Tulsa Capital Campaign

Author: Katy Blissit
Community Involvement
Published: Tuesday, 04 Feb 2025

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Junior Achievement of Oklahoma Unveils $4 Million Tulsa Learning Facility Expansion

Image caption: Rendering of Junior Achievement's Tulsa Expansion

Junior Achievement (JA) of Oklahoma, a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for financial success, is thrilled to announce a lead gift of $1 million from Bob Faith, CEO of Greystar, and the launch of its multi-million-dollar capital campaign to expand the Tulsa learning facility.

Bob Faith’s generous contribution to the campaign is deeply rooted in his personal experience with Junior Achievement, which played a pivotal role in shaping his career. As a student, Faith participated in the JA Company Program, sponsored by Williams Companies and led by then-employee Scott Filstrup, whose impact will be honored in the facility. That experience ignited his entrepreneurial spirit and set him on the path to success.

“Junior Achievement ignited my entrepreneurial spark. I still remember the profound impact it had on me as a child, setting me on the path I'm on today. That is why I am thrilled to be the lead donor in this campaign,” said Faith.

Image caption: Rendering of Junior Achievement's Tulsa Expansion

The 7,000-square-foot expansion will unite JA BizTown and JA Finance Park under one roof, doubling its impact and providing 20,000 additional students each year with transformative financial literacy and career-readiness experiences.

"This significant gift moves us even closer to building opportunities for Oklahoma students to gain critical life skills that will empower them to succeed. This campaign represents a significant investment in the future of our children and our community, " said Shannan Beeler, President Junior Achievement.

Since its inception in 2003, JA BizTown has educated more than 175,000 students, offering a hands-on, immersive experience where students run a simulated town, take on job roles, and manage businesses.

JA Finance Park, launched in 2016, helps high school students apply classroom financial literacy lessons in real-world scenarios—budgeting, financial planning, and career decision-making—ensuring they are prepared for life after graduation. With this expansion, Junior Achievement of Oklahoma is reinforcing its mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.

The capital campaign invites individuals, businesses, and community leaders to contribute to this vision and make a lasting impact on Oklahoma’s future leaders. Please donate to the JA mission at this link.