Kalyn Free is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, the third largest Indian Tribe in the United States. She was born in Latimer County, Oklahoma. She credits Oklahoma’s public school system with providing an excellent education and firm foundation for success in higher studies. Kalyn followed her graduation in 1981 from Red Oak High School with graduation from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1984 earning a BA in History and a BA in Communications. She then graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1987.

Kalyn, at age 23, was the youngest attorney ever hired by the U. S. Department of Justice. In 1987 she began her career in the Attorney General’s Honors Program in Washington, DC as a Trial Attorney in the Environmental Enforcement Section. Kalyn prosecuted pollution cases throughout the United States from 1987 until 1995, including several cases in Oklahoma. She was then promoted to Senior Counsel in the Indian Resources Section, where she supervised environmental litigation throughout Indian Country until 1998. While at the Justice Department, Kalyn received awards for her outstanding litigation skills, as well as recognition for her commitment to diversity issues. Kalyn was the only DOJ attorney nominated for the Arthur S. Flemming Award for Outstanding Service to the Federal Government.

In 1998, Kalyn returned to Oklahoma and was elected District Attorney of Pittsburg & Haskell Counties in Southeastern Oklahoma. Kalyn was the first woman elected to this office.

During Kalyn’s term as District Attorney she truly made a difference in the lives of people, not only in her two counties but throughout Oklahoma. Kalyn’s untiring efforts in raising public awareness of and prosecuting family violence, child abuse and sexual assault cases earned her several coveted awards including the “Make A Difference Award” from the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, the “Friend of Children Award” from the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy, and she was named to Oklahoma’s Top Fifty Women of the Year. In 2000, Kalyn received the American Bar Association’s distinguished “Spirit of Excellence Award” for her commitment to American Indian and Diversity issues.

Kalyn prosecuted all types of criminals including child molesters and abusers, rapists, murderers, wife-killers, and drug dealers. Kalyn made victims’ rights a priority throughout her administration, coupling compassion with aggressive prosecution. In addition to her courtroom successes, Kalyn is most proud of creating the best Family Violence/Child Abuse Team in the state, the PEACE Unit (Prosecuting to End Adult Child Endangerment), and creating safe and private areas for victims of crime in both county courthouses (which were non-existent before). Kalyn also created the SAVE Program (Substance Alcohol Victim’s Effort) to combat alcohol and drug abuse.

Kalyn is a member of or on the Board of: National Alliance for Mentally Ill, Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, NAACP, Freedom House, Pittsburg County Child Abuse Response Effort, Native American Bar Association, Oklahoma Indian Bar Association, American Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, EMILY’s List, Sierra Club, American Council of Young Political Leaders, Elk’s Lodge, Business & Professional Women, Oklahoma Democrat Party, Pittsburg County Democrat Party, Delegate to 2000 Democrat National Convention, National Rifle Association, and the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival.

Kalyn’s top priorities and passions are children, Child Abuse, Family Violence, Sexual Assault, Victims’ Rights, Mental Illness, Substance & Alcohol Abuse, Treatment Options for Victims & Addicts, Poverty, Public Education, Career Tech, Higher Education, Health Care, Environment, Media Violence, Tribal Sovereignty, Family, Women’s Issues, Labor Unions, Security in America, Veterans, Family Farms, Patient’s Bill of Rights, Social Security and Opposing Gun Control.

Anna Belle Wiedemann is a long-time BPW member from Town Club, Inc. She served in the state legislature and in the State Department of Agriculture.  She was on the panel at State Conference in 2002. 

Anna Belle is an exceptional individual. Her many years of experience in both the public and private sectors, have made an extraordinary career. During her working life, she has directed staff and had full fiscal responsibility for allocating limited resources, evaluating and maintaining previous services, and designing innovative new programs and implementing them. Anna Belle is skilled in the diplomacy needed in governmental agencies, which she learned in her ten years as a division director of the Oklahoma State Department of Agriculture. She provided technical assistance and support to businesses statewide and interacted positively with other agencies, the legislature, associations and the media. You are probably familiar with the "Made in Oklahoma" logo, a campaign she created. 

She served as a County Commissioner in Canadian County, and was Chair of the County Commissioner Board. From 1967 to 1972, Anna Belle serve in the Oklahoma State House of Representatives. 

