Gooden Group

The Journal Record recently recognized one of our Principals, Katy Gustafson, APR as an Achiever Under 40! Katy leads our team and clients with grace, excellence and integrity. We are grateful she’s at the helm of .

We’re excited to welcome AnnaClaire to the Gooden Group team. A graduate of Oklahoma State University and former Gooden Group intern, she joins us as an account associate with experience in content development, advertising and social media management.

While at OSU, she earned a degree in strategic communications with an emphasis in public relations and advertising, a minor in applied music, and served as public relations executive director for America’s Greatest Homecoming in 2025. Welcome, AnnaClaire!

We enjoyed celebrating meaningful work at this year's PRSA-OKC Upper Case Awards. We're proud to have partnered with the Association of American Indian Physicians and the Metropolitan Library System on campaigns that earned three Upper Case Awards and with Delta Dental of Oklahoma and its Foundation on work recognized with an Award of Merit.

Congratulations to all the awardees at this year’s celebration!

It’s National Intern Day! We’re grateful for our interns and the value they bring to our team. Today, we’re highlighting our 2025 summer interns, AnnaClaire Arterbury and Elizabeth Rigby.

Gooden Group interns are valued members of our team. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of working with talented interns who’ve brought fresh perspectives to our work. We welcome students from various backgrounds and experiences and offer internships during the spring, summer and fall semesters. If you’re interested in learning more, email [email protected].

Gooden Group is gearing up for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they head into Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs! We’re inspired by the Thunder’s resilience and commitment to excellence. Let’s go, Thunder! !⚡️

Huge congrats to one of our incredible principals, Tristan Shutt, on being named one of The Journal Record's Most Admired CEOs! Tristan was recognized as an Achiever Under 40 a decade ago, and we're thrilled to see this meaningful, full-circle moment as his continued leadership is celebrated.

We’re pleased to congratulate our chief strategist, Mary Ellen Knewtson, as one of The Journal Record’s Achievers Under 40! Mary Ellen leads with sharp strategy, grace and a strong commitment to our clients and community. She’s earned this recognition, and we’re proud to have her on .

Cheers to 40 years! Today, Gooden Group celebrates forty years of serving clients, working with the best of the best and contributing to our community. No April fools here – to every client, partner and team member who’s been part of our journey, thank you.

Today and always, we are grateful for the leadership and vision of our founders, Brent and Valerie Gooden, who built a legacy of service that continues to inspire us to reach new heights. Here’s to four decades of and many more to come!

Congratulations to one of our amazing Principals, Tristan Shutt, who's been named one of The Journal Record's Most Admired CEOs. For 20 years, Tristan has exemplified servant leadership and excellence. His impact on our clients and team is immeasurable, and we're grateful to have him leading the way. Join us in celebrating this achievement!

Go, team Gooden!

We had a fun night celebrating PR excellence with our team and clients at this year’s PRSA-OKC Upper Case Awards. We were honored to take home several awards of excellence and proud to see multiple clients recognized for some truly impactful work.

Here’s to more success stories!