The Tulsa Preservation Commission is an eleven-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.
Nine members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council, and two members are appointed by the Arts Commission of the City of Tulsa and the Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission. Commissioners serve staggered three-year terms and attend two meetings each month, in addition to training and committee assignments.
If you are interested in serving on the Tulsa Preservation Commission, please contact the staff of the Tulsa Preservation Commission ((918) 579-9448, jporter@incog.org) or the Mayor’s Office ((918) 596-2100, boards@cityoftulsa.org). You must be a resident of the City of Tulsa and meet the requirements for appointments. A demonstrated interest in preservation of Tulsa’s historic resources for the benefit of the greater community is required as well.
Current Members of the Tulsa Preservation Commission
| David W. Schoell, P.E., Chairman | Historic Property Owner | |
| Peter Grant, CGR, CAPS Vice-Chairman | Builder | |
| Joy Jones | Licensed Real Estate Broker | |
| James E. Turner, AIA | Licensed Architect | |
| Robert L. Shears, ASLA | Licensed Landscape Architect | |
| Mary Lee Townsend, Ph.D. | Architectural Historian/Historian | |
| Chris J. Bumgarner | Historic Property Owner | |
| Susan J. McKee, MFA | Historic Property Owner | |
| Katelyn C. Parker, RA | Historic Property Owner | |
| Ted A. Reeds, II, AIA | TMAPC | |
| Holly Becker | Arts Commission |
Historic Preservation Permit Subcommittee Neighborhood Representatives
The Tulsa Preservation Commission has a special committee to provide preliminary review of applications for new construction, additions, and complex projects. 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 commissioners but serve as liaisons for their respective neighborhoods. The Tulsa Preservation Commission is currently enjoying the participation of these Neighborhood Representatives:
| Chip Atkins | Swan Lake | |
| Sally Heard Davies | North Maple Ridge | |
| Vacant | Gillette | |
| Michael Park | Yorktown | |
| Vacant | Brady Heights |