Just a few of her outstanding appointments and honors include:

International
-International Booth Co-Chair in Spain, Southern US Trade Association
-International Show Co-Chair, Melbourne, Australia, Third Australian International Food Exhibition
-Governor's International Team, Trade Mission Representative 

National 
-National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, National Show Co-Chair
-National Agricultural Marketing Officials Regulatory Committee, National Board Member
-U.S. District Export Council Member

Regional
-Small Business Council Member, Region IV, SBA
-Coordinator of Regional Conference, National Association of Women Business Owners
-Pacific Rim Trade Mission Coordinator, Southern US Trade Association 

State
-Oklahoma Rural Development Council, Director (1993-95)
-Oklahoma Consumer Credit Commission (9 years), Chair and Co-chair
-Canadian Valley Vo-Tech Schools, Chair of General Advisory Council
-First Lady's Home Based Business Conference, Planning Committee
-Marketing Institutions Project Advisory Board
-Oklahoma Value-Added Agriculture Export Improvement Committee
-Community Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Committee
-Oklahoma Vocational Agricultural Task Force
-Governor's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women
-State Chair for Beef Promotion

Anna Belle has been honored as Export Advocate of the Year, the Woman of the Year with BPW and two other business women's groups, the Governor's Award for Excellence, Canadian County Citizen of the Year, and Oklahoma Mother of the Year.  

She and her husband Carl own the Slash C Ranch. Since 1996, she has remained busy as a national and international consultant in agriculture and trade. 

A caring mother and grandmother. A dedicated college instructor and counselor. A forward-looking leader and small businessperson. These are a few of the unique experiences and qualities Laura Boyd brings to the table for the people of Oklahoma. 

In 1992, Laura Boyd was elected to represent Norman in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. In her six years in the house, Boyd served on 8 committees and chaired the newly-created Community and Family Responsibilities Committee. As a political leader, Boyd has succeeded using a balance of hard work, problem-solving skills and vision. The Daily Oklahoman recently editorialized in favor of renewing the College Savings Plan, a program that they said Boyd "developed" and "pioneered." 

Before leaving the legislature, she led the fight to remove car tag fees, a measure that 80 percent of state voters supported in referendum last year. Her landmark "Ryan Luke" law cracked down on child abuse and sexual predators. Another bill she authored helped make Oklahoma one of the first states to get tough on elderly abuse. Many states have since followed suit. She supported over 20 different tax relief measures and she co-sponsored the Quality Jobs Act, which is credited with creating thousands of jobs. 

In April of 2001, Boyd was one of only 60 national leaders the Defense Department selected to take part in the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference. This intense briefing on all branches of the military was conducted in four states and Washington D.C. It included detailed briefings on U.S. military personnel, their equipment and capabilities, and national defense strategies. 

Boyd owns a policy and counseling business. She is an Assistant Adjunct Professor at the University of Oklahoma and has taught for 16 years on the graduate and undergraduate level. In 1998, Boyd was first woman to capture a major party nomination for Governor of Oklahoma. 

The Daily Oklahoman editorialized that Boyd is "intelligent" and has the "potential to serve well." In another article the paper said, "Boyd…has shown herself to be a serious person concerned about serious issues." Other newspaper editorials have called Boyd a "straight-talking" candidate who has "an impressive grasp of the issues." 

Since 1993, Boyd has been recognized for her leadership and public service 44 different times by various state and national organizations, including being named as an Honorary Legislative Chair by BPW. She is married to attorney David Rambo. They are members of St. John's Episcopal church. They have two daughters and are especially proud to be grandparents of Josie Thayer, age five, who is a regular on the campaign trail.

Before his election to the House of Representatives, Dan was President of the Seminole State College Educational Foundation. He completed internships with United States Representative Wes Watkins and the Independent Petroleum Association. 

Previously, he served as Vice-President at Robbins Energy Corporation, as a Field Representative for U. S. Representative Wes Watkins, and as a loan processor with Banc First Corporation. 

He received his B.S. in Economics from Texas Christian University and an M.B.A. in International Business from the University of Oklahoma. 

Dan is active in his community. Besides BPW, he is associated with the Wewoka Chamber of Commerce Board, The Jasmine Moran Children's Museum Board, Big Brothers Big Sisters Board, Seminole Historical Society Board, Rotary International, Last Frontier Council's Boy Scout Campaign in Seminole, Wewoka Downtown Investment Group, and the KIPP Foundation Board.