About

John Gibbons has more than two decades of experience in the commercial and residential lending industry. John currently serves as Oklahoma Division President of GSB Mortgage, Inc. John also co-owns a local restaurant and club. This is his fourth year as a member of OKC Pride and his third year on the board.

Joshua has an extensive background in marketing, public relations, advertising, and broadcast journalism. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from The University of Oklahoma.  He is a member of Business Professionals of America, Human Rights Campaign, and University of Oklahoma's LGBT Journalist Association. This is his second  year as a member of OKC Pride and his first year to serve on the board. Joshua enjoys long walks on the beach, sports, and spending time with his friends and loved ones.

Charleen Scheffe has an extensive background in banking and accounting. Charleen worked for Liberty National Bank & Founders Bank in Oklahoma City and with First Interstate Bank of California before getting into the spa industry. Charleen was Operations Manager at Spa Gregorie's in Newport Beach for eight years before returning to OKC in 2006. She is currently the General Manager at Eden Salon & Spa where she oversees the daily operations of the business. Charleen loves to bowl and has been a member of the local gay bowling league, The Tuesday Twisters, where she served as Vice President for two years. Charleen loves her OU Sooners, OKC Thunder, and Anaheim Angels! This is her second year on the board and to serve as both Treasurer and the Finance Committee chair.

Mitchell is currently a student at the University of Central Oklahoma. He is majoring in Business Finance with a minor in Leadership. He is a member of UCO's SAFE (Student Alliance for Equality) and is currently the Social Media Leader at Social Slake Advertising. This  is his first year as a member of OKC Pride and his first year to serve on the board.

Kirk Martin has worked for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for more than 20 years in a variety of challenging roles in marketing, research, information technology, economic development, workforce development, and community development. Kirk previously worked for both Lieutenant Governor Robert S. Kerr III and Governor David Walters. He joined OKC Pride in 2009. This is his fourth year as a member of OKC Pride and his third year to serve on the board. He previously served two years as President.

Matt is the founder and co-owner of Harney Coster & Associates, a political and business consulting firm. Harney Coster & Associates provides fundraising, direct mail, strategy and management, and website development consulting. Before launching his company, Matt served as Executive Director for a statewide political action committee. Matt is a member of Sierra Club, Stonewall Democrats, Marianne Vannatta Race with the Stars Committee, and the Mesta Park Social Committee. Matt received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Oklahoma City University. This is his second year to serve on OKC Pride's board.

Brenton has extensive experience in the areas of education and community engagement. Brenton is a founder of a local non-profit organization serving the Oklahoma City community and he also serves on the University of Oklahoma's LGBT Programming Board. In addition to this, he holds a Master's degree in Adult Education from the University of Oklahoma and currently is pursuing a PhD in Educational Foundations. This year he is serving his first term as a board member of OKC Pride.

Hunter Sanders grew up in Bartlesville, OK. He studied Film and Video Studies at the University of Oklahoma and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in 2003. Hunter currently works and lives in OKC with his better half, John D. He also serves as the Event Chair for the Dell OKC Pride Employee Resource Group.

David Heath Holt has extensive experience in the area of mental health and addiction. Heath worked for NorthCare as a clinician serving the homeless population and co-founded a local non-profit organization serving LGBT youth in Oklahoma City. Currently, Heath works for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services doing advocacy work and serves as the Diversity Council chair. Heath received an undergraduate degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in Psychology, a graduate degree in Human Relations, and a Women’s and Gender Studies graduate certificate from the University of Oklahoma. In addition, Heath is a published author, a Center for Social Justice Research Fellow, and enjoys spending time with friends and family. This year is his first term serving as a board member of OKC Pride.

A native of Arkansas, Jeremy Crites graduated from Hendrix College with degrees in German and international relations. True to his wanderlust nature, he spent seven years in Germany and Austria working in the fields of education and linguistics. New to both Oklahoma and to the OKC Pride board, he looks forward to joining and serving the local community.