Biographical Sketch

Russell D. Robinson
Certified Public Accountant
Cross and Robinson, C.P.A.'s
4200 East Skelly Drive, Suite 560
Tulsa, OK 74135
Voice 918.492.8800
Fax 918.492.8808

Russell D. Robinson is a native Oklahoman, having attended the University of Tulsa and received a B.S. degree from East Central State University in 1966, with a major in accounting. Mr. Robinson was certified in Oklahoma in 1970. He began his public accounting career in 1966 in Lawton, Oklahoma, with the firm of Loyd K. Bendurer & Co., Certified Public Accountants.

In 1967, Mr. Robinson became affiliated with Norman C. Cross, Jr. and was admitted as a partner in January 1972. In January 1976, the firm's name was changed to Cross and Robinson, Certified Public Accountants, A Professional Corporation. He has been the managing partner since 1985. At the present time, the firm has a staff of 16 people, including 12 professionals. As a partner in a local firm, Mr. Robinson has a well-rounded background in audit, tax and consulting services.

The majority of Mr. Robinson's experience and expertise has been in the oil and gas, manufacturing and insurance industry. He also has extensive experience in the hospital field and medical service area.

Mr. Robinson has conducted several seminars with major oil companies in regard to employees' benefits, financial planning, estate taxes and IRA rollovers.

He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Accountants, Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Tulsa Chapter of Certified Public Accountants and the Tulsa Estate Planning Forum.

Mr. Robinson has been involved in the following activities and serves as a member on many of the boards:

· Trustee for The Meals On Wheels Endowment Fund
· The Board of Forest Park South Homeowners' Association
· The Board of the Margaret Hudson Foundation
· The Board of Byrd Community School
· The Board of Trustees, Southern Hills Church of Christ
· The Board of Cedar Ridge Country Club
· President of Southeast Tulsa Rotary Club
· Member of Tulsa Memorial Area Planning Council
· Member of City of Tulsa Civil Service Commission

· The Board of the Tulsa Sports Charities Commission
· District Treasurer for Rotary District 6110
· Treasurer for several political candidates

Mr. Robinson and his wife Joyce have two children, Matthew and Whitney, and five grandchildren. Mrs. Robinson has been active in the Tulsa County Hearing Auxiliary, served as President of the Francis Scott Key Parent Teacher Association and served as a volunteer at the St. Francis Hospital Ladies Auxiliary.

Accountants and Auditors 

4200 East Skelly Drive, Suite 560
Tulsa, OK 74135
Voice 918.492.8800
Fax 918.492.8808