About Paula:
A third-generation Tulsan, Paula Marshall obtained her Associate’s Degree from Tulsa Community College, and her Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate from Oklahoma City University. Paula has served as CEO of Tulsa-based international food manufacturer, Bama Companies, Inc. since 1990. Bama’s mission statement is; People helping people be successful, through caring and accountability. This not only includes the Bama team members, but also their families and the community in which they live, work and serve.
In living out this mission, Paula has served, started or partnered with numerous organizations and causes in and around the Tulsa area, including Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, Tulsa Area United Way, the Margaret Hudson Program, DVIS, Food On The Move and Ronald McDonald House Charities. Paula has also been recognized for numerous awards and recognitions, including being inducted into the Tulsa Hall of Fame, Advocate of the Year for DVIS, The Journal Record’s Woman of The Year, being named one of the 25 Tulsans Who Shaped Our City by Tulsa People Magazine, and most recently, being inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Bama Companies has also received countless awards and recognitions during Paula’s tenure. Some of these include being recognized by the Tulsa Chamber, McDonald’s, Yum Brands and many others as a top inclusive workplace, Best Places to Work, 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned Companies, The Journal Record’s Power 25 Companies, and receiving the prestigious Malcom Baldridge National Quality Award by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce.