Meet the Team

The TulsaGo team is made up of industry professionals from various backgrounds. Each team member works to keep the organization moving forward and plays a vital role in continually strengthening the momentum of the TulsaGo brand.

TulsaGo seeks out local individuals who display a unique skillset. As all work executed by the organization is focused around the culture of Tulsa and what makes the city unique, TulsaGo secures industry professionals who show a true passion for the Tulsa community and who share a cooperative vision for its future.

LEADERSHIP

  • Erik has managed and overseen a number of IT projects for corporate industry leaders in the LA, New York, Chicago, Houston, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa markets. His experience exists from a variety of industries that include commercial & residential real estate, manufacturing, aviation, law, liquor distribution, hospitality, multifamily, local retail, city district planning, and more. Erik's projects have varied in scope and include SaaS frameworks, web-based applications, third-party software integration executions, e-commerce applications, API feed configurations, CMS / custom Intranet structuring, and the implementation of core marketing development processes, tools, budgets, reporting, PR, and networks for multiple brands across multiple industries.

    Prior to venturing out on his own, Erik was an IT Project Manager at Spherexx Software Development & Data Center. He is a Tulsa native, Booker T. Washington alumnus, and holds BSBA degrees in finance and marketing from Oklahoma State University.

  • After a twenty-year career in healthcare, Kimberly Norman started O'Fallon Properties, L.P. in 2005 with a desire to provide Tulsans with quality, affordable apartment living communities. After purchasing her first building in the Forest Orchard Neighborhood, Kimberly saw a need to revitalize a once thriving community. Since 2005 she has acquired multifamily and commercial properties in midtown Tulsa, has been instrumental in ridding the area of crime, and is in the forefront of revitalizing neighborhoods and renewing the quality of life for the people and businesses that live and work there.

    Kimberly attended Oklahoma City University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Business Management. She grew up in southern Oklahoma but has called Tulsa home for more than 35 years. Kimberly is passionate about Tulsa's revitalization efforts with a special interest in urban neighborhoods and the Route 66 corridor. She has participated in many non-profit organizations over the past 30 years. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for Hillcrest Hospital and is a Gilcrease Gillie. When not working to improve Tulsa neighborhoods, Kimberly enjoys traveling, collecting art and bingeing on the latest real estate podcast.

MANAGEMENT

  • Ben is a Chicago native and graduate of DePaul University. Shortly after graduation, Ben moved to San Diego, CA to begin his career with an IT startup, which later relocated to Tulsa, OK in June 2019. Beyond his professional endeavors, Ben is also deeply committed to giving back to his community. He actively volunteers at local organizations that promote STEM education, sharing his knowledge and inspiring the next generation of innovators. Ben firmly believes in the power of education and strives to bridge the digital divide, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities to thrive in the rapidly evolving world of business technology.

  • Jordan is a proud graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, where she earned a degree in Business Administration. In late 2022, Jordan embarked on a new chapter by relocating to Tulsa. Her decision to make Tulsa her new home is rooted in a desire for personal growth and exploration. Jordan currently oversees community relations and external affairs at TulsaGo, working year-round to build strong partnerships and promote a high-level of engagement within the Tulsa community.

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IT, DATA, & CREATIVE

  • Michael is a Texas-native and attended Oklahoma State University where he earned his BS in Computer Science. While attending OSU, he was active in several societies including the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Google Development Group. Michael is well-versed in C#, .NET, JavaScript, React, and SQL.

  • Alex was born and raised in the Pacific Heights area of San Francisco, CA. Having completed his education at ECU, his passion for turning big data into insights continues to drive him towards unlocking business value through data-driven solutions. Alex currently resides in Tulsa, OK and, when he's not working, you can find him exploring the latest 'hole in the wall' restaurant or strolling Riverside with his two Beagles, Minnie and Willow.

  • Joel is from the small town of Morris, Oklahoma and is an alumnus of both TCC and OSU Institute of Technology, holding degrees in MIS and 3D & Animation, respectively. After his college career, Joel worked at Spherexx as a graphic artist and to oversee 3D projects and implementations.

    Today, Joel is the CEO of JF Studios LLC and is a Loan Officer at The First National Bank & Trust Company of Okmulgee. Joel is highly skilled in the Adobe Suite (namely Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere) as well as the Maya, and Blender platforms.

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  • Emerald Dean graduated from Oral Roberts University with a BS in Journalism. While there, Emerald was a featured editor of the Oracle Newspaper and a ballet dancer within the performing arts department. Her initiatives also extended into the Oklahoma Collegiate Media Association. Emerald has worked in several areas over the years for well-known companies including Walt Disney World, Tulsa People Magazine, BTTS Holdings, and several others.

  • A native Oklahoman, Keith was born in Tulsa and raised in Broken Arrow. Keith started landscape photography in 2018 and has been hooked ever since. It’s a passion of his and he tries to get out every weekend to capture the best of Oklahoma.

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EVENT COORDINATION

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  • Lisa Jantz is the owner of Space Between Design and she continues to capitalize on her wealth of experience in the interior design industry. For over 27 years, Lisa has worked with clients from every trade – both commercial and residential. As owner of Space Between Design, she has made it her life’s work to create spaces that are both aesthetically pleasing as well as functional. Lisa’s passion can be seen through her notable work and in her dedication to strengthening deep-rooted client relations. Lisa has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Oklahoma in Interior Design and she is an Associate Member of IIDA. Lisa also teaches interior design to help others pursue their creative passions.

    Lisa’s work extends to a wide range of industry leaders that include Quik Trip Corporation, Dell, BOK, OneOK, Cancer Treatment Center, Bank of Texas, Saint Francis, Green Mountain Energy, CCK Strategies, CSI (Commercial Security Integration), Pagenet, Realpage, Red Dog Construction, Marconi Communications, Lockheed Martin/ Raptor Air, Hoover’s Online, TXCN (Texas Cable News), SMU University, Fina, DFI, Centex, Green Bay Packaging, Centex, and MCI.

ADMINISTRATIVE

  • Traveling the United States as a national trainer for John Paul Mitchell Systems instilled a passion for business development and taking care of people. After a 25-year career culminating with building an innovative, first of its kind, successful salon experience in her hometown, Lori retired her shears. Sharing her cutting-edge and common-sense approach to business with local small businesses and offering top tier customer service is a passion that continues still today.

    Recognizing the special relationship between business districts and adjacent neighborhoods, Lori has been involved in the Meadow Gold and Cherry Street Districts for the past several years.

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