Learn From These Influential Oklahomans

Boone Pickens
Oilman & PhilanthropistHard work and generosity by the billions.

Charles Page
Philanthropist"Daddy Page" generously sheltered and cared for society's most vulnerable members -- orphan children.

Ed Taylor
Communications PioneerA pioneer in the satellite communication business and philanthropist for many good causes.

Gene Rainbolt
Banker & PhilanthropistBecause of his investment in Oklahoma, thousands of individuals and businesses have flourished.

H. Allen Chapman
PhilanthropistsDonne Pitman shares the story of the Chapman legacy.

Henry R. Kravis
Investor & PhilanthropistFollowing the example of his parents, he achieved decades of success as an investor and NYC philanthropist.

Henry Zarrow
Businessman & PhilanthropistA generous heart and humble spirit make him one of Oklahoma's most beloved.

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"

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.

Margery Mayo Bird
PhilanthropistPhilanthropist and senior stateswoman of the Mayo family.

Maxine Zarrow
PhilanthropistA story of family, philanthropy, community, and commitment.

Peggy Helmerich
Hollywood StarletFrom Hollywood to Tulsa, the life of an actress turned philanthropist.

Randy Foutch
Entrepreneurial OilmanHis success as an oil and gas executive began with forming privately-held companies.

Ray Ackerman
PhilanthropistKnown as "Old Man River," Ray made as career as an ad man and entrepreneur.

Ray Feldman
Community LeaderA lover of the law and human rights, anthropology, nature, and -- most of all -- his wife Nancy.

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.

William Vandever
Vandevers Department StoreThe story of Vandevers Department Store and the family's many years of faithful civic duty.
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