OKC FRIDAY Vol. 59 No. 27• Four Sections • 38 pages • November 14, 2025
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SUE ANN ARNALL Attorney Arnall Family Foundation
RACHEL HOLT President, CEO United Way of Central OK
STEPHANIE BICE U.S. Representative Fifth District
TRICIA EVEREST Attorney, Secretary of Public Safety
CHRISTY EVEREST Philanthropist
KARI WATKINS President, CEO OKC National Memorial
MARNIE TAYLOR President, CEO OK Center for Nonprofits
KITTI ASBERRY Executive Director OK Status of Women
Rachel Holt takes the top spot in independent poll By Vicki Gourley Publisher The Most Powerful Women ballots are counted. Neither wealth nor professional accomplishments alone propelled a nominee into the top spots in our rankings. Compassion and a determination to better the lives of everyone around
them earns the respect and the admiration of their peers. New at No. 1 is United Way President and CEO Rachel Holt. The United Way’s 13th president and CEO, Holt is familiar with many of its agencies as she formerly was the executive director of the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs. She witnessed first hand the
FRIDAY’s Cat of the Week
This is Camille Butler’s cat Freya! She is almost 3-years-old. She is a single child and loves getting all the attention. She enjoys running around at 4 a.m., snuggling during Thunder games and sitting in the living room window during her neighborhood surveillance shift. She is also very vocal and hyper at night. Email Pet of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com.
importance of community resources and the vital needs met by United Way Partner Agencies in central Oklahoma. As an advocate supporting the well-being of Oklahoma families and children, Holt’s role at United Way continues her life’s work supporting Oklahomans to reach their full potential. No. 2 Sue Ann Arnall,
Arnall Family Foundation, began her career in the oil industry while in high school. She worked as a landman for a lease broker, researching county records for title. Later, after graduation from law school, she worked for Unit Drilling and Exploration Company and created and managed its first Natural Gas and Oil
Marketing Department. Arnall also has created and managed natural gas and oil marketing departments for Continental Resources, Inc., where she worked for 17 years. At the foundation, Arnall works to bring about her vision for a strong and See MPW, Page 5
Nakayama says OKC is on a roll By Rose Lane Editor Downtown OKC Partnership President and CEO Jennifer Nakayama says Oklahoma City has momentum like no other. “Whether it is public area activation or governmental programs or private development projects, Downtown Oklahoma City is furthering its commitment to increase our quality of life — for businesses, employees, residents and visitors alike,” she said. Born and raised in southern California, Jennifer pursued her bachelor of science degree in environmental engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a masters degree in civil engineering from the See OKC, Page B10
JENNIFER NAKAYAMA President, CEO Downtown OKC