OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.- The Oklahoma City Museum of Art announced the appointment of Lawrence Davis as its new Chair-Elect for 2025-2026. Davis will become Board Chair July 1, 2026. Additionally, seven community leaders have also joined OKCMOA’s Board of Trustees.

Davis has supported OKCMOA for more than 20 years. He joined the Board of Trustees in 2022 and has since served as Chair of the Audit Committee (2023-present) and on the Finance & Investment, Resource Development, and Collections, Exhibitions, and Film Committees. Davis, retired President and Managing Director of MAP Energy LLC’s Natural Gas Division, currently serves in the following leadership roles:

• Treasurer, Oklahoma Geological Foundation
• Director, Oklahoma City Philharmonic
• Trustee, Oklahoma City Jewish Foundation
• Director, St. Anthony Foundation
• President, Oklahoma Hillels

“It is both an honor and a tremendous responsibility to step into the role of Chair of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. I follow in the footsteps of many remarkable individuals who have helped shape the OKCMOA into one of Oklahoma City’s true cultural gems. I can only hope to serve with the same dedication and impact they have demonstrated,” Davis said. “A great city—especially one now celebrating an NBA Championship—must be defined not only by its achievements in sports, but also by its commitment to the arts. In Oklahoma City and the greater metro area, OKCMOA stands as both a cornerstone and a leader in the arts community. As Chair, I see my role as guiding a highly professional and talented Board of Trustees, while also serving as a resource and sounding board for our outstanding CEO, Michael Anderson, and the dedicated museum staff.”

Davis will succeed Suzette Hatfield when her term ends in 2026, after which Hatfield will serve as Past Chair.

Seven new board members were elected to each serve a three-year term, bringing diverse backgrounds in marketing, finance, and business strategy. Listed below, their collective expertise will be instrumental in moving OKCMOA forward as the leading arts nonprofit in Oklahoma City.

• Brooke Baum (Devon Energy Corporation)
• Julie Beffort (Community Volunteer)
• Lindsey Hightower Graham (Casady School)
• Ken Miller (OG&E)
• Matt Tipton (whyHR)
• Anthony Warren (Energy Financial)
• Robert "Bobby" Wegener (MAP Energy)