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People on the Move

![Mackenize McKee-Bridges`](https://journalrecord.com/files/2026/06/Mackenize-McKee-Bridges-304x162-1781554612.jpg) Mackenize McKee-Bridges, Fellers Snider Mackenzie McKee-Bridges has joined Fellers Snider as a paralegal.

Gary Quinnett Gary Quinnett, Fellers Snider Fellers Snider welcomes Gary D. Quinnett as Shareholder/Director.

Elaine Turner Elaine Turner, Hall Estill Hall Estill is pleased to announce Elaine R. Turner's election to the firm's Executive Committee.

Kyle Powell, Kirkpatrick Bank Kirkpatrick Bank has named Kyle Powell as its next President and CEO. Powell brings more than 13 years of experience at Kirkpatrick Bank, most recently serving as Executive Vice President, […]

Jay Nalli Jay Nalli, ISG Technology Jay Nalli has joined ISG Technology as its Vice President of Sales and Marketing in Overland Park, Kansas.

Opinion

“Jolted: Why We Quit, When to Stay, and Why It Matters” by Anthony Klotz's book cover is pictured. (Photo/Michelle Klotz) Book Review: Learning how to harness feeling jolted is career intelligence Anthony Klotz's book 'Jolted' explains how to recognize and harness career jolts during the great resignation to make informed job decisions.

Mezabahnur Masum Masum: Oklahoma’s wind is ready. Its power grid is not. Opinion: Journalist Mezabahnur Masum argues Oklahoma must prioritize transmission infrastructure to fully capitalize on its wind energy resources and economic opportunities.

Slytherin, a ball python who is a member of the Oklahoma City Zoo's Animal Ambassador program, greets guests at the cocktail party during the Zoo gala. (Photo by Lillie-Beth Brinkman, The Journal Record) On the Town: From macaws to movie stars, Oklahoma City had a wild week Oklahoma City Zoo gala raised funds for education while deadCenter Film Festival honored Lou Diamond Phillips and boosted local tourism.

Agee: Tying Oklahoma’s minimum wage to the cost of living makes economic and common sense Economist Steven Agee says State Question 832 would tie Oklahoma's minimum wage to inflation, allowing wages to keep pace with rising living costs.

Eric Kelley Kelley: U.S. markets hold strong amidst turmoil UMB Bank CIO Eric Kelley says the U.S. economy remains resilient despite the Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz disruption, rising oil prices and inflation concerns.