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Vice President of Operations, Teleflora
Oklahoma City
Being the vice president of a company at age 25 may be fairly impressive, but to Tenumah, it’s just one event in a line of impressive credentials. A college scholarship initially brought the Brooklyn native to Oklahoma, but after graduation, he decided to stick around. As vice president of Operations for Teleflora, he travels throughout the world to visit Teleflora’s many centers. “Where marketing stops, my team takes over to make sure every florist and consumer’s expectations are met,” he says. When he’s not traveling for work, Tenumah enjoys watching the New York Yankees and New York Giants in action, playing competitive soccer, traveling and spending time with his son.

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Communications Director, Kimray
Oklahoma City
Fahrenbruck manages the day-to-day operations of public and community relations, corporate giving, property acquisitions and legal affairs at Kimray, an oil and gas control equipment manufacturer in Oklahoma City. But this adrenaline junkie also likes to play: He enjoys traveling, rock climbing and Thunder basketball, and he once skydived over the Rocky Mountains. He advises fellow young professionals that accomplishing great things is hard work. “Don’t be deterred by difficulty,” he says. “Be committed to doing things well and seeing them through to the end.”

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Rheumatologist, Integris Physicians
Oklahoma City
Figure skater. Archaeologist. Rheumatologist. Three titles, but only one person in our 40 Under 40 Class of 2012 has boasted all three of them at one time. Dedeke currently practices at Integris Family Care Central, but she has also conducted clinical research in rheumatology under Dr. Judith James at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. A figure skater from the age of 6, Dedeke’s first job was a figure skating coach; she has also participated in archaeological digs in Italy in Israel. When she wants to unwind, Dedeke works out, travels and attends as many Thunder games as possible.

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Scientist, Assistant Member and Associate Professor, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and University of Oklahoma Health Sciences
Oklahoma City
When someone’s “claim to fame” is that they discovered the function of several proteins essential for the repair of DNA in cellular systems, avoiding birth defects and malignant transformations leading to cancer, you know this is a person that one may say is accomplished. And Pezza is most certainly that, having moved to the United States 10 years ago to pursue a post-doctoral fellowship with the National Institute of Health. “In my work at the NIH, I learned the research skills to advance the body of knowledge concerning cancer biology and the genetics of birth defects,” he says. After completing his post-doctoral work, Pezza was awarded a position at OMRF and later at OUHSC. But this former beekeeper is not all work and no play. He enjoys working out, gardening and the opera, and he also likes to repair antique furniture.

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Treasurer, Cherokee Nation
Vian
College and a career as a CPA took Horn from her native Vian, but she eventually made her way back to Oklahoma and the small town to open a private accounting practice. She recently put that practice on hold, however, when Chief Bill John Baker appointed her treasurer of the Cherokee Nation. As treasurer, Horn is responsible for all financial aspects of the tribal government. “My days are fast-paced and exciting,” she says. “There is something new all the time. I am passionate about my job and am honored to serve in this role.” She hopes to make a positive difference in the lives of her fellow Cherokees.

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Architect, Senior Associate and Project Manager, Frankfurt Short Bruza Associates, P.C.
Edmond
In his role at FSB, Holuby’s primary responsibility is to lead team projects in the design and development of large-scale commercial, institutional and government projects. Holuby says his childhood spent in the small town of Eufaula instilled in him a strong work ethic, solid morals, a can-do attitude and an overwhelming sense of community and cultural identity. Holuby was part of the team that designed the grand prize-winning submission for the Oklahoma City International Bus Stop Design competition. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children and volunteering for organizations such as the American Heart Association, HeartLine 2-1-1 and KidDesign, a program that educates grade-school children about what it means to be an architect.

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Attorney
Oklahoma City
In 2010, Novotny ran for political office, a House of Representatives seat, against veteran Oklahoma politician Sally Kern. She lost the race, but it hasn’t hindered Novotny’s belief that with big risks come big rewards. “You have to take risks if you want to do big things,” she says. “You will undoubtedly fail and make some mistakes, but it’s learning from those mistakes that will help you reach your dreams.” A private practice attorney, Novotny sees herself as an advocate for Oklahomans whose rights have been violated. “Sometimes my job entails a lot of reading and paperwork, and other times it involves public speaking and convincing jurors to see my case the way I see it,” she says. Novotny serves on the Community Advisory Board for the SKIL program at Youth Services of Oklahoma County, which helps teens who find themselves without a home to stay in school and get their diploma. She also volunteers on local political campaigns and does pro bono legal work for needy individuals or organizations.

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Assistant Vice President; Private Banker, Arvest Private Bank
Tulsa
As a private banker, Baul specializes in serving professional athletes, medical professionals and business executives with respect to their overall banking and wealth management needs. Success at such a young age is something that Baul has worked hard for. “Sustainable success doesn’t just happen by chance or luck,” he says. “I was taught that luck is when preparation meets opportunity. Wait for your moment and grab it.” As an open-heart surgery survivor, Baul serves as an ambassador for the American Heart Association. He also serves as a mentor through his church, volunteers for Junior Achievement, Tulsa Dream Center and Youth Services of Tulsa’s North Tulsa Youth Program. He’s also co-founder and vice president of Vision In Progress, Inc. (VIP), a local youth mentoring organization. When he wants to relax, Baul enjoys listening to music and visiting his best friend: his father.

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Attorney and Director of Human Resources Operations, Chaparral Energy
Oklahoma City
King is a performer. Whether she’s acting onstage or in front of a camera, singing, dancing or socializing, she is always “on.” “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing with gusto and aplomb,” says King. As the director of HR Operations at Chaparral, King oversees all aspects of human resources management for the more than 800 employees at the energy company, including payroll, benefits, policies, performance management and compliance. Born to a British father, King enjoys proper football (what we know as soccer) and spends her free time coaching the sport. She is also a Sunday school teacher and serves on the board of UR Special Ministries, a nonprofit self-esteem based program that provides clothes to all the children under the poverty level in Edmond three times a year. And when she wants to unwind, this mother of one loves to sing while she cleans, play the piano and dance.

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Founder, AppTank
Tulsa
Olomi has found himself on a lot of lists of young achievers lately. Most notably (besides our 40 Under 40, of course), he was recognized in the January 2012 issue of Forbes magazine as a 30 Under 30 achiever, an honor he received as founder of AppTank, an app development marketplace that connects individuals and businesses with professional app developers and firms. In 2011, AppTank was a Webby Award finalist, an honor that put the company among the ranks of Dropbox, Tumblr and Eventbrite. This homegrown Tulsan advises fellow young professionals to not be afraid to take a risk. “Be true to yourself, and everything will work out in your favor,” he says. “Go after what you are passionate about and give it everything you have. Don’t make decisions solely based on the financial benefit because if you do, you will get burned out and throw in the towel. Nothing in life that is worth it comes easy.” ??