The Chair serves as the council’s strategic navigator, guiding discussion, maintaining cultural alignment, and translating expert insight into clear recommendations for the Outlaw Entertainment Group and Backwoods leadership. The agenda follows a structured, mission‑anchored flow that opens with storytelling, narrative stewardship, moves through priority issues with expert input, and closes with synthesized guidance and defined next steps.

Bethany Beeby is an native Oklahoman, entrepreneur, community advocate, and owner of Seventh Street Spa. Since opening the spa in July 2022, she has focused on making wellness more accessible while creating opportunities for connection and growth. An Oklahoma State University attendee and Colby Community College graduate, Bethany serves on the Main Street Perry Events Team and the Perry Planning Commission. She believes vibrant communities are built through service, creativity, and people who choose to invest where they live.

Carrie Downing is an Oklahoma-based Registered Behavior Technician, autism advocate, and speaker dedicated to strengthening family-centered ABA services. As an autism parent, she combines professional experience with lived perspective to advocate for meaningful inclusion, parent partnership, and practical support for families navigating autism. Carrie is passionate about empowering caregivers, mentoring behavior technicians, and helping create communities where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

A founder and trailblazer in his own right, John “Coop” Cooper and the Red Dirt Rangers were early headliners at Backwoods Bash. The band’s signature sound and easy-going vibe have made them ambassadors and landed them in the hall of fame for the Oklahoma music family. Coop’s guidance and support have been crucial in our bid to bring Backwoods home.

Lauren Lunsford, known as “Rainbow Girl” of Rainbow Land Arts, has earned a reputation for policy development, creating recycling programs, and helping artists at festivals and community events. Her knack for cutting through the noise to hold decision-makers accountable while creating art with a smile raises the bar for everybody in her orbit.

Olivia’s experience as a performer and coordinator at Backwoods during the 2.0 era provides valuable insight toward our goal of strengthening staff and vendor experience moving forward. A behavioral therapist and artist in her own right, she dances through managed chaos while remaining committed to a positive and safe experience.

Dr. Justin Dean is an engineer, owner of several businesses, and venture capitalist. His knowledge of business expansion, operations, automation, technology, and tech adoption spans numerous industries. He is a strategist that excels in scaling operations and building capacity.

J.C. is one of the founders of Backwoods Bash and has been a literal trailblazer for our crew. His family hosted the first Backwoods Bash at Thundermoon Ranch in 2008 and 2009. He was a longtime leader of the rough-and-tumble volunteer crew that helped clear venue sites before stages arrived and clean up long after the last tent was packed.

Haleigh Dean is a creative that loves storytelling and helping people share their stories. She studies video and broadcast production at Francis Tuttle in Oklahoma City. With a background in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro, she’s become an invaluable part of the team helping document the return of Backwoods.

An Original Gigster since he was an infant at Backwoods Bash, Talon was performing on stage with Isaac during set breaks and even stepped up to the mic to introduce the Red Dirt Rangers’ first headlining set at Backwoods Bash 2010. Today, Talon “Tc” Lane studies at OSU and is majoring in political science and finance. He is a proud member of the Cherokee Nation.

Isaac is part of the generation who attended Backwoods Bash as a young child, running between band camps and the beach while soaking up sun and music performed by his parents and extended family. Now, he performs guitar in the band Fine Ultra Fine, attends college, and creates animated content with a collective of young artists.

Rhonda brings over 20 years experience in search engine optimization (SEO), digital marketing strategy, marketing communications, and account management. She combines technical knowledge with strong communication and leadership skills to deliver measurable marketing results and long-term business growth.

Raised in Oklahoma, Brooke brings a deep appreciation for small-town roots, wide-open landscapes, and authentic storytelling to her work as a graphic artist. Blending rustic charm with modern design, she creates bold, memorable branding that captures the spirit of bluegrass and country music. Inspired by the people, traditions, and rhythms of the American heartland, her designs celebrate community, creativity, and the timeless connection between music and place.

Gerald is a goal-oriented corporate controller based in Texas with over a decade of executive experience in financial accounting, corporate analysis, strategic management, and GAAP principles. He holds a prestitous financial credentials alongside an excellent academic background that includes Drake University, Mount St. Mary’s, and Dallas University.

Through the Outlaw Entertainment Group, we have 8 attorneys spanning several specialties in corporate law, finance, entertainment, government, and intellectual property. It took an entire team to manage the acquisition and return of Backwoods to the founder.