Executive Director – Michelle McBeath Lubbers

Michelle McBeath Lubbers became ULI Oklahoma’s first full-time staff member in July 2017. Michelle was an active ULI Oklahoma member prior to being appointed Executive Director of the organization. Her unique path to discovering ULI Oklahoma began in 2011 after moving to Oklahoma City. Michelle was a part of the inaugural Better Block efforts, an initiative of ULI Oklahoma at that time aimed at transforming a city block over the course of one weekend through temporary installations and tactical urbanism.  It was through this initiative that Michelle quickly discovered a personal passion for placemaking, urban planning, and community development.

Michelle is known for her holistic perspective, including a desire to see a thriving community for all Oklahoma’s residents. This perspective is well leveraged as she works with ULI’s member volunteers to develop programming that embodies ULI’s mission commitments to benefit Oklahoma communities. Michelle lives in Oklahoma City with her husband, Rich, and stepson Luc.

Michelle’s responsibilities at ULI Oklahoma include content & brand management, membership & member engagement, sponsorship & finance, and all community initiatives including Impact Awards and Emerging Developers.

Tulsa Coordinator – Travis Tinnin

Travis Tinnin became ULI Oklahoma’s first dedicated Tulsa Coordinator in July 2024. Through the arc of his life and career, Travis has worked to weave the fabric of the built environment with the people and ideas that bring spaces and neighborhoods to their fullest life. Travis is a native of Tahlequah, Oklahoma – prior to relocating to Tulsa, Travis worked in Memphis, TN for eight years in community development and real estate. He was actively involved at ULI Memphis as a member of the Real Estate Diversity Initiative (REDI). Travis lives in Tulsa with his wife, Kalin, daughter Kennedy, and son Tatum.

Travis oversees the growing program of work in our Tulsa metro region.

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