RUNWAY TULSA STAFF
JON TERRY | PRODUCER
Jon , is the owner of Runway Tulsa and SRO Productions of Tulsa – a 37 year old production and talent booking agency with a history of being involved with unique and entertaining events . The production spectacle of fashion shows are what drew Jon to this genre . In addition , he embraces the longterm economic and cultural advantages for Tulsa in building a fashion community and industry .
TINA TERRY | PRODUCER
Tina is excited to blend a few of her main passions : event planning ( as co-producer of this event ) fashion , and her hometown of Tulsa . Watching older sister , Hope Tomorrow , thrive as a designer for 20 + years has given Tina a unique look into the fashion industry . Tina relishes the opportunity to work with the talented and dedicated people that make up the Runway Tulsa staff and the opportunity to be a part of something new and huge for Tulsa .
WADE BRAY | CREATIVE
Literally born into the fashion business , Wade grew up playing among the bolts of fabric , rows of sewing machines and designer workspaces of his family ’ s clothing business in Tulsa . Wade graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication . Since returning to Tulsa he has done design and marketing in a diverse range of businesses including the Tulsa Symphony , the Tulsa Roughnecks , Community Action Project and a ten year stint as the Creative Director for Beauty Alliance , a L ’ Oreal company .
AMANDA VILES | COMMUNITY
Amanda is a life long lover of style , creative collaboration and the Tulsa community . With over 20 years experience in strategic marketing , event planning and communications at organizations like The Williams Companies , Saks Fifth Avenue and CAP Tulsa and a history of being involved in several local fashion initiatives like the TYPros Next / Now Fashion Show , Fashion ’ s Night Out and Fashion Week Tulsa , Amanda is thrilled to be a part of the Runway Tulsa team .
KORBEN T . | PHOTOGRAPHY
After a decade spent honing his craft in family and commercial photography , in addition to a three-year stint working as a surgical technologist under several gifted plastic surgeons , each of whom offered him unique insight into the human face and body , Korben T . is elated to finally have realized his lifelong dream of working in fashion photography . He provides our team with a wealth of knowledge in photographic technique and production , a passion for helping bring beautiful things to audiences , and a drive to foster a more thriving , vibrant creative community in Tulsa .
RONDA ADKISSON | COMMUNITY
Ronda is the Executive Director of Dress for Success Tulsa , a worldwide nonprofit organization that spans 149 cities in 20 countries . Their mission encompasses the perfect combination of business and fashion to empower women by providing them the necessary career services and professional wardrobe they need to be successful in the workforce . Her love of community along with a background in entertainment and fashion event planning connects her to the vision of Runway Tulsa along with the opportunity to help promote the dreams of aspiring young talent in the industry .
SHARI TISDALE | EDUCATION
Shari is the Publisher / CEO of ExcellStyle Magazine which focuses on fashion , beauty , health and promoting excellence in successful living . The publication was established in 1998 reaching audiences both in the US and UK . She believes that all cultural influences are the pure fabric of fashion . Shari is committed to highlighting the achievements of models , designers , stylists and photographers giving them a platform to unveil their talents in the evolution of fashion .
DEBORAH BRADSHAW | SOCIAL MEDIA
Deborah developed her passion for all things fashion related as a result of the experiences she had with couture design growing up in Southeast Asia and a brief modeling career during a hiatus from college . Deborah is an author , speaker , consultant and co-founder of This Week In Tulsa . Her integral role for Runway Tulsa includes social media content creation and posting , online giveaway campaigns and sponsor recruitment .
16 EXCELLSTYLE MAGAZINE • SEPTEMBER 2016