# Mike Beckham

> Mike Beckham is the co-founder and CEO of Simple Modern, the Oklahoma drinkware and lifestyle company founded in 2015. A University of Oklahoma finance graduate who began his career with the Christian ministry Cru, he moved into e-commerce before building Simple Modern with Bryan Porter and Micah Ames. His work combines digital retail strategy, employee development and a commitment to donate at least 10% of annual company profits.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at Simple Modern
- **Organizations:** Simple Modern, QuiBids, Beckham Hotel Collection, Cru, University of Oklahoma Price College of Business, Operators Podcast
- **Education:** BBA in Finance, University of Oklahoma, Price College of Business
- **Known for:** Co-founded Simple Modern and grew it from an Amazon launch into distribution through Target, Walmart and Sam’s Club., Reported that Simple Modern exceeded $1 billion in cumulative sales and 60 million orders by September 2025., 405 Business Innovator of the Year, 2022.

## Career timeline

- **2003** — Graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a finance degree and began working with Cru.
- **2009** — Helped his brother Matt launch the e-commerce auction business QuiBids, initially alongside his ministry work.
- **2014** — Around this period, explored Amazon businesses and helped build the Beckham Hotel Collection.
- **2015** — Co-founded Simple Modern with Bryan Porter and Micah Ames, with $200,000 in initial capital.
- **2016** — Simple Modern sold its first water bottle on Amazon and obtained its first collegiate license.
- **2017** — Simple Modern sold its first mass retail program to Sam’s Club.
- **2018** — Simple Modern obtained its first inline drinkware placement at Target.
- **2022** — Simple Modern began domestic manufacturing in Oklahoma City; Beckham launched Scaling For Good.
- **2023** — Became a co-host of the Operators podcast.
- **2024** — Named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southwest Award winner.
- **2025** — At the company’s tenth anniversary, reported more than $1 billion in cumulative sales, 60 million orders and employee ownership through an ESOP.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Simple Modern and grew it from an Amazon launch into distribution through Target, Walmart and Sam’s Club.
- Reported that Simple Modern exceeded $1 billion in cumulative sales and 60 million orders by September 2025.
- 405 Business Innovator of the Year, 2022.
- EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southwest Award winner.
- Simple Modern reported nearly $3.3 million in monetary and in-kind giving for 2025.
- Has taught and mentored entrepreneurs through the University of Oklahoma Price College of Business.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Simple Modern reported nearly $3.3 million in monetary and in-kind donations during 2025 in its second annual Community Impact Report.
- **2026-02** — In a Moore Monthly interview, Beckham emphasized responsible growth and protecting the culture of the approximately $200 million company.
- **2025-12** — Said he and Bryan Porter would start more companies as Porter moved into the presidency of Simple Ventures.
- **2025-09** — Marked ten years since co-founding Simple Modern, reporting more than $1 billion in cumulative sales, 60 million orders and an ESOP.

## Links

- Website: https://www.mikebeckhamblog.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebeckhamsm/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mikebeckhamsm
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikebeckham/

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Last updated: 2026-10-21