Concerns in OKC with Fates of Chesapeake, SandRidge
Will Chesapeake, SandRidge leadership changes affect community involvement?
The CEOs at Chesapeake Energy Corp. and SandRidge Energy Inc. have created thousands of local, high-paying jobs, spent millions on local charities and community efforts, and helped bring in and support the Oklahoma City Thunder.
By Adam Wilmoth | Published: March 25, 2013
Oklahoma City businessmen Aubrey McClendon and Tom Ward each have a reputation of spending big, betting high and supporting Oklahoma City.
The CEOs at Chesapeake Energy Corp. and SandRidge Energy Inc. have created thousands of local, high-paying jobs, spent millions on local charities and community efforts, and helped bring in and support the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Chesapeake and McClendon have developed restaurants and shopping centers around the company’s north Oklahoma City headquarters, including Classen Curve, Classen Triangle and Nichols Hills Plaza.
SandRidge and Ward have transformed part of downtown into SandRidge Commons, which includes park space and public restaurants.