Oklahoma City, long guided by waves of corporate leaders, is seeing a new, younger generation lining up behind aging baby boomers and reshaping their community economically, culturally and philanthropically. Chad Richison, 51, Christian Kanady, 43, and Bob Funk Jr., 47, are among a growing number of Gen Xers (born between 1965 and 1980) who are taking Oklahoma City in a new direction where oil and gas is giving way to a new, more diverse economy.
The Oklahoman: NBA star Russell Westbrook adds pharmaceutical startup to growing investments in OKC
Westbrook, who played for the Oklahoma City Thunder for several years, has made multiple investments in the city since leaving the team.