VIEWPOINT: Honoring Our Legacy and Celebrating New Leadership for 2026

As we begin 2026, I want to take a moment to reflect on the people who make our organization what it is. This January brings significant transitions as we bid farewell to valued colleagues entering retirement and celebrate team members stepping into expanded roles. These changes remind us that our greatest strength has always been our people and their dedication to serving our clients with integrity and excellence.
Celebrating Distinguished Careers
Three remarkable individuals will be retiring after collectively contributing decades of service to TCO and our clients:
Tim Hopkins has built a distinguished career in finance and investment management in Oklahoma City, spending the past seven years with our OKC office. His steady guidance and quiet wisdom have been invaluable to colleagues and clients alike, and we deeply appreciate his devotion to excellence.
Jan Sommers is retiring after 25 years of dedicated service to our Trust Operations division. Her unwavering leadership built a foundation for the success of our company for many years to come.
Trena Person has dedicated 11 years to TCO, assisting colleagues within the Trust Operations division and the company as a whole. Her commitment to providing exceptional customer service has been invaluable and will be greatly missed.
We extend our sincerest gratitude to Tim, Jan, and Trena for their years of service and wish them all the best in their well-deserved retirement.
Recognizing Excellence Through Advancement I am pleased to announce the following promotions:
» Ron Burke to Executive Vice President, and joining the TCO Board of Directors
» Emily Crain to Assistant General Counsel
» Brittany Morgan to Vice President
» Terri Threlkeld to Vice President
» Michelle Alvarado to Assistant Vice President
» Jared Ogle to Assistant Vice President
» Erika Martin to Trust Officer
» Judy Patrick to Trust Officer
» Regina Wimmer to Trust Officer
These promotions reflect each individual’s hard work, dedication, and exceptional performance. They have earned the trust of their colleagues and clients, and I’m confident they will continue to lead with excellence.
Each of these advancements represents strong performance and a consistent commitment to TCO’s core values. These individuals exemplify the professionalism and high standards that strengthen our organization and ensure our clients receive outstanding service.
As we move forward into 2026, we remain committed to providing you with the same exceptional service and trusted guidance you’ve come to expect from TCO. We’re grateful for your continued confidence in us and look forward to serving you in the year ahead.
Michael Hopper, CFP®
President and CEO
(918) 744-0553


