OKC FRIDAY Vol. 58 No. 29 • Three Sections • 34 pages • November 15, 2024 $1 per copy
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12th Annual
SUE ANN ARNALL Attorney Arnall Family Foundation
TRICIA EVEREST Attorney, Secretary of Public Safety
FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week This is Scout! He is the son with four legs and fur of Artem and Madi Horbunov. He is a 6-year-old black labrador retriever who surprisingly hates water and will do anything to stay dry. Scout loves to nap in the sun, take long walks at the park, and occasionally snack on some cheese. We love him so very much! Email Pet of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com.
CHRISTY EVEREST Philanthropist
RACHEL HOLT President, CEO United Way of Central OK
MARNIE TAYLOR President, CEO OK Center for Nonprofits
JUDY LOVE Founder Love’s Travel Stops
VICKI BEHANNA Oklahoma County District Attorney
STEPHANIE BICE U.S. Representative Fifth District
Tricia Everest tops poll again By Vicki Gourley Publisher For the seventh straight year, Oklahoma Secretary of Public Safety Tricia Everest has been deemed the Most Powerful Women in OKC FRIDAY’s annual independent poll. Tricia Louise Everest is a native of Oklahoma City and fourth-generation Oklahoman. Everest focuses her efforts and time on leading initiatives designed to help people find hope and purpose by creating pathways for stronger lives. She plays an integral role as the founding chairman of Palomar, Oklahoma City’s Family Justice Center which removes barriers for
abuse victims to access the services they need. She is the founding chairman of ReMerge, which diverts mothers from prison and empowers women to build healthy foundations for themselves and their children. “Tricia has helped to transform the service community in Oklahoma City through her leadership, through her vision and ability to get other leaders to the table to create change, and through her personal dedication to those in our community who need help, who need new beginnings,” Jane Jayroe Gamble said. At No. 2 again this year is Sue Ann Arnall, founder and president See MPW, Page 2