Dan Davis is an attorney in Oklahoma City. Dan and his wife, Joy, recently completed renovations on the historic Calvary Baptist Church located at the corner of Walnut and 2nd street in the historic Deep Deuce section of downtown Oklahoma City, which the Law Office of Dan Davis now calls home. Dan and Joy have three children, Andrew, Emily and Sam.  They are involved in a number of causes and charities in their adopted hometown and elsewhere. 

Paul Ingram is a partner in the corporate and energy practices for Porter Hedges in Oklahoma City and a founder of Flint Energy Partners. Having spent a majority of his career in-house at two of the largest energy companies in Oklahoma City, Paul’s practice focuses on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters. His experience includes oil and natural gas finance transactions, public and private capital markets transactions, acquisitions and divestitures, derivatives markets and strategic and operational planning and execution. He also advises clients on corporate governance, periodic reporting requirements, stock exchange rules and other compliance matters.
Paul served in senior legal roles at both American Energy Partners and Chesapeake Energy Corporation in Oklahoma City. His responsibilities included managing legal matters for private equity-funded portfolio companies in the Anadarko Basin, Midland Basin, Utica Shale, and Marcellus Shale as well as private equity-funded portfolio companies focused primarily on non-op and mineral strategies across the United States. He also led the execution and documentation of debt and equity offerings, acquisitions and divestitures and advised on investor relations matters. Paul received his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law where he graduated with highest honors, was a member of the Oklahoma Law Review and the Order of the Coif honors society. He received his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma Christian University.

Frank Merrill has been involved in the horse industry at its highest level for over 50 years. Along with his wife, Robin, he established and built one of the most famous stud farms in the Quarter Horse business, Windward Stud, in Purcell, Oklahoma in 1972. The Merrills owned and operated this facility for 34 years, standing many of the industry’s most noted stallions before selling the farm to the Cowan Family of Havre, Montana in 2006. Frank and Robin stayed on to serve as the CEO’s for Cowan Select Horses LLC at Windward Stud until the fall of 2012 when they moved to Poolville, Texas in order to pursue their own interests.
Frank was recently manager of Bob Moore Farms Group, LLC in Norman, Oklahoma, and was responsible for management and oversite of Bob Moore Farms, LLC, NFL, LLC, Broad Acres Polo Club, LLC, H9,LLC, and the Moore Family’s 25% interest in Heritage Place Inc., the Southwest’s most prestigious equine sales facility located in Oklahoma City. The late Bob Moore was one of the leading breeders in Quarter Horse racing history before his death in 2004. The Moore Family hired Frank to bring their interests in quarter racing back to the pinnacle it once enjoyed. The Moore project was completed in January, 2017, but Frank remains on the board of Bob Moore Farms as well as Heritage Place.
During Frank Merrill’s tenure in the horse business, he has owned, managed, or syndicated more than 100 stallions and bred and cared for over 25,000 mares. He has acted as sales agent and sale prepped thousands of horses for clients all over the world, earning a reputation for honesty and integrity.

Valerie Naifeh is a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma and resides in Oklahoma City.  She is a graduate of the University of Tulsa, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1986 with a BA in English Literature.  In 1984, while attending college, Valerie secured an apprenticeship with a local jewelry designer and manufacturer.   As well as learning model making, lost wax casting, stone setting and finishing, Valerie learned gemstone and pearl buying in Asian markets, frequently traveling to Bangkok and Hong Kong.
After working for other jewelers for fourteen years, Valerie opened a fine jewelry lease department in 1998 inside of Balliet’s in 50 Penn Place.   Naifeh Fine Jewelry has been in its current location at Casady Square since 2002.  Located on the Southwest corner of Penn and Britton the 4000 sq.ft. space features a retail showroom, offices and a manufacturing studio.   Naifeh Fine Jewelry is a full service fine jewelry store that specializes in designer jewelry and custom design as well as engagement rings, wedding bands, loose diamonds and gemstones and appraisal services.  Naifeh Fine Jewelry is one of only 5% of national retail stores that qualify for membership to the American Gem Society.
In 2012, Valerie formed Naifeh Design, a wholesale company for which she designs two lines of jewelry that are sold to other fine retail stores outside of the state. Valerie is the recipient of numerous industry awards including the Diamonds Today Award from DeBeers (1990 & 1994), the Japanese International Pearl Competition (1994), and Colored Stone Magazine’s Designer of the Year (2006).
Valerie is actively involved in many non-profit organizations in the greater Oklahoma City community including Oklahoma City Beautiful and the Alzheimer’s Organization.  She is a current board member of Peaceful Family Solutions and Allied Arts.  She was the 2014 Maureen Reagan award recipient for the Alzheimer’s Association.  She was named one of “Forty under Forty” in 2002, is a past nominee for the Journal Record’s Woman of the Year,  and  Naifeh Fine Jewelry has twice made the Oklahoma City Chamber’s Metro 50 list of fastest-growing companies.

Phil Nichols has more than 25 years of experience working with businesses to improve their bottom line. His expertise includes HR Outsourcing, Employee Benefits, Employee Administration, Payroll and Tax Services, Training and Corporate Development and Placement Solutions.
Phil holds a degree in human resources from Bellevue University. He and his wife of more than 30 years, Tonya, have raised many foster children.

Brian Puckett is the managing member of Align Wealth Management, a fee-only wealth management firm. Business Week listed Brian among the Top 50 most experienced independent financial advisors in the United States.  He has also worked as an attorney with Fowler White in Tampa and as a CPA with Price Waterhouse Coopers. Brian is the proud father of his only son, Jay.
Outside work, Brian enjoys a number of sporting activities, including bicycling, running, and paddleboarding. Having witnessed the devastating impact of addiction, Brian is passionate about the mission of Peaceful Family Solutions.

Susan Ray brings to the PFS Board a variety of business, social work, and non-profit experience. Upon moving to the Oklahoma City area, she discovered PFS, which addressed her concerns regarding raising a granddaughter due to both parent’s addictions. She serves as ServeOK Prayer Shepherd for the PFS Programs.  She is married to Bill Ray and has 4 grown children and is a freelance calligrapher.  Susan uses this skill to personalize a child’s certificate of completion.  This is done for each child that completes a program.  She will assist with the adult portion of the Reunion Group every Monday night. 

Dr. Kevin Rykard received his dental training at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, where he graduated with honors. He established his private practice in Oklahoma City. He has served on several boards and has lectured around the country to dental professionals. Throughout his career, Dr. Rykard has been a member of several prestigious professional organizations, including:

• American Dental Association
• Oklahoma Dental Association
• Oklahoma County Dental Society
• Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Academy of General Dentistry

Kevin is married and has three daughters.  Both he and his family enjoy traveling, particularly beaches in South Carolina.