The Oklahoma Commerce & Industry Hall of Honor will welcome three new members during its 38th annual induction ceremony next month.
This year’s honorees are Chris Anoatubby, lieutenant governor of the Chickasaw Nation, with the Chairman's Award; Jenny Love Meyer, chief culture officer and executive vice president of Love’s Travel Stops, with the President's Award; and Jenee Naifeh Lister, wealth management consultant for Merrill Lynch Financial, with the Outstanding Achievement Award.
The ceremony is set for 11:30 a.m. Oct. 23 at the Ƶ Convention Center.
Ƶ University established the Oklahoma Commerce & Industry Hall of Honor to recognize business and community leaders who have made significant contributions to growth and development in the state. It is housed in the Meinders School of Business at Ƶ.
Corporate tables and individual tickets for the luncheon are available at okcu.edu/hallofhonor.
Anoatubby began his career in 1997 as a staff pharmacist with the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health, then was named inpatient pharmacy supervisor. Later, while serving as undersecretary of the department of commerce, he led business diversification efforts in health care, pharmaceutical industries, health information technology and other health-related businesses.
Love Meyer began her Love’s career in 1991, serving in business and operational management roles. Currently, her primary focus is to ensure a positive employee experience by developing long-term strategies to facilitate a strong company culture. She also oversees public and media relations, internal communications, community relations and charitable giving for the Love’s family of companies.
Naifeh Lister started her financial management career with Merrill Lynch in 1988. She has earned recognition as a Certified Investment Management Analyst, a trademarked designation that underscores her expertise and commitment to upholding the highest standards of financial excellence. She has been listed among Forbes' Best in State since 2019 and in Forbes Top Women Best in State since 2022.
Hall of Honor inductees serve as role models for business students, providing them with inspiration and encouragement as they pursue their roles as the next generation of business and community leaders. Melissa Cory, the business school’s director of executive and professional development, said the event is a celebration of major achievements in business.
“This year’s honorees have made significant contributions to our state through their dedication and support of our communities,” Cory said. “We look forward to recognizing their work during this ceremony as they join an illustrious list of previous inductees.”
Financial support for the Oklahoma Commerce & Industry Hall of Honor provides scholarships for Meinders School of Business students.
For questions or to discuss corporate sponsorships, contact Cory at 405-208-5540 or [email protected].