Board of Directors
GET TO KNOW THE 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mason Dillard
2026 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Chair
Assistant Vice President & Loan Officer, Vision Bank
Mason Dillard is a Loan Officer at Vision Bank in the Commercial Lending Department. Mason was born and raised in Ada and is now raising a family of his own her with his wife Kyndel. Mason is a graduate of Ada High School and East Central University.
At East Central University, Mason earned a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration as well as a certificate in Banking Finance.
Through the Chamber as a Board Member, and through his job as a Loan Officer, Mason enjoys helping the great people of the Ada area thrive.
Adam Crabtree
2026 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Chair Elect
Ada Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Born and raised in Ada, OK, Adam Crabtree is a 4th generation family member working for Ada Coca-Cola Bottling Company in business in Ada since 1905 - as a special projects manager. Adam is a University of Oklahoma graduate, obsessed with all things OU sports. He’s an avid golfer but still finds time to be the perfect husband to his wife, Kelly, and a bonus dad to Madee, Meredith, and Alex. Mr. Crabtree is a proud member of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and most importantly, a cat person. Adam has volunteered as a CASA volunteer on multiple child cases. He’s honored to currently serve the greater Ada area as an Ada Area Planning & Zoning Commissioner, a member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, the ACT II Board of Directors, and The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.
Holly Grider
2026 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Treasurer
Senior Vice President & Senior Lending Officer, Citizens Bank of Ada
Holly Grider works at Citizens Bank of Ada as a Senior Vice President/ Senior Lending Officer. She graduated from Latta High School and went on to attend East Central University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree. She worked in the retail field for 15 years for Maurices before changing to her banking career in 2012. She is passionate about serving her community and helping people reach their goals.
She is married to Jeff Grider and has one son, Jaxson Grider. When she is not working, she enjoys being with her family, spending time outdoors, attending school events, and traveling.
Bud Morriss
2026 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Program Director-Air Evac Lifeteam 26 &Â GMR Therapy Dog Team Handler
Kara BerstÂ
2026 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Deputy Secretary of Outreach and Services for the Department of Commerce, Chickasaw NationÂ
Mrs. Kara Berst has been employed by the Chickasaw Nation since 2003 and currently serves as the Deputy Secretary of Outreach and Services for the Department of Commerce. Her teams include the Office of Natural Resources, Environmental Health and Safety, Fish & Wildlife Services, Business Center for Creative Collaboration, Risk Management and Insurance, and Procurement.
She graduated from East Central University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and received her master’s degree in business administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 2012. She is a board member of the Oklahoma Recycling Association and Chickasaw Community Bank. She also serves as a board member of Sovereign Native Hold Co, Sovereign Programs LLC, Sovereign Investments LLC, and Sovereign Properties LLC. She is a graduate of the Nature Conservancy Oklahoma Leadership Academy and serves as a member of the NRCS Central Region Tribal Advisory Council.
Eathen GrahamÂ
2026 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Director-Patient Experience at Mercy Hospital Ada
Eathen Graham works at Mercy Hospital Ada as the Director of Patient Experience. Eathen has been at Mercy Ada for 10 years. He graduated from Coalgate High School and went on to attend East Central University where he earned his bachelors degree in Biology. While going to school, Eathen worked at Vision Bank in Ada, Ok for 8 years. Eathen continued his passion in healthcare and holds a Masters MBA in Healthcare, and a Doctrate in Healthcare Administration (DHA). He loves the Ada Community and is excted to continue striving for greater Ada. Eathen has a Great Dane named Molly. When he is not working, he enjoys hanging out at home with his dog, spending time with his friends, and antiquing.Â
Daniel Bonar
2026 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Commercial and Personal Property and Casualty Insurance Producer, Thompson Agency
Daniel Bonar is a Commercial and Personal Property and Casualty Insurance Producer for the Thompson Agency located in Ada, Oklahoma.
Daniel is from Ada, where he attended East Central University and became a 4th generation alumni after receiving his bachelor’s degree in English. Daniel is married to his wife, Ashtin, with whom he shares three children. He is a lifelong member of the Arts community, an active alumni supporter of anything ECU, as well as a big fan of OKC Thunder Basketball.
Shane Jones
2026 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Administrative Captain at the City of Ada Police Department
Shane has worked at the City of Ada Police Department for 29 years. He served eight years as a Patrolman, 19 years as an Investigator, later became Detective Captain, and now serves as the department’s Administrative Captain. Shane is a an ECU alum with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. He previously has served as a member on two different Boards of Directors non-profits. Shane has lived here all his life and attended Ada and Byng school districts. Shane enjoys spending time outdoors, golfing, and traveling with his wife, Brigette Jones. Â
Travis Graham
2026 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Travis Graham- Superintendent at Pontotoc Technology Center
Mr. Travis Graham is currently the Superintendent at Pontotoc Technology Center, employed in 2022. Prior to being the Superintendent at PTC Travis was a Dual (two district) Superintendent at Calving and Moss Schools starting in 2017. Additional work experience as an administrator, educator, and coach in Holdenville and Ada City Schools. He has had the opportunity to serve in a variety of positions within an educational institution and he truly believes in the impact that can be made in a community through high quality education and training. Pontotoc Technology Center serves 10 school districts and their communities (Ada, Byng, Latta, Allen, Konawa, Roff, Sasakwa, Stonewall, Tupelo, and Vanoss).
