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Associate Professor of Political Science, Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City
Daadaoui’s academic interests include political Islam, US foreign policy in the Middle East and North Africa, democratization and the prevalence of authoritarianism in MENA. He is the author of Moroccan Monarchy and the Islamist Challenge: Maintaining Makhzen Power and has also written articles published in The Journal of North African Studies and Middle Eastern Studies. It’s a hefty resume for a young professional in academia, but Daadaoui hopes this is just the beginning of his career. “I feel that you charter your own success or failure. I am still working on my own course, but think that success is never that far from hard work, preparation and perseverance,” he says. Daadaoui volunteers within the Muslim community and hopes to help build foundations for interfaith dialogue among all traditions in Oklahoma City and the Sooner State. “I feel there are a lot of misconceptions about my own region, and a lot work to do in order to reach out in terms of what the faith is and not in terms of what it is not,” he says.
 

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Oklahoma County Commissioner
Oklahoma City
Maughan was elected as District 2 Oklahoma County Commissioner in 2009; he oversees 177 lane miles of roads and bridges, including the communities of Bethany, Choctaw, Del City, Harrah, Midwest City and Oklahoma City. He has also created and overseen the SHINE program, which works to take care of the poor and indigent in Oklahoma County. Maughan hopes that eventually the SHINE program will be fully implemented statewide. In addition to his political career, Maughan also co-founded and now serves as president of Marketing Dimensions, a consulting and marketing firm for businesses and political campaigns. Maughan enjoys spending his time volunteering for organizations including South Oklahoma City Rotary Club, South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, YMCA Central District and the Oklahoma Developmental Disability Council.

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Attorney and Shareholder, Hall Estill
Oklahoma City
Gattoni spent a lot of time in the courthouse while growing up in Purcell watching her mother, a state prosecutor, try cases; it was those experiences that fueled her desire for a career in law. Today, as a shareholder at Hall Estill, Gattoni specializes in employment defense litigation and criminal defense work, primarily in the federal court system. Gattoni hopes that her career continues to teach and inspire her. “I think one of the best things about being an attorney is that you are constantly learning new things and meeting new people,” she says. “No day is the same.”

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Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Science, OSU-Tulsa?
Tulsa
Hurricane Katrina relocated Morris and her family to Tulsa and to a faculty position at OSU-Tulsa. Six years later, Morris says she loves living in Tulsa and wearing her orange and black. Her position at OSU-Tulsa allows her to teach both undergraduate and graduate students studying human development and family science. She is also part of a research team focused on studying the social and emotional development in children and adolescents. Morris says she would eventually like to write a book translating the science of children and families to real-life application for parents and individuals working with children and youth. When she’s not shaping or studying Oklahoma’s young minds, Morris relaxes by spending time with her husband and two children and with yoga.

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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.” ??