Board of Directors
GET TO KNOW THE 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Scott Tulane
2025 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 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.
Preston Draper
2025 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Chair Elect
General Council, Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (C.L.E.E.T.)
Preston Draper has been an Ada resident for 14 years and together with his family loves the Ada community.
He has had opportunity to serve on the Ada City Council, the Pontotoc County Health Board, and the Ada Artists Association,
as well as other community groups. Preston currently serves as general counsel for the Council on Law Enforcement Education
and Training (CLEET). Previously he was a fulltime faculty member at East Central University, a partner in a private law firm,
and an assistant attorney general for the State of Oklahoma. Preston and his wife Carrie are active members of their church.
Jerrol Price
2025 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Treasurer
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.
Kara BerstÂ
2025 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.
Daniel Bonar
2025 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce
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.
Travis Graham
2025 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
Jeannie Forneris
2025 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
2025 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.
Mason Dillard
2025 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
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.
Nate Owens
2025 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.
Holly Grider
2025 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
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.
Lucas Clark
2025 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Community Bank President, First United Bank
Matt Dean
2025 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Director of Compliance, Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center/The Clinic
Adam Crabtree
2025 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
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.
Chris Feiler
2025 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Past-Chair
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!