He said "Our focus and Mission is "Training to Succeed" and we use our institution to create individual opportunities and make a positive economic impact in the communities we serve."Â Â Â
Tyler Mackey
2026 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Tyler Mackey-Owner Mackey Roofing Inc.
Tina Davis
2026 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Tina Davis-East Central University Marketing & Communications Director
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Jeannie Forneris
2026 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
PPLSI
Jeannie attended East Central University, graduating in 1996. She and her husband, Frank, have both been employed by
Pre-Paid Legal Services for more than 20 years. They have a daughter, Aly, who is a graduate of Ada High and the University of Oklahoma.
Jeannie currently sits on the board of the Ada City Schools Foundation and Ada Jobs Foundation. Jeannie has a desire to see Ada grow and a passion for serving her community.
Amber Gray
2026 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Gray Real Estate Elite
Amber Gray is a dedicated leader and lifelong resident of the Ada area. After graduating from Byng High School, she pursued her college degree, earning both undergraduate and graduate degrees from East Central University.
Throughout her academic pursuits, Amber also dedicated herself to raising her children in Ada, demonstrating her commitment to both her family and her community.
With a deep commitment to her faith and family, Amber is a proud wife and mother of five sons and a loving Grams to one grandson. Throughout her career journey, she balanced multiple roles, including serving as an academic counselor at East Central University for 15 years before transitioning to become a junior high and high school counselor for Byng Public Schools.
In addition to her role in education, Amber has been an accomplished realtor for 19 years, leveraging her expertise to assist clients in buying and selling various types of properties, from first homes to dream homes, to land and commercial ventures.
In 2016, she took a bold step by opening her own real estate office, which has since flourished under her leadership. She leads a dedicated team of 27 associates, whom she values immensely for their contributions.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Amber is deeply involved in her community. As a board director for the Ada Family Crisis Center , and Cabinet Member Ada Community Cancer Center, Partner of Ada Main Street, Amber strives to be active in the community and participate and promote Ada. She is an active member of various realtor associations including the Oklahoma Realtor Association, National Association of Realtors, and East Central Oklahoma Board of Realtors.
With her experience, unwavering dedication, and strong community ties, Amber is honored to serve as a board director for the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, where she looks forward to contributing her insights and leadership to foster growth and prosperity in the local business community.
Nate Owens
2026 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Community Banker, Simmons BankÂ
Timothy "Nate" Owens, a dedicated Community Banker at Simmons Bank, serves Pontotoc, Johnston, and Marshal County from his base in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. A proud graduate of East Central University's class of 2017 with a double major in Psychology and Sociology,
Nate has been an active member of the Young Professionals of Ada (YPA) since August 2022. His leadership skills were further honed through the completion of the Leadership Ada program in 2022. A Caddo High School alum, Nate pursued higher education at Murray State College, earning associates degrees in Psychology (2013) and Sociology (2014). Starting his banking career in the Spring of 2018 with Bancfirst in Tishomingo, he rose to become the branch manager of Simmons Bank in Ada by May 2022. Nate, an avid golfer and devoted OU football fan, recently transitioned to a commercial lending role with Simmons Bank in 2024, showcasing his commitment to professional growth within the banking industry.
Lucas Clark
2026 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Community Bank President, First United Bank   Â
Lucas Clark has been employed with First United Bank since 2007. He grew up in Konawa and has lived in Ada for 25 years.
Lucas has been married to Ronna for 20 years and they have two daughters: Kolbi (14) and Addie (11).
Outside of work, Lucas enjoys spending time with his family and friends. His wife Ronna is a teacher and both of their daughters are very active in school functions and athletics.
Matt Dean
2026 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Director of Compliance, Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center/The Clinic
Chris Feiler
Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Ex-Efficio
Public Relations Office, Citizens Bank Ada
Mr. Chris Feiler is the Public Relations Officer at Citizens Bank. He is an ECU Graduate.
He is married to Loretta Feiler, has 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Chris enjoys hunting, fishing, Ada High School and OU sports.
He also enjoys serving the people of Ada!
Jerrol Price
2026 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Ex-Efficio
General Manager, Mead Lumber
Jerrol Price has worked in the Lumber industry for 30+ years. He has been the General Manager for Mead Lumber for the last 7+ years and enjoys our community here in Ada and the great State of Oklahoma. Jerrol and his wife Wendy together have 5 children and eleven Grandchildren that keep them very busy.
Tyler Laxton
2026 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Ex-Efficio
Whit Industries-Owner
Scott Tulane
Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Past Chair
Vice President of Operations for Mercy Hospital
Scott Tulane serves as the Vice President of Operations for Mercy Hospital Ada. He is a graduate of Midwestern State University with a Bachelors in Radiology and a master's degree in healthcare administration. Scott is married to Teri Tulane from Asher, Oklahoma and has 3 daughters. Scott strongly believes in fostering collaborative relationships to better serve the community and the region.
Scott and his family attend First Baptist Church in Ada Oklahoma.