Hall of Fame Inductee
Donald R. Mellott
- Business & Technology
- Inducted 2015
Owned companies from the age of 26 and gave the first major gift toward Victory Christian Center's Tulsa Dream Center.
From the age of 26, Don Mellott, Chairman/Owner of HIS Specialists, LLC, has owned several companies, including Mohawk Steel Company in Tulsa. He was the CEO of Aztec Industries in the late 70’s through the early 80’s. Don and his wife Janet (Class of ’64) started and ran a cow/calf business in the Tahlequah area. In 1988 he started Heater Specialist, LLC and remains active in this business today. The Mellotts gave the first major contribution to help start Victory Christian Center’s “Tulsa Dream Center,” a 38,000 square foot building that offers after-school programs, summer programs for kids, GED classes, a major medical clinic, among other services. The Mellott Family Foundation, Inc. serves to gain useful approaches for their philanthropic interests.
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