Member List

Diverse group of business professionals networking

Brian Largent

The ArcLight Group, LLC

Brian Largent has more than 25 years of progressive corporate IT experience. He has worked at every IT technical level from his early days within a technical help desk to System Architect, IT Manager and most recently as CEO of The ArcLight Group, LLC a thriving high security support and service provider. Brian founded The ArcLight Group in 2008 specifically to meet the security and regulatory needs of healthcare organizations of all sizes. Brian has a passion for providing services and solutions that meet and often exceed customer expectations.

Christine Shasteen

HUB International

Christine has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry including tenure on the insurance carrier underwriting as well as the commercial insurance broker sides of the business. She has a unique broker background with expertise in the areas of executive liability, professional liability, cyber liability and surety. She holds the designations of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Certified Risk Manager (CRM).

Christine joined HUB International in 2012 and serves as Executive Risk Consultant for clients primarily in the healthcare, technology, financial institution, education and non-profit industries.

 

Cheryl Bryant

Paylocity

Cheryl Bryant has over 10 years of experience in the Human Capital Management (HCM) industry. She serves as a trusted Consultant dedicated to helping organizations maximize the value of their people and technology. At Paylocity, she partners with businesses to streamline HR operations, improve compliance, and create scalable workforce strategies that support long-term growth.

Known for a consultative, relationship-first approach, she prides herself on simplifying complex HR processes and translating them into practical, user-friendly solutions. Her goal is to empower organizations to focus less on administrative burden and more on building strong, successful teams—while ensuring their HCM systems evolve alongside their business.

John Buckley

HoganTaylor LLP

John has more than 36 years of experience in public accounting including 27 years as Chief Operating Officer at HoganTaylor LLP.  He provides the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that the firm has the proper operational controls in place to effectively and efficiently grow the firm. His primary areas in operations includes the responsibilities of risk management, partner experience matters, facilities and administration/operations at the firm.

Kevin Reid

HoganTaylor LLP

Kevin leads the Advisory Services practice for HoganTaylor’s Fayetteville office. He has more than 19 years of experience in accounting and finance roles, both domestic and internationally, during his career. This includes 10 years in advisory and assurance roles with HoganTaylor. Kevin has significant experience serving clients in the retail, nonprofit, food service, and manufacturing sectors. Kevin provides financial management services to businesses, including budgeting, cash management, financial reporting, financial due diligence and quality of earnings analysis, acquisition modeling and integration, and audit management.  In addition to his financial management expertise, Kevin regularly advises clients and attorneys in forensic accounting, business valuation, and litigation matters.  Kevin volunteers with the Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation as it’s Treasurer and as an emeritus board advisor to Tulsa’s Community Health Connection.

Jim Bygland

Certified EOS Implementer

Jim is a Certified EOS Implementer with more than 35 years of experience in banking, technology, and executive leadership. He works with leadership teams to install the Entrepreneurial Operating System®, a practical framework that brings clarity, accountability, and healthy team dynamics to growing organizations.

He focuses on helping business owners get more of what they want from their business: fewer fires, less frustration, stronger execution, and improved profitability. Jim’s help‑first approach centers on building simple, sustainable systems that allow owners to lead confidently while their teams take greater ownership of the work.

 

Jonathan Cox

Aqua Vita

Jonathan Cox has spent the last 31 years helping good organizations grow.

As the owner of Aqua Vita Creative, he uses story-centered marketing to help more than 300 businesses succeed, not only in Tulsa but around the world.

Jonathan and Aqua Vita have earned recognition for excellence through awards including Best in Show, Best Website, and Silver Link Awards from the Public Relations Society of America, the Black Excellence Community Leadership Award, and Rotary International’s Presidential Citation for Leadership.

Jonathan lives in Jenks with his wife Jessica and their two children. His interests include cinematography, writing, cooking, painting, martial arts, travel, cigars, time with his kids, and the pursuit of his faith in Christ.

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