Tulsa Preservation Commission Members
The Tulsa Preservation Commission is a nine-member board of the City of Tulsa. Its membership is designed to reflect a broad variety of professional interests and specialties, such as architecture, real estate, and history, and to balance those interests with the needs of Tulsa’s historic neighborhoods and landmarks.
Members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Commissioners serve staggered three-year terms and attend two meetings each month, in addition to training and committee assignments. Ex-officio members are non-voting and appointed by their respective commissions.
If you are interested in serving on the Tulsa Preservation Commission, please review our prospective member flyer and contact the Mayor’s Office at (918) 596-2100 or email boards@cityoftulsa.org. You must be a resident of the City of Tulsa and meet professional or property ownership requirements. A demonstrated interest in preserving Tulsa’s historic resources for the benefit of the greater community is required.
Current Members of the Tulsa Preservation Commission
| Kristen Bergman | Property Owner | |
| David Blackburn | Developer | |
| Jack Hodgson | Realtor | |
| Susan McKee | Property Owner | |
| Shelby Navarro | Architect | |
| David Pounds | Property Owner | |
| Robert Shears | Landscape Architect | |
| Mary Lee Townsend | Historian | |
| Jim Turner | Property Owner |
COA Subcommittee Neighborhood Representatives
The Tulsa Preservation Commission has a special committee to provide preliminary review of applications for new construction and additions to existing houses. Each officially recognized homeowners’ association within the Historic Preservation Zoning Overlay districts may nominate a volunteer to serve on this committee. These volunteers are not appointed Commissioners but instead serve as liaisons for their respective neighborhoods. The Tulsa Preservation Commission is currently enjoying the participation and input of the following COA Subcommittee Neighborhood Representatives:
| Chip Atkins | Swan Lake | |
| Sally Heard Davies | North Maple Ridge | |
| Michael Park | Yorktown | |
| Katelyn Parker | Brady Heights |