OKLAHOMA CITY articles

MADELAINE HAWKINS

Madelaine Hawkins joined Trust Company of Oklahoma in 2021. Prior to joining TCO, Madelaine practiced probate, estate planning, and oil and gas law at Robertson & Williams. 

Madelaine graduated from Texas Christian University with her bachelor’s in social work and the University of Kansas with her master’s in social work. She earned her law degree from the Oklahoma City University School of Law, where she was a member of the Order of Barristers and Phi Delta Phi. 

Madelaine is a member of the Oklahoma County Bar Association. She serves on the Board of Directors for Calm Waters, Young Professionals Board of Infant Crisis Services, and the Board of Trustees for First Presbyterian Church of Oklahoma City Endowment Fund.

RON BURKE

Ron Burke brought his wealth of experience to Trust Company of Oklahoma in 2019, assuming the role of senior vice president in the Oklahoma City region. 

With a career spanning 30 years, Ron’s journey includes a tenure at Bank of Oklahoma, where he served as senior vice president and trust officer for seven years. During his time there, he was recognized for his expertise by being selected to serve on the board of The Private Bank Central Administration and Investment Review Committee. Before joining Bank of Oklahoma, Ron held roles at First Financial Network Inc., Bank of America, and Ameriprise. 

Ron’s academic foundation is rooted in finance, with minors in accounting and economics, earned from Oklahoma State University. Currently holding the position of president emeritus of the Oklahoma City Estate Planning Council, he holds designations including the Certified Financial Planner™, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®, and the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor. 

Beyond his professional pursuits, Ron finds joy in various interests. Ron enjoys traveling and immersing himself in diverse cultures. His intellectual curiosity extends to theoretical physics, a field where he consistently seeks knowledge to unravel the mysteries of the universe. On a more thrilling note, he is an avid follower of Formula 1 racing, reveling in the excitement of speed and precision on the racetrack. Ron’s life is a dynamic blend of financial acumen, philanthropic dedication, and a zest for exploration and learning.  

TIM HOPKINS

Tim has a 30-year career in the investment management industry. He came to TCO from Bank of Oklahoma, where he served as senior portfolio manager in the Private Bank for 13 years.

Prior to that, he worked at Bank of America, Smith Barney, and Deloitte.

Tim earned his bachelor’s in accounting with a minor in economics from Oklahoma State University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst® charterholder.

He is a member of the Oklahoma CFA® Society.

EMILY CRAIN

Emily Crain joined TCO in 2017. In 2023, she was named director of marketing. Prior to joining TCO, Emily practiced probate, trust litigation, estate planning, and guardianship at The Allison Firm, PLLC.

Emily graduated from the University of Missouri with dual degrees in journalism and history. She earned her law degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law, where she received the Order of the Barristers award.

She is a member of the Tulsa County Bar, the Oklahoma Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. She is a member of the Tulsa Estate Planning Forum and Tulsa Title and Probate Lawyers Association. 

She currently serves as president of the Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Section of the Oklahoma Bar, and as secretary of the Tulsa Title and Probate Lawyers Association. 

Emily serves on the board of directors for Tulsa Camerata and volunteers with Reading Partners.

Emily treasures every moment she can share with her two sons. She enjoys baking, going on adventures, and trying new hobbies, including coaching her sons’ youth football teams.