The most important part of a team is its leader, and Equity Commercial Realty, LLC has a positive one, President and CEO Judy J. Hatfield. Judy is one of today's successful business leaders and her qualifications include:

• BBA-University of Oklahoma  
• Oklahoma Real Estate Broker 
• Certified Public Accountant 
• CCIM Designee

Part of what makes Judy a seasoned professional is her wealth of experience in many fields of business, including:

• President, Equity Commercial Realty, LLC 1985
• Present President, Hatfield and Bell, Inc., Public Relations Firm 1990-1995 
• Visiting Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Business 1984-1990  
• Vice President of First National Bank of Norman 1982-1984  
• Vice President of Finance, TOTCO, a division of Baker International 1980-1982  
• Plant Controller for Westinghouse Electric Corporation 1971-1980

Judy has earned many awards and honors including:

• Norman Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year 
• Outstanding Business and Professional Women's Club State President of the Year, two years in a row  
• Who's Who of American Women  
• Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International  
• Journal Records Top 50 Women - Making a difference - 3 years in a row, now in Hall of Honor  
• Oklahoma City Best Dressed for 2004 

Her leadership roles include:

CCIM Institute National Partners Advisory Board

• Oklahoma City Chamber Board of Directors  
• Board of Directors of Research Institute for Economic Development  
• President, Sooner Stilettos – OU Women's Basketball Group for Coach Sherri Coale  
• Board of Directors of the OKC National Memorial Foundation  
• Past Chairman, Oklahoma State Chamber, Board of Directors 2004, currently on board of directors
• Past State Steering Committee for Right to Work (Passed 2001)  
• Past Board of Directors, Treasurer, Cleveland County YMCA  
• Past Chairman, Norman Regional Hospital Foundation Board of Directors (2 years)  
• Past Chairperson, Board of Advisors, Michael F. Price College of Business, University of Oklahoma (2 years)  
• Past OKC Commercial Real Estate Council Board of Directors  
• Past Board of Directors, Norman Community Foundation  
• Past Board of Directors, