STAFF & LEADERSHIP
TFA STAFF
Malinda Blank
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Malinda Blank is a Tulsa native who has devoted fifteen years to the nonprofit, arts management, and museum worlds. She earned her Masters of Fine Art from California State University, Chico and her BA in Fine Art from the University of Southern California. Her professional experience includes being the Chief Registrar at Gilcrease Museum, a fundraiser for the Tulsa Area United Way, and the Business Manager for FireThief Productions.
From a young age, Malinda has been passionate about serving her community. She was selected for and completed multiple non-profit leadership programs and dedicates her time to serving on numerous Boards of Directors for local nonprofits.
As a practicing artist, Malinda’s work focuses on textiles and heritage art through her business Blank Canvas Craft.
Email Malinda at director@tulsaarchitecture.com
Executive Director
Lindsey Neal Kuykendall
Curator of Public Engagement, Independent Contractor
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Lindsey Neal Kuykendall began serving Tulsa Foundation of Architecture in January of 2022 as an independent contractor in the role of Curator of Public Engagement, where she leads the research and implementation of TFA tours, programs, and events.
Prior to this, Lindsey served as the Events Manager at Philbrook Museum of Art for almost 12 years. In this role she executed an extensive slate of public and private events, including high-profile events that earned features in Vogue and Martha Stewart Weddings, and led the museum’s film production program.
As a writer and historian specializing in music history, she has published with Tulsa People Magazine and served as a contributing editor of This Land Press.
As a violinist and composer, she co-founded Wild Mountain Studios in Osage County where she and her husband Mark produce recordings and film scores. In 2024, they launched the OPAL Collection: Oklahoma Preservation of Artistic Legacy, and their record label, Yield Recordings: Telling Oklahoma Story through Sound.
Lindsey holds a Certificate of Business Leadership in Creative Industries from Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London and is currently studying Music Composition through Juilliard’s Extension program out of New York.
Email Lindsey at: publicengagement@tulsaarchitecture.com
2025 Leadership
President: Patty Atherton, Elite Title Services
President Elect: Al Pagano, AIA, The McIntosh Group
Secretary: Maggie Brown, Animal Aid of Tulsa
Treasurer: Kayla Lee, Lee Simon Design
Immediate Past President: Sean Nanny, BAM Properties
TRUSTEES
Ken Brune, The Brune Law Firm
Kristi Eaton, Ke Comms
Ranan Gangel, KFC Engineering
Mindy Gray, AIA, GH2 Architects
Briana Hefley Shepard, Tulsa Garden Center
Misty Roden Lord
Kendall Mordhorst, Mordhouse, LLC
Rick Phillips, Interior Designer
James E. Turner, AIA, Cyntergy
Sarah Vespasian, Office Interiors
Kate Wallace Helm, Wallace Helm Design
Advisory Council
David Atkinson, One Property Management
Rex Brown
Roger Coffey, AIA, Olsen Coffey Architects (retired)
Megan Farley, Dewberry Architects
Nancy Hermann, Tulsa Performing Arts Center (retired)
Shane Hood, Align Design
Kimberly Honea
Matt King, AIA, King Architectural Solutions
Kristen LaBass, LaBass Design
Kip Leikam, Leikam Investments
Lanny McIntosh, FAIA, The McIntosh Group, LLC (retired)
Leisa McNulty, AIA, LMMA Design
Julie Miner, INCOG
Martin L.J. Newman, Walter & Associates (retired)
Scott Pohlenz, Pohlenz Architects
Ted Reeds, Ted Reeds Architecture LLC/ University of Oklahoma
Mark Ross
Christy Craig Thames, OwnTulsa® Real Estate
Mary Lee Torbert, ASID
Tom Wallace, Wallace Design Collective (retired)
Susie Wallace
Michael Wallis, Author
Sadly Missed
Without Herb Fritz, AIA, TFA would not be here today.
TFA will always be grateful to the late George R. Kravis II for his enduring inspiration and support.
We deeply miss our friend, graphics guru, and advisor, Kerry Walsh.
We are eternally grateful to John Mabrey for his ongoing support.