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    • April 26, 2023
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • OKC: Capitol View
    Register


    OK ETHICS Presents:

    What Motivates People to Lie, Cheat, or Steal?


    Dr. Jeff Simmons

    Dean, OCU School of Business


    Chris Province

    Principal, Purpose & Performance Group



    OKC 

    Capitol View Events Center

    5201 N Lincoln Blvd.

    Wednesday, April 26th

    11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.


    Premium Members: Free for the number of pre-paid registrants included in membership

    Members: $40

    Non-Members: $50


    Recommended for 1 CPE in Ethics at the basic level.

    The program is suitable at the basic level for individuals who have routine interactions with others that could potentially lead to contentious conversations. OK ETHICS makes no guarantees as it is up to the individual practitioner to determine relevance to their specific area of practice.



    Menu:

    Taco Salad 

    Grilled Fajita Chicken 

    Spanish Rice

    Mexican Street Corn 

    Tres Leches Cake


    About the Program:

    We are often shocked when someone is found to be lying or stealing. What were they thinking? What lead them to decide to do it? We will investigate the factors that impact employee behavior and what organizations can do to influence ethical decision-making.


    Key Takeaways:

    1. There are four general factors that influence ethical intent and ultimately, ethical behavior

    2. Employers embrace they are under ethical evaluation by every employee, every day

    3. Effective people practices (interviews through offboarding) must align with and advance the ethical intent of the organization

    4. Codes are intended to protect the organizational, virtues are cultivated to advance it

    5. Poor communication plans leave employees feeling alienated and energized to behave in unethical and deviant ways

     

    About the Speakers:

    Dr. Jeff Simmons joined the faculty of Oklahoma Christian University in 2008 and is currently serving as the Dean of the School of Business. Dr. Simmons has over 28 years of experience in higher education. His teaching career began in Vienna, Austria, where he served on the faculty of International Christian University between 1994 and 1995.

    Prior to joining the academy, his professional experience includes automobile marketing and sales; retail management; and working at the U.S. Department of Commerce in the International Trade Administration. In 2014, he served as consultant to a firm in the Shandong Province of China.

    Dr. Simmons views his calling to be one that prepares students to help the community to flourish through business. As such he challenges them to conduct themselves with excellence and to consider others more than themselves. In 2014, Dr. Simmons was honored with the OC Faculty Leadership Award. In addition to his teaching and administrative duties, Dr. Simmons also leads the OC Ethics Debate team, which has experienced much success at the state, regional and national level, including three Final Four National appearances and earning 3rd place finishes.

    In his free time, Dr. Simmons enjoys spending time with his family, which includes his wife, Pattie, and his son, Jordan and his two “bonus/adopted” daughters Brigitte, originally from Rwanda, and Martha, originally from Kenya. He also serves as an elder of the Memorial Road Church of Christ in Edmond.


    Chris Province is a performance improvement specialist with a passion for activating sustainably vibrant brands. Chris’ work focuses on the development of practices that clarify and activate organizational purpose. Chris completed his undergraduate studies at Oklahoma State University and earned a master’s degree from the University of Oklahoma in the field of Organizational Design. His work on transformational leadership models was formally recognized by University of Oklahoma faculty for excellence in the field of Social & Behavioral Research. Chris has completed the Executive Development Program at University of Nevada – Reno, licensed as a PMI certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and is a certified John Maxwell TEAM speaker and coach. Chris’ professional career includes extensive experience as a hospitality executive, entrepreneur and educator with core competencies of leadership, project management, product development and operational execution.

    • April 27, 2023
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Tulsa Country Club
    Register


    OK ETHICS Presents:

    What Motivates People to Lie, Cheat, or Steal?


    Dr. Jeff Simmons

    Dean, OCU School of Business


    Chris Province

    Principal, Purpose & Performance Group



    Tulsa 

    Tulsa Country Club

    701 N. Union Ave.

    Thursday, April 27th

    11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.


    Premium Members: Free for the number of pre-paid registrants included in membership

    Members: $40

    Non-Members: $50


    Recommended for 1 CPE in Ethics at the basic level.

    The program is suitable at the basic level for individuals who have routine interactions with others that could potentially lead to contentious conversations. OK ETHICS makes no guarantees as it is up to the individual practitioner to determine relevance to their specific area of practice.


    Menu:

    Parmesan Crusted Chicken

    Garlic Herb Angel Hair Pasta

    Veggie Medley

    Caesar Salad

    Carrot Cake


    About the Program:

    We are often shocked when someone is found to be lying or stealing. What were they thinking? What lead them to decide to do it? We will investigate the factors that impact employee behavior and what organizations can do to influence ethical decision-making.


    Key Takeaways:

    1. There are four general factors that influence ethical intent and ultimately, ethical behavior

    2. Employers embrace they are under ethical evaluation by every employee, every day

    3. Effective people practices (interviews through offboarding) must align with and advance the ethical intent of the organization

    4. Codes are intended to protect the organizational, virtues are cultivated to advance it

    5. Poor communication plans leave employees feeling alienated and energized to behave in unethical and deviant ways

     

    About the Speakers:

    Dr. Jeff Simmons joined the faculty of Oklahoma Christian University in 2008 and is currently serving as the Dean of the School of Business. Dr. Simmons has over 28 years of experience in higher education. His teaching career began in Vienna, Austria, where he served on the faculty of International Christian University between 1994 and 1995.

    Prior to joining the academy, his professional experience includes automobile marketing and sales; retail management; and working at the U.S. Department of Commerce in the International Trade Administration. In 2014, he served as consultant to a firm in the Shandong Province of China.

    Dr. Simmons views his calling to be one that prepares students to help the community to flourish through business. As such he challenges them to conduct themselves with excellence and to consider others more than themselves. In 2014, Dr. Simmons was honored with the OC Faculty Leadership Award. In addition to his teaching and administrative duties, Dr. Simmons also leads the OC Ethics Debate team, which has experienced much success at the state, regional and national level, including three Final Four National appearances and earning 3rd place finishes.

    In his free time, Dr. Simmons enjoys spending time with his family, which includes his wife, Pattie, and his son, Jordan and his two “bonus/adopted” daughters Brigitte, originally from Rwanda, and Martha, originally from Kenya. He also serves as an elder of the Memorial Road Church of Christ in Edmond.


    Chris Province is a performance improvement specialist with a passion for activating sustainably vibrant brands. Chris’ work focuses on the development of practices that clarify and activate organizational purpose. Chris completed his undergraduate studies at Oklahoma State University and earned a master’s degree from the University of Oklahoma in the field of Organizational Design. His work on transformational leadership models was formally recognized by University of Oklahoma faculty for excellence in the field of Social & Behavioral Research. Chris has completed the Executive Development Program at University of Nevada – Reno, licensed as a PMI certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and is a certified John Maxwell TEAM speaker and coach. Chris’ professional career includes extensive experience as a hospitality executive, entrepreneur and educator with core competencies of leadership, project management, product development and operational execution.

    • May 24, 2023
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • OKC Capitol View
    Register

    OK Ethics Presents:

    An Ethical Exploration of Bitcoin


    Brad Scrivner, CEO

    Vast Bank

    with guest Natalie Parker, CPA


    OKC 

    Capitol View Events Center

    5201 N Lincoln Blvd.

    Wednesday, May 24th

    11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.


    Premium Members: Free for the number of pre-paid registrants included in membership

    Members: $40

    Non-Members: $50



    Recommended for 1 CPE in Ethics at the basic level.

    The program is suitable at the basic level for individuals who have routine interactions with others that could potentially lead to contentious conversations. OK ETHICS makes no guarantees as it is up to the individual practitioner to determine relevance to their specific area of practice.



      Program Description: 

      Explore the different ethical considerations in traditional and emerging financial systems, including the risks and benefits of each alternative. Understand the standards of ethics and compliance applicable to traditional and emerging financial systems.


      Key Takeaways:

      1. Understand the basics of digital assets and blockchain technologies compared to traditional financial systems.

      2. Understand the ethical risks and benefits of traditional and emerging financial systems and technologies.

      3. Standards: Compliance vs. Ethics


      About the Speaker:

      Brad Scrivner is the CEO of Vast Bank. Since 2012, he’s been responsible for running all facets of the organization.

      Before joining Vast Bank, Scrivner served as market president (Tulsa) for Kansas City-based UMB Bank. His pathway into financial services, however, is anything but normal. He began his career as a System & Design Engineer at a nuclear plant, but eventually transitioned into Consultative Sales with Xerox and then Merrill Lynch. This unique background has Scrivner well-positioned to lead Vast Bank in a time where the banking industry is experiencing massive transformation.

      Scrivner holds an MBA from William Woods University and received his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Missouri. While there, he earned 3 varsity letters as a defensive back on the Missouri Tiger football team.

      Scrivner has been married 28 years, and has two grown kids. He loves golf, hiking, sports and hanging out with friends and family.


      About the Guest Speaker:

      Natalie Parker currently serves as the EVP/Chief Risk Officer for Vast Bank, N.A. Her area of responsibility includes enterprise risk management, compliance and the Bank Secrecy Act. She has approximately 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, including pervious roles serving as an external audit manager specializing in bank financial statement audits, internal controls and regulatory consulting. She has also held the role of Chief Financial Officer for another financial institution.

      Ms. Parker graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in Accountancy. She is a Certified Public Accountant and graduated from the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking held at the University of Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Wharton Leadership Program.

      Vast Bank, N.A. is the first nationally chartered financial institution to offer digital asset custody services. Ms. Parker’s role in developing the digital asset custody product included identifying, measuring, monitoring and controlling product related risks, as well as ensuring that the Bank implemented appropriate compliance and BSA programs.

    Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium

    P.O. Box 3174

    Oklahoma City, OK 73101

    918-604-3051


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