Oklahoma Restaurant AssociationAnnounces 2026 Elected & Advisory Directors

 
The Oklahoma Restaurant Association (ORA) announced its 2026 Elected & Advisory Directors at its annual meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Embassy Suites- Oklahoma City Northwest.
 
“On behalf of the Oklahoma Restaurant Association, we’re pleased to welcome these respected industry leaders and are grateful for their willingness to serve as directors,” said James Leewright, President & CEO of the Oklahoma Restaurant Association. “Their leadership and engagement are essential to advancing our mission and strengthening Oklahoma’s foodservice and hospitality industry.”
 
The ORA has elected the following Elected & Advisory Directors for 2026, who represent membership around the state.
 
Officers & Executive Committee Members:
Chair - J Mays, Café 7 Delicatessen & Pastaria, Oklahoma City
Vice Chair/Treasurer – Amy Moss, McGill’s, Tulsa
2nd Vice Chair – James Como, Urban Management, Norman
Chief Executive Officer – James Leewright, Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association
President – Patti Colley, Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association
 
ORA Elected & Advisory Directors include:
Scott Bainbridge, Boom-A-Rang Diner, Seminole
Joel Bein, The Meat and Cheese Show, Tulsa
Brian Bogert, The Jones Assembly, Oklahoma City
Steven Buck, Mentalitea & Coffee, Bethany
Michael Bujold, Downstream Casino, Quapaw
Ross Crain, The Crain, LLC, Oklahoma City
Mark Cochran, OSU School of Hospitality Management, Stillwater
Kim Danserau, Humankind Hospitality Services, Oklahoma City
Stephen DeGraffenreid, Boom-A-Rang Diner, Shawnee
Andrew Delaney, Chick-Fil-A, Claremore
Cortney Dennis, Oklahoma Natural Gas, Tulsa
Matt DuMond, Simple Simon’s Pizza, Yukon
Callie Emig, Republic National Distribution, Oklahoma City
Robert Founds, Lloyd’s Cuts, Tulsa
John Gaberino III, Topeca Coffee, Tulsa
Tyler Gillespie, Fuzzy's Taco Shop, Norman
Ryan Gray, Billy Sims BBQ, LLC, Tulsa
Kirk Greenwood, Auto-Chlor Services, LLC, Oklahoma City
Steve Griffin, Pearl’s Restaurant Group, Oklahoma City
Shay Hayes, Hatch Lawton/Brunch Bunch, LLC, Edmond
Jeffrey Holloway, Boulevard Steakhouse/Holloway Restaurant Group, Oklahoma City
Russ Johnson, R&J Lounge & Supper Club, Oklahoma City
Craig Johnson, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, Oklahoma City
Brad Johnson, Allen Olliver Group, Oklahoma City
Darren Lister, Hideaway-2 Inc., Tulsa
William Lyle, Summit Club, Tulsa
Bill Leib, Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Oklahoma City
Jeff Marlow, Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Tulsa
Joe Martin, Stillwater Hospitality/Hampton Inn & Suites, Stillwater
Heather McGregor, McGregor Insurance Group, Tulsa
Seth Nimmo, Rib Crib Corporation, Tulsa
Ashley Peterson, Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education, Stillwater
Dave Osborne, Symmetry, Oklahoma City
Marina Rabinovich, Big Truck Tacos, Oklahoma City
Randall Ray, Downstream Casino, Quapaw
Eric Renegar, DCW Investments, LLC, Ardmore
Bruce Rinehart, Rococo Restaurant, Oklahoma City
Josh Royal, Roosevelt’s, Tulsa
Nick Schaefer, Interurban Restaurants, Norman
Charles Stout, Bricktown Brewery, Edmond
Katie Walters, Pete's Place, Krebs
Michael Wehba, The Social Order, Edmond
Jamie Winteroth, Aurora, REV Mex & Social Catering, Oklahoma City

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Founded in 1933, the Oklahoma Restaurant Association is the trade association of restaurants and foodservice operations, the state's largest private industry employer. Representing more than 4,500 restaurants and members, the ORA actively monitors legislation and regulatory agencies; helps foodservice owners and management develop and strengthen business operations; and inspires membership to do together for the industry what cannot be done individually.