Christy Gaylord Everest (born 1951[1]) is the former chair and chief executive officer of Oklahoma Publishing Company,[2] which formerly published The Oklahoman which is currently published by GateHouse Media since October 1, 2018. It was announced on September 15, 2011 that all Oklahoma Publishing Company (OPUBCO) assets, including The Oklahoman, would be sold to Denver based businessman Philip Anschutz and his Anschutz Corporation.[3] The sale of OPUBCO to Philip Anschutz closed in October 2011. The newspaper had been owned by her family since before Oklahoma statehood in 1907. She is the daughter of Edward L. Gaylord and the granddaughter of Edward K. Gaylord. Everest is a former chair of the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents.

References

  1. ^ Oklahoma Hall of Fame
  2. ^ Mecoy, Don. "OPUBCO expands holdings", The Oklahoman, February 14, 2010 (accessed February 19, 2010).
  3. ^ Krehbiel, Randy (September 16, 2011). "Colorado billionaire Philip Anschutz buys The Oklahoman, OPUBCO". Tulsaworld.com.


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