Oklahoma Oil, Gas, and Energy Leaders
Hear and learn from the oral histories of Oklahoma's most influential oil, gas, and energy leaders and how their work has shaped the success of the state.
Learn From These Influential Oklahomans
Boone Pickens
Oilman & PhilanthropistHard work and generosity by the billions.
Case Boshuizen
WWII Survivor, Mechanical EngineerCase Boshuizen shares his life experiences from the German occupation of the Netherlands at age 11 to coming to Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his wife Johanna and retiring from T.D. Williamson as an engineer.
David Walters
Former Oklahoma Governor, Founder of Walters Power InternationalA business and public policy enthusiast, David Walters founded Walters Power International and was the 24th Governor of the State of Oklahoma.
Dobie Langenkamp
Oil & Gas AttorneyRaised with a rich family oil legacy, he practiced oil and gas law, served in the Carter administration, and founded his own company.
Don E. Pray
AttorneyAlthough he grew up "in a garage," Don worked hard and achieved great success in his life while helping others along the way.
Elliot & Virginia Phillips
Son of Waite PhillipsThey chose the quiet life of ranchers over the Phillips family oil empire.
George Krumme
World War II Veteran, Partner at Krumme Oil CompanyGeorge Krumme, a World War II veteran, Ph.D of Earth Sciences, and partner of the highly-successful Krumme Oil Company shares the story of his incredible life — living during the depression, J. Paul Getty, the Battle of the Bulge — and other fascinating aspects to his life
H. Allen Chapman
PhilanthropistsDonne Pitman shares the story of the Chapman legacy.
J. Paul Getty
Legendary Oilman and PhilanthropistListen to the final interview of J. Paul Getty as he sits down with interviewer Bob Gregory in the film "A Man's Perspectives on Business and Life"
John Brock
John Brock: Oilman, Author, OK Hall of Fame MemberJohn Brock, a successful engineer, oil entrepreneur, education advocate, Korean War veteran, author, and Tulsa community leader, shares his wisdom and his fundamental rules for living a prosperous life.
Kenneth Renberg
German Immigrant, WWII VeteranA German-American Jewish immigant who bravely fought in World War II to "get back at Hitler."
King Kirchner
Oilman, Unit CorporationFrom roughneck to co-founder of one of the largest U.S. onshore drilling companies, Unit Corporation.
Larry Nichols
Oilman & PhilanthropistServed as Devon's CEO since 1980 and assumed the company's chairmanship in 2000.
Lloyd Noble
Oilman & PhilanthropistHis daughter, Ann Noble Brown, speaks of his generosity and love for Oklahoma and its people.
Lynn Schusterman
PhilanthropistMaking a difference for her community, her culture, and her people.
Melvin & Jasmine Moran
Founders of Children’s MuseumA story of humility, compassion, and good cheer.
Robert L. Parker
Parker DrillingAn international leader in the oil and gas industry who brought western drilling techniques to Russian and China.
Thomas Gilcrease
Oilman and Philanthropist"Every man must leave a track and it might as well be a good one." - Thomas Gilcrease.
Walter Helmerich
Oilman & PhilanthropistListen to the story of the man that inspired the beginning of Voices of Oklahoma.
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