# Schnake Turnbo Frank

> Schnake Turnbo Frank is a privately held Oklahoma consulting firm that treats reputation and leadership as one operating problem. Founded in Tulsa in 1970, it now works from Tulsa and Oklahoma City across public relations, crisis response, executive coaching and search, organizational development, and nonprofit fundraising counsel, serving companies, governments, tribes, schools, faith-based organizations, and nonprofits across the United States.

- **Founded:** 1970
- **Headquarters:** Tulsa, United States
- **Founders:** Chuck Schnake (Founder)
- **Products:** Public Relations and Communications, Leadership Consulting, Nonprofit Consulting, Leadership & Reputation Academy, People & Culture Consortium
- **Notable:** Operating continuously since 1970 and described in public profiles as Oklahoma's oldest public relations firm., Won a 2008 PRSA Bronze Anvil for Divine Days, a calendar campaign for the Benedictine Sisters of St. Joseph Monastery., Named one of six national finalists for PR News' 2012 Small PR Firm of the Year, a category for agencies below $10 million in annual billings.

## Products & services

- **Public Relations and Communications** — External and internal communications, media and community relations, reputation and crisis management, government affairs, litigation support, events, creative work, research, campaigns and social media.
- **Leadership Consulting** — Executive coaching and search, leadership development, organizational assessments, team building, strategic planning retreats and workforce-transition communications.
- **Nonprofit Consulting** — Fundraising and donor development, campaign feasibility, capital campaign counsel, board development, succession planning, organizational assessment and executive search.
- **Leadership & Reputation Academy** — An eight-part, in-person development series for emerging leaders covering relationships, conflict, strategic thinking, executive presence and reputation.
- **People & Culture Consortium** — A free monthly Zoom program for leaders, supported by sponsors and advisors, focused on equitable and effective workplaces.

## Achievements

- Operating continuously since 1970 and described in public profiles as Oklahoma's oldest public relations firm.
- Won a 2008 PRSA Bronze Anvil for Divine Days, a calendar campaign for the Benedictine Sisters of St. Joseph Monastery.
- Named one of six national finalists for PR News' 2012 Small PR Firm of the Year, a category for agencies below $10 million in annual billings.
- Grew income by more than 100% and tripled headcount from 2000 to 2009, reaching 25 employees at the time of its ownership transition.
- Expanded from Tulsa into Oklahoma City in 2008 and now serves clients across the country.
- The Leadership & Reputation Academy has reached more than 600 leaders, according to Russ Florence's public biography.
- The People & Culture Consortium has grown to more than 2,000 members across hundreds of organizations and nearly 70 meetings since its 2017 launch.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — The firm opened registration for a January 2027 Oklahoma City cohort of its Nonprofit Leadership Institute, including three one-to-one coaching sessions for each participant.
- **2026-09** — The People & Culture Consortium scheduled a September 23 session on trust as a leadership imperative, part of a free monthly program now exceeding 2,000 members.
- **2026-09** — The firm promoted applications for Explorer Pipeline's 2027-2029 Partner Agency Program, which offers one Tulsa-area nonprofit up to $35,000 over three years.
- **2026-08** — Schnake published a refreshed eight-part Leadership & Reputation Academy for new and emerging leaders.
- **2025-09** — The firm convened its Built to Last People & Culture Summit at Metro Technology Centers in Oklahoma City.

## Links

- Website: https://schnake.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/schnake-turnbo-frank/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/stfpr
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schnaketurnbofrank/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchnakeTurnboFrank

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Last updated: 2026-09-21