Mike Doublehead

Michael Doublehead has served in a municipal utility capacity for the communities of Stilwell, Pryor and Tahlequah either as a utility board member, an assistant general manager or a general manager for the past twenty-five years. In 2010, the American Public Power Association (APPA) awarded him with the Larry Hobart 7 Hats Award signifying his excellent leadership in Accounting, Administration, Community Leadership, Field Supervision, Human Resources, Planning & Design and Public Relations. During his service to his communities, his focus and commitment has never wavered as it is always about what’s best for the customer and those he works with. His professionalism, character and actions set an example for all who have the privilege to work with him.

He served as President, Vice President and Secretary of the Grand River Dam Authority Customer Group beginning in 2002 to the present. The focus of this group is to advocate for all GRDA Wholesale Customers. Since 2007 he has served Municipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma – MESO and the Oklahoma Municipal Utility Services Authority as President, Vice President, Secretary and board member - both entities focus on job safety training for all municipal employees.

He has had a great deal of involvement with the Tahlequah Chamber of Commerce, Tahlequah Regional Development Authority, Adair County Rural Water District, Cherokee Nation Industries, and the United Way. He is a dedicated and proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation where he serves his tribal nation as a Commissioner on the Cherokee Nation Tax Commission. His work and leadership within the Cherokee Nation has had a profound impact on educational services, health care, rural community fire and police departments and economic development throughout the 22 county Cherokee Nation boundaries.

DDeborah MinerMay 25, 20222021

James Crosby

For 38 of the last 46 years, James Crosby has served as City Manager for the City of Norman, the City of Piedmont and the City of Yukon, where he is currently serving. He received the 2018 Citizen of the Year Award presented by the Yukon Chamber of Commerce as someone who makes significant contributions to the Yukon community. In 2008 Crosby was the recipient of the Oklahoma Municipal League Gerald Wilkins Award given to a city manager who has demonstrated outstanding performance. And in 2003 he was a finalist for the Oklahoma Municipal League Don Rider Award, one given to individuals who have made significant contributions to their community and profession.

Crosby has served as a board member of the National Recreation and Parks Association, the Arts Festival of Oklahoma, the INTEGRIS Canadian County Hospital and Yukon Chamber of Commerce. He has received many accolades for initiating Yukon’s Christmas in the Park, having a vision for Chisholm Trail Park, establishing a commercial corridor in Yukon, and returning to the helm to provided superb financial leadership during the worst financial setback the City of Yukon has ever suffered.

Noted as being wise beyond his years, he is considered one of the most forward-thinking city leaders in Oklahoma. One with an open-door policy who enjoys engaging citizens, businesspeople, city personnel and elected leaders as he works for the betterment of Yukon. He is thought of as a “hands-on” leader.

CDeborah MinerDecember 1, 20212021

Randall Ross

Randall Ross chose a financial career path to become a Certified Public Accountant, but his accomplishments definitely didn’t stop there. Among his greatest accomplishments, he has served the City of Choctaw as mayor since 2004 and his financial background has been a great benefit. In 1995 Ross received the National Administrator of the Year Award presented by U.P.L.C., (Fortune 500 companies). His financial education and background led his career to positions with the Oklahoma Accountancy Board, Medical Consultants Inc., Oklahoma Group Insurance and the Oklahoma Tax Commission. The Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants inducted him into the Oklahoma Accounting Hall of Fame due to his contributions to the Society and the accounting profession in Oklahoma. In 2017 the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame honored him with the Outstanding American Award.

He has served the Oklahoma Municipal League in several capacities over the year, among them President of the Board of Directors and Member of the Executive Committee, both elected positions gained through his leadership and foresight of municipal needs. In 2012 he was named Mayor of the Year by the Oklahoma Municipal League. He was also honored by OML with the Don Rider Award in 2015. The Choctaw-Nicoma Parks Schools named him Citizen of the Year in 2000 and he served as Speaker of the House in 2012 during the Mayors Congress of Oklahoma.

His service to his community is never ending as he continues to work with the Chamber of Commerce and the public school system to assist in making his community the best it can be. He believes in putting others and his community above self and shows a high level of effort to stay connected to his citizens. He meets regularly with various community groups to hear ideas and new ways of moving forward in order to make them a reality.

RDeborah MinerDecember 1, 20212021

Daniel Bradley

Daniel Bradley began his career the City of Sand Springs as a police officer in 1980. He received several promotions over the years and served 20 years as the police chief. During his time as police chief, he received only one grievance which was declared unfounded and not supported by the FOP. In 2015, he was named assistant city manager and served in various capacities in city management.

Throughout his years with the City of Sand Springs he has received multiple awards for dedication and service to municipal government such as a Mayoral Proclamation; Outstanding Citizenship; 38 Years of Service; Safety Advocate Award; Employee of the Month; Employee of the Year; and Tulsa-Metro Police Officer of the Year. He has received various commendations from various local organizations such as the American Legion and Elks Lodge; as well as local businesses. He was also a member of the Sand Springs Rotary Club. He is a founding member of the Oklahoma Firearms Instructor Association and over the years participated in training many people in field training for officers, firearms training, women’s handgun defense and emergency response. He is thought of by his fellow employees and peers to be a highly intelligent individual with common sense and one who displays high standards of conduct both personally and professionally.

A little known fact is that he portrayed a police office in the film The Bounty Hunter.

BDeborah MinerDecember 1, 20212021