Ashlie Cornelius
Ashlie is the Director of Marketing at Standley Systems in Oklahoma City. Some of her responsibilities include developing and executing communication strategies, branding the organization, creating advertisements, public relations, and managing social networking sites. Ashlie earned a BA in Advertising from the University of Oklahoma, where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. Prior to joining Standley’s, she worked in higher education, as well as the oil industry. She is a member of the Oklahoma City Chamber, PRSA, Ad Club, American Marketing Association, Second Century and the OU Alumni Association. Ashlie enjoys biking, tennis, and working with non-profits in her free time.
Ashlie is the Director of Marketing at Standley Systems in Oklahoma City. Some of her responsibilities include developing and executing communication strategies, branding the organization, creating advertisements, public relations, and managing social networking sites. Ashlie earned a BA in Advertising from the University of Oklahoma, where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. Prior to joining Standley’s, she worked in higher education, as well as the oil industry. She is a member of the Oklahoma City Chamber, PRSA, Ad Club, American Marketing Association, Second Century and the OU Alumni Association. Ashlie enjoys biking, tennis, and working with non-profits in her free time.
Darian James
Darian James is the Chairman for the Alliance of Emerging Professionals who has developed a passion for what there is to do, taste, and see in Oklahoma City. Darian is the Sales and Catering Manager at the Colcord Hotel and 50th floor of the Devon Energy Center Tower in downtown Oklahoma City, where he is responsible for booking, executing, and directing events. Before joining Colcord Hotel, Darian was the Catering Sales Manager & Banquet Manager at The Sheraton Hotel for a total of 11 years, first in Tulsa and later in OKC. Recently, Darian received The Oklahoma Hospitality & Lodging Association Manager of the year award for Oklahoma for 2012. In his spare time he spends working on his LLC “Hideout Tropical” which he hopes to launch in the Summer of 2012. He is a two time Manager of the Year and Food and Beverage Employee of the Year. Darian graduated from Spartan College of Aeronautics in Tulsa where he resided for 5 years before moving to Oklahoma City. He is originally from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, but has lived in Oklahoma City for the past 12 years. Darian also organizes social events for different organizations in Oklahoma City. He enjoys volunteering for charitable organizations, running, travelling, rowing, dancing, and meeting new people.
Darian James is the Chairman for the Alliance of Emerging Professionals who has developed a passion for what there is to do, taste, and see in Oklahoma City. Darian is the Sales and Catering Manager at the Colcord Hotel and 50th floor of the Devon Energy Center Tower in downtown Oklahoma City, where he is responsible for booking, executing, and directing events. Before joining Colcord Hotel, Darian was the Catering Sales Manager & Banquet Manager at The Sheraton Hotel for a total of 11 years, first in Tulsa and later in OKC. Recently, Darian received The Oklahoma Hospitality & Lodging Association Manager of the year award for Oklahoma for 2012. In his spare time he spends working on his LLC “Hideout Tropical” which he hopes to launch in the Summer of 2012. He is a two time Manager of the Year and Food and Beverage Employee of the Year. Darian graduated from Spartan College of Aeronautics in Tulsa where he resided for 5 years before moving to Oklahoma City. He is originally from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, but has lived in Oklahoma City for the past 12 years. Darian also organizes social events for different organizations in Oklahoma City. He enjoys volunteering for charitable organizations, running, travelling, rowing, dancing, and meeting new people.
Chris Melick, PhD
Christopher J. Melick has been a Research Associate since 2009 for the Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies, located at the NOAA Storm Prediction Center in Norman. He obtained a B.S. and an M.S. in Atmospheric Science from Purdue and a PhD in Atmospheric Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia. His career interests lie mainly in research of severe storms and other high impact weather events as well as software development and application of meteorological techniques. Chris is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, National Weather Association, and American Meteorological Society.
Christopher J. Melick has been a Research Associate since 2009 for the Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies, located at the NOAA Storm Prediction Center in Norman. He obtained a B.S. and an M.S. in Atmospheric Science from Purdue and a PhD in Atmospheric Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia. His career interests lie mainly in research of severe storms and other high impact weather events as well as software development and application of meteorological techniques. Chris is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, National Weather Association, and American Meteorological Society.
Nabeel Jamal
Nabeel is originally from Pakistan and moved to Oklahoma during high school. He then went on to complete his undergraduate studies at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. From there, he returned to Oklahoma to start his own design company, NubzDesign, offering graphic design, web design, and print services to his clients. In his spare time, Nabeel loves meeting and getting to know new people.
Nabeel is originally from Pakistan and moved to Oklahoma during high school. He then went on to complete his undergraduate studies at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. From there, he returned to Oklahoma to start his own design company, NubzDesign, offering graphic design, web design, and print services to his clients. In his spare time, Nabeel loves meeting and getting to know new people.
