Oklahoma Oil, Gas, and Energy Leaders

Boone Pickens

Hard work and generosity by the billions.

Case Boshuizen

Case 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

A business and public policy enthusiast, David Walters founded Walters Power International and was the 24th Governor of the State of Oklahoma.

Dick Willhour

Richard “Dick” Willhour joined the Army during WWII, serving as a machine gunner with the 100th Infantry Division. At 99, he reflected on his time in the battlefield, the loss of four company commanders, and his post-war life—including his faith, family, and work.

Dobie Langenkamp

Raised 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

Although 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

They chose the quiet life of ranchers over the Phillips family oil empire.

George Conner

Tulsa native George Conner played a crucial role in launching ESPN by approving a $10 million investment from Getty Oil, turning a bold idea for 24/7 sports broadcasting into reality and helping establish one of the most influential networks in sports history.

George Krumme

George 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

Donne Pitman shares the story of the Chapman legacy.

J. Paul Getty

Listen 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, 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.

John Groendyke

John Groendyke, Chairman of the Board of Groendyke Transport, reflects on his father’s pioneering work in the tank truck industry, the impact of technology on trucking, and his love for classic cars. Listen as he shares stories of his family’s legacy and the evolution of the industry.

Keith Bailey

Keith Bailey, former President, Chairman, and CEO of Williams Companies, shares stories of his early career; reflects on taking risks and building a lasting corporate culture; and looks back on his pivotal role in shaping one of America's major energy companies.

Kenneth Renberg

A German-American Jewish immigant who bravely fought in World War II to "get back at Hitler."

King Kirchner

From roughneck to co-founder of one of the largest U.S. onshore drilling companies, Unit Corporation.

Larry Nichols

Served as Devon's CEO since 1980 and assumed the company's chairmanship in 2000.

Lloyd Noble

His daughter, Ann Noble Brown, speaks of his generosity and love for Oklahoma and its people.

Lynn Schusterman

Making a difference for her community, her culture, and her people.

Melvin & Jasmine Moran

A story of humility, compassion, and good cheer.

Robert L. Parker

An international leader in the oil and gas industry who brought western drilling techniques to Russian and China.

Thomas Gilcrease

"Every man must leave a track and it might as well be a good one." - Thomas Gilcrease.

Walter Helmerich

Listen to the story of the man that inspired the beginning of Voices of Oklahoma.