Allow us to introduce ourselves

Gradient represents the blending of diverse ideas, people, and perspectives, adding texture and depth to our community. As one of the nation’s largest innovation hubs, Gradient fosters meaningful connections, nurtures bold ideas, and provides concierge introductions to entrepreneurial resources.

Though we do offer beautiful workspace, Gradient exists to provide the tools, programs, and support needed to elevate your work, grow your network, and drive Tulsa's progress. At Gradient, we don’t believe in complacency. We're building a future for Tulsa where everyone has the opportunity to gather, grow, and thrive.

Our core values

Our Team

Devon Laney

Devon Laney

Chief Executive Officer

Alison Peta Hunt

Alison Peta Hunt

Chief of Staff

DaMon Jackson

DaMon Jackson

Director of Finance + Administration

Jamie Leupen

Jamie Leupen

VP of Marketing & Communications

Jaslyn Ferguson

Jaslyn Ferguson

Director of Programs

Sabrina Davis

Sabrina Davis

Head of Membership

David Taylor

David Taylor

Facilities Manager

Courtney Tucker

Courtney Tucker

Event Coordinator

Chris Sayno

Chris Sayno

Member Concierge Lead

Jayden Thomason

Jayden Thomason

Marketing Lead

Victoria Bruhn

Victoria Bruhn

Member Concierge

 Emilee

Emilee

Member Concierge

Lauren Doyl

Lauren Doyl

Member Concierge

Board of Directors

Rose Washington-Jones

Rose Washington-Jones

Vice-Chair

Tulsa Economic Development Corporation

Tracy Poole

Tracy Poole

FortySix Venture Capital

Aaron Spoon

Aaron Spoon

CCK Strategies

Canem Arkan

Canem Arkan

Endeavor Heartland

Adam Baker

Adam Baker

Stride Bank

Tyrance Billingsley II

Tyrance Billingsley II

Black Tech Street

Malachi Blankenship

Malachi Blankenship

Tulsa Innovation Labs

Jay Calhoun

Jay Calhoun

Apis Holdings

Curt Carmichael

Curt Carmichael

C3 Advisors

Tyler Coretz

Tyler Coretz

AMTRA Capital Partners

Libby Ediger

Libby Ediger

Atlas School

Rose Gamble

Rose Gamble

The University of Tulsa

Tony Heaberlin

Tony Heaberlin

Tulsa Technology Center

Jason Ludwig

Jason Ludwig

Cox Business

Jennifer McGrail

Jennifer McGrail

OCAST

Justin McLaughlin

Justin McLaughlin

Tulsa Regional Chamber

Kim Owens

Kim Owens

The Bama Companies

Erran Persley

Erran Persley

City of Tulsa

David Reynolds

David Reynolds

BOK Financial

Michael Salazar

Michael Salazar

Microsoft

Ashli Sims

Ashli Sims

Build In Tulsa

Kate Sullivan

Kate Sullivan

Black Dog Law, PLLC

Sarah Teague

Sarah Teague

Oklahoma State University

Lawrence Watkins

Lawrence Watkins

Atento Capital

The OTASCO Legacy

Founded in 1918 by three Jewish brothers, the Oklahoma Tire and Supply Company quickly became a regional leader in the distribution of automotive products, offering tires, parts, and services to communities across the state. The warehouse, built in the 1920s in downtown Tulsa, was a central hub for the company’s expansive operations, contributing to the development of Oklahoma's industrial infrastructure.

Over the years, the warehouse became an iconic symbol of the state’s entrepreneurial spirit and growth during the automotive boom. Today, as Gradient, the space still stands as a testament to the legacy of innovation and resilience that helped shape Oklahoma’s business landscape.

OTASCO Building in 1926