24 Registrations
21 Clients

Clients 21 total

U
U.s. Chamber Of Commerce Institute For Legal Reform
4 filings
A
American Chamber Of Commerce In Australia (Fka Amchams Of Asia Pacific)
1 filing
A
American Chamber Of Commerce In Germany E.v.
1 filing
A
American Chamber Of Commerce In Korea
1 filing
A
American Chamber Of Commerce In South China
1 filing
A
Arizona Chamber Of Commerce And Industry
1 filing
C
Chamber Of Commerce Hawaii/ Military Affairs Council
1 filing
C
Chamber Of Commerce Of The U.s.a.
1 filing
I
Indiana Chamber Of Commerce Inc.
1 filing
S
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Of Commerce Fka Greater Seattle Chamber Of Commerce
1 filing
T
The American Chamber Of Commerce In Hong Kong
1 filing
T
The American Chamber Of Commerce In Japan
1 filing
T
The American Chamber Of Commerce In Shanghai
1 filing
T
The American Chamber Of Commerce In The People's Republic Of China
1 filing
U
U.s. Chamber Of Commerce - Chamber Technology Engagement Center
1 filing
U
U.s. Chamber Of Commerce - C_Tec And Ccmc
1 filing
U
U.s. Chamber Of Commerce Center For Capital Markets Competitiveness
1 filing
U
U.s. Chamber Of Commerce Fka U.s. Chamber Of Commerce-Institute For Legal Reform
1 filing
U
United States Chamber Of Commerce Institute For Legal Reform
1 filing
U
US Chamber Of Commerce -- Global Intellectual Property Center
1 filing
U
US Chamber Of Commerce Institute For Legal Reform
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Tulsa Regional Chamber (Fka Metropolitan

Phone

(918) 585-1201
Visit Website
One West Third Street 100 Tulsa, OK 74103