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Meet the big dreamers! Our team is made up of the parents, teachers, businessmen and women, volunteer base, and so many more who choose to invest in the leaders of the next generation. Here are the members of the Loveworks Governing Board, members of which serve to strategically support and work towards the sustainability of the organization.
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Manager/Partner at Crimson Energy Management, LLC

Jamie received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in Interpersonal Communication. He has over 15 years experience in oil and gas exploration. He believes that following your passions and convictions can be fuel that inspires change in any organization.

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Allison’s Fun Inc, Altitude 1291

Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs Kyle Allison learned at a young age the risk and rewards of small businesses. Kyle worked in his family businesses all through high school where he learned a strong work ethic, how to manage projects, and think on his feet. The Allison family owns Allison’s Fun Incorporated, a corporate event company that produces events across the South-Central US. The family’s newest venture, Altitude 1291 is home to 27,000 square feet of indoor fun, including bowling, laser tag, arcade, VR, and a full-service restaurant. Kyle stays involved in the community, as he has served on the Norman City Council, Visit Norman board of directors, and the board of the Norman Chamber of Commerce.

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Victory Family Church Outreach Pastor

Jennifer Zumwalt has worked for VFC as the Outreach Pastor for 8 years. She’s served at Loveworks from Feb 2011 when it started until May 2016 as she helped establish and facilitate our culinary program! She then served on the Parents Advisory board from Aug 2017 – May 2018 and joined the governing board October 2022.

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Co-Founder and owner of Interurban Restaurants, Packards New American Kitchen, HunnyBunny Biscuit Co.

Rusty co-opened Interurban Restaurants in 1976 in Norman and has been long involved in the community. He is dedicated to positively impacting our city and those around him. Rusty loves spending his free time with his family, playing with his grandchildren, and fishing.Rusty has been volunteering with Loveworks since 2011. Once a tutor, he helped bring the culinary program alive at Loveworks and continues to cook a homestyle meal every Thursday evening for our students while also training up the next great group of cooks and servers. 

Bergen Enterprises

Susan Bergen is the Chief Executive Officer of Bergen Enterprises. Her vision for the company is that Bergen Enterprises will be recognized as an organization with innovative and successful business lines including restaurants, agriculture, energy, land management, investments, and sustainable resource development. Susan developed the mission statement of Bergen Enterprises to represent her philosophy of life and work. “To work as if no one else is coming while developing and improving our people and our communities, our planet and our profit.”

Coop-Cake Bakery

Daniela Cooper Marr is a professional cake baker and enthusiastic resident of Norman, Oklahoma. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma where she earned a degree in Entrepreneurship as well as the San Francisco Cooking School where she studied Pastry Arts. In addition to owning her bakery, Coop Cake, she loves to give back to her Norman community through volunteering with Loveworks. You can find her on Monday nights with her team of cooks, preparing nutritious and delicious dinners for the Loveworks students, leading passion and now projects, and serving on the Loveworks board. When she is not working or volunteering, she loves going on walks with her husband and their dog, Lando.

Matt Haban

Edward Jones Financial Advisor

Matt Haben is passionate about meeting new people and helping others reach their potential and finding joy in life! He is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones where he has the opportunity to serve families and business owners in the local community. Matt is blessed by his beautiful wife Alexis and their wild boys Beckham and Cooper. They love doing anything and everything outdoors and being involved in their church. They are also passionate about traveling and experiencing other cultures. In his spare time you can find Matt playing basketball or watching OU football!

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Equity Health
 

Holly Riley has been in retail leadership for over 30 years in the General manager role which includes both big-box, airport and smaller retail spaces in Oklahoma, Utah, and California. With a recent move back to Oklahoma she is using her passion to help in the health care field. She believes in building strong, cohesive teams through effective communication, development, and compassionate leadership. Holly is passionate about fostering a positive work environment that promotes growth and productivity while ensuring no one individual gets left behind. Everyone has value and a role to play. Outside of work, she is deeply dedicated to family and friends, with a strong commitment to maintaining meaningful personal connections. When she is not at work or home you can find her looking for an adventure up a mountain or down a stream.

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University of Oklahoma Foundation

Born and raised in Norman, Quin Moring is a fourth generation Sooner turned fundraiser, driving significant contributions for the humanities departments at the OU Foundation. As a third generation Norman Tiger, he believes in the importance of nurturing Norman’s public education opportunities. He has volunteered over a decade to children in foster care through various organizations such as Royal Family Kids Camp, Teen Reach Adventure Camp, and a short tenure as a CASA. When Quin is not on the road, he can be found at Thunder or OU sporting events, new restaurant openings, or somewhere around OKC with his dog, Falco.