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Teresa Knox is an American businesswoman, historic preservationist, developer, and entertainment producer. She is the founder and CEO of Community Care College, Clary Sage College, and Oklahoma Technical College. She converted the colleges from a for-profit corporation to a public charity in 2015.[1][2][3]In 2016, she bought and restored the recording studio, The Church Studio. A historic preservationist, Knox purchased and restored the Harwelden Mansion.[4][5][6] Knox owns multiple commercial properties and has created a neighborhood called Studio Row.[7][8] Knox produces the YouTube channel for The Church Studio which includes the shows Church Studio Legends and the Legacy Concert Series.[9]
Life and Career
[edit]Knox was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She graduated with a MBA from Oral Roberts University.
In high school, Knox worked for Sonic Drive-In for three years. Knox started her professional career as a dental assistant at age 18 years. After that, she had the idea of opening a dental assisting school, Community Care College, which Knox founded in 1995. the licensed and accredited institution of higher learning expanded later to include Clary Sage College[10] and Oklahoma Technical College.[11] After 20 years after its inception, Knox converted the colleges from a for-profit organization to a nonprofit organization in 2015. This unusual move was among the few nationwide approved by the United States Department of Education. The Colleges were acquired by 501(c)(3) public charity founded by Knox, Community HigherEd, and it was confirmed by the board that Knox would step down as the CEO on December 31, 2015.[8] Knox also founded Knox Laboratory Services, which she sold in 2005.
In 2016, Knox purchased a recording studio, The Church Studio, sight unseen, which was once owned by Tulsa native musician Leon Russell during the 1970s. In 2017, The Church Studio's building was added to the National Register of Historic Places of Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It took over five years to restore the property, which is now open as a recording studio, tourist attraction, music museum, and audio engineering school. Knox is CEO.[12][13][14]
For The Church Studio, Knox has interviewed Kenny Loggins, Rita Coolidge, John Ford Coley, Jimmy Webb, Wes Studi, Mike Campbell (musician), Taj Mahal (musician), Gary Busey, Graham Russell, Tommy Emmanuel, Freda Payne, Willis Alan Ramsey, Bill Champlin, George Thorogood, David Teegarden, Jamie Oldaker and Claudia Lennear to name a few. Knox has produced films, including Man in Bronze[15] and Mural of Space and Time, which was part of the Sundance Film Festival at Circle Cinema.[16][17]
Knox is the founder and producer of the annual music festival, Carney Fest.[18][19]
In May 2018, Knox purchased and restored the historic property, Harwelden Mansion, a 1923 built, 15,000 square-foot Collegiate Gothic-Tudor styled mansion. The property is situated on one full city block, is located in the historic neighborhood of Maple Ridge, Tulsa and is minutes from the world-renowed Gathering Place (Tulsa park).[20] Harwelden Mansion is a boutique hotel and event center.[21] The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places of Tulsa County, Oklahoma in 1978.[22]
Awards
[edit]- Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum issued a proclamation declaring Saturday, April 15, as Teresa Knox Day[23]
- 2023 Inductee into Tulsa Hall of Fame[24]
- TEDC's "Small Business of the Year" (2-time recipient)
- Newsmaker Award, American Women in Communication[25]
- Tulsan of the Year, 2017[26]
- Crystal Star recipient for Entrepreneurial Success
Personal Life
[edit]Spouse: Ivan Acosta, married 1998
Children: Ronald Carlson, Lilliana Acosta, Annabel Acosta
Home: Brookside in Tulsa, Oklahoma[27]
References
[edit]- ^ "Strong Women Making a Difference". citylifestyle.com. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ Fain, Paul. "For-Profit in Tulsa Goes Nonprofit". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ World, Samuel Hardiman Tulsa (2016-10-26). "Formerly for-profit Community HigherEd adapting to nonprofit landscape". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ Bell, Megan (2018-05-18). "Community leaders come together to preserve Harwelden Mansion". KTUL. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ World, James D. Watts Jr Tulsa (2018-12-09). "Teresa Knox details her plans for new Harwelden, Church Studio". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "New owner of Harwelden Mansion also renovating Leon Russell's Church Studio". www.fox23.com. 2019-11-23. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ Media, Griffin. "Grammy Winner Opens Space On Tulsa's 'Studio Row'". www.newson6.com. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "STUDIO ROW: The Church Studio owner investing $3.5M to revitalize area in Tulsa". 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa. 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "The Church Studio". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "History - Clary Sage College | Career Education | Community HigherEd". Clary Sage College. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "History". Oklahoma Technical College. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "10 Recording Studio Tours That Take Fans Behind The Music | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "Leon Russell's legacy lives on at Tulsa's Church Studio". KCBX. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ Media, Griffin. "Native Tulsan Brings Church Studio Back To Life". www.newson6.com. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ The Church Studio (2023-12-19). THE MAN IN BRONZE | The Making of the Leon Russell Statue - A Short Film Documentary. Retrieved 2024-11-09 – via YouTube.
- ^ The Church Studio (2021-02-11). MURAL OF SPACE AND TIME | A Leon Russell Short Film Documentary. Retrieved 2024-11-09 – via YouTube.
- ^ staff, Ashley Ellis, KTUL (2020-12-04). "Circle Cinema to host part of 2021 Sundance Film Festival". KTUL. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ McDonnell, Brandy. "Tulsa's Carney Fest to celebrate legacy of Leon Russell with music and more: What to know". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "Carney Fest". TravelOK.com - Oklahoma's Official Travel & Tourism Site. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "BEST PARK: Gathering Place recognized by USA TODAY again". 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa. 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ Claney, Kyle (2023-01-13). "Discover Oklahoma explores the extravagant Harwelden Mansion and its history". KTUL. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ . National Parks Service.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ World, Jimmie Tramel Tulsa (2023-04-17). "Church Studio owner Teresa Knox honored at inaugural Carney Fest". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "Teresa Knox". Tulsa Historical Society & Museum. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "46th annual Newsmaker Awards Luncheon". TulsaPeople Magazine. 2019-08-23. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ World, Michael Smith Tulsa (2017-12-21). "Tulsans of the Year: Teresa Knox brings new life to Church Studio". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ Wood, Grace (2023-08-31). "New chapter: Crow Creek home seamlessly blends heritage and passion of owners Teresa Knox and Ivan Acosta". TulsaPeople Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-09.