OKLAHOMA CITY - John W. Parsons, CEO of Perimeter Technology Center, will be the speaker at this year's Journal Record "Achievers under 40" event honoring 40 professionals from the state, representing a wide spectrum of business industries.

Parsons, who was honored as one of last year's "Achievers under 40," partnered with a group to form Perimeter Technology Center in 2002. Prior to starting Perimeter, he served as vice president of corporate development for Meridian Data Systems and was practice director for Thinkspark, an Oracle systems integration company. He also served as sales manager for ADP in Oklahoma City and was president and co-founder of Premier Export Management Co. in Oklahoma City.

The Journal Record's "Achievers under 40: Rewarding the Climb" salute is set to begin at 11:30 a.m. May 18 at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center, 6808 S. 107th East Ave.

"The Journal Record's 'Achievers under 40' event is designed to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of Oklahoma's talented young leaders," said Mary Mélon, publisher. This group of honorees is all under the age of 40 but have already proven both their leadership skills and their strong commitment to making Oklahoma a better place to live and work."

The winners were chosen by a committee composed of area leaders and will be honored at the event and profiled in a special publication of The Journal Record. Sponsors of the 2006 event are Accel Financial Staffing Solutions, Chesapeake Energy Corp., PSO, Schnake, Turnbo, Frank, Third Degree and Tulsa Young Professionals.

To make reservations for the lunch, call Sunny Cearley at (405) 278-2820 or e-mail her at sunny.cearley@journalrecord.com. Corporate tables are $1,200 each and include a table for eight, a half-page ad and recognition at the event and in the publication. Regular tables are $320, and single tickets are $40.

The Journal Record's third class of "Achievers under 40" includes:

·  Robert Dick Bell, judge, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals.

·  James P. Boggs, senior vice president of commercial banking, MidFirst Bank.

·  Martin J. Bonick, CEO, Tulsa Regional Medical Center.

·  Dan Boren, member, U.S. House of Representatives.

·  Jesse Boudiette, vice president and corporate communications manager, Bank of Oklahoma.

·  Jerry T. Butler, general manager, Williams Broadcasting LLC-KOFM/KFWA.

·  Kati M. Christ, senior vice president, IBC Bank.

·  Glenn Coffee, member, Oklahoma Senate.

·  Adam Cohen, director of legal and public affairs, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.

·  Jake Dollarhide, CEO, Longbow Asset Management.

·  Joe Dorman, member, Oklahoma House of Representatives.

·  Marnie Ducato, marketing and media relations director, Tulsa Zoo.

·  Leigh Goodson, vice president for enrollment management and marketing, Oklahoma State University.

·  Risha Grant, editor-in-chief, Xposure Business Magazine.

·  Sean Griffin, founder and senior consultant, Vizalution LLC.

·  Brett Hamm, executive vice president and senior partner, Saxum Strategic Communications.

·  Shane Fernandez, vice president and director of design, McFarland Davies Architects.

·  Darcie Henderson, vice president and corporate services officer, Coppermark Bank.

·  Joe M. Hodges, president, St. Anthony Hospital.

·  Peter Hodges, president, Metro Auto Dealers Association.

·  Taylor Keen, vice president, Cherokee Nation Enterprises.

·  Joe Kelley, host, KRMG Morning News.

·  Vi T. Le, compliance officer/legal counsel, Global Health Inc.

·  Jason Little, investment advisor, Sperry Van Ness.

·  Jay Martin, vice president of research and development, Martin Bionics LLC.

·  Jessica Martinez-Brooks, media and community relations coordinator, Oklahoma City Community College.

·  Rachel McClintock Franklin, pediatrician, Oklahoma City Clinic.

·  James C. Milton, partner, Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson.

·  Barry Murphy Jr., managing director, Ronin Development LLC.

·  Andrea Myers, account director, Rex Public Relations LLC.

·  David P. Odom, president, D.P. Odom Construction & Odom NW.

·  Armand Paliotta, partner, Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville LLP.

·  Sally Ray, vice president of financial development, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City.

·  David Reid, president, Vox Printing Inc.

·  Josh Roby, assistant vice president, Bank South.

·  Chip Sears, chef/senior instructor, director of A la Carte classes, The Culinary Institute at Platt College.

·  Kayte Spillman, managing editor, Tulsa People Magazine.

·  Tom D. Walker, chief operating officer and executive vice president, i2E.

·  Tina Wells, director of community relations, EMSA.

·  Christi Woodworth, director of external communications, Sonic America's Drive-In.