Preston McCurtain, the board chair for The Chamber of Commerce-Sand Springs, has represented his company that has had exponential growth and connections since joining the chamber in 2018.
McCurtain first started in the Funeral Business at the age of 14, moving around through small towns in Oklahoma. From Pauls Valley, to Edmond, to Perry to Moore, to finding his way to Sand Springs. It is fair to say Preston is Oklahoma certified. He graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond with a Bachelors of Science. Having over 25 years in funeral home experience, the first thing McCurtain has always done is look for his local chamber wherever he went. When asked why he said, "More than anything, it's relationship building. You learn to depend on each other and when you need something you know you can call a member of the chamber."
In 2018, McCurtain moved to Sand Springs where he became funeral director for Dillon Funeral Service. The first thing he did was make sure to join the chamber. After just two years of being a member he became chair elect and finally became board chair this year. McCurtain gives credit to the chamber for his company's growth these past six years. By joining with Dillon Funeral Service, he was able to start relationship building with other companies. And through those connections, he has been able to lean on others in a good community.
"Being on the board has allowed me to gain more knowledge on the day to day operations". McCurtain simply loves the ability to serve his community. He believes it is important for business leaders in the community to understand what it means to be a member of the chamber. "The Chamber of Commerce is a hub for people when they come to the community. Usually, people will go to the chamber office and ask about local businesses because they need a plumber or home builder and so the chamber is able to refer their members for the job. The Chamber of Commerce benefits both its members and its community. Its a win-win.
Now, McCurtain's goal is to get more people involved with the Chamber of Commerce. Sand Springs is a growing city, with growing numbers in businesses as well. "I really think our city leaders are moving our city in the right direction." McCurtain added. The city is growing, and so are new business opportunities. McCurtain wants to make the chamber a place where business owners to lean on other businesses within the chamber community. "We want businesses that join to know that there are different programs and medicines that can really help their businesses grow." As board chair McCurtain has assisted in growing the community. "We've grown our memberships and I think we've made our footprint, a little bit bigger in Sand Springs, you know, in the last, say three or four years."
McCurtain has made Sand Springs his "home" and plans on staying long-term.
Final words from McCurtain: " I would say in the next five years, there'll be some major changes with the chamber and they will be good. I have already seen a lot of changes in the last six years so I can only imagine what it's going to be like in the next five to ten years. I believe people should consider giving Sand Springs a chance to come visit us. We've got a lot to offer and there's more to come. Our downtown is growing we've got a great city council, great city manager, and we are actively looking for new businesses to come to town."
Preston McCurtain, the board chair for The Chamber of Commerce-Sand Springs, has represented his company that has had exponential growth and connections since joining the chamber in 2018.
McCurtain first started in the Funeral Business at the age of 14, moving around through small towns in Oklahoma. From Pauls Valley, to Edmond, to Perry to Moore, to finding his way to Sand Springs. It is fair to say Preston is Oklahoma certified. He graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond with a Bachelors of Science. Having over 25 years in funeral home experience, the first thing McCurtain has always done is look for his local chamber wherever he went. When asked why he said, "More than anything, it's relationship building. You learn to depend on each other and when you need something you know you can call a member of the chamber."
In 2018, McCurtain moved to Sand Springs where he became funeral director for Dillon Funeral Service. The first thing he did was make sure to join the chamber. After just two years of being a member he became chair elect and finally became board chair this year. McCurtain gives credit to the chamber for his company's growth these past six years. By joining with Dillon Funeral Service, he was able to start relationship building with other companies. And through those connections, he has been able to lean on others in a good community.
"Being on the board has allowed me to gain more knowledge on the day to day operations". McCurtain simply loves the ability to serve his community. He believes it is important for business leaders in the community to understand what it means to be a member of the chamber. "The Chamber of Commerce is a hub for people when they come to the community. Usually, people will go to the chamber office and ask about local businesses because they need a plumber or home builder and so the chamber is able to refer their members for the job. The Chamber of Commerce benefits both its members and its community. Its a win-win.
Now, McCurtain's goal is to get more people involved with the Chamber of Commerce. Sand Springs is a growing city, with growing numbers in businesses as well. "I really think our city leaders are moving our city in the right direction." McCurtain added. The city is growing, and so are new business opportunities. McCurtain wants to make the chamber a place where business owners to lean on other businesses within the chamber community. "We want businesses that join to know that there are different programs and medicines that can really help their businesses grow." As board chair McCurtain has assisted in growing the community. "We've grown our memberships and I think we've made our footprint, a little bit bigger in Sand Springs, you know, in the last, say three or four years."
McCurtain has made Sand Springs his "home" and plans on staying long-term.
Final words from McCurtain: " I would say in the next five years, there'll be some major changes with the chamber and they will be good. I have already seen a lot of changes in the last six years so I can only imagine what it's going to be like in the next five to ten years. I believe people should consider giving Sand Springs a chance to come visit us. We've got a lot to offer and there's more to come. Our downtown is growing we've got a great city council, great city manager, and we are actively looking for new businesses to come to town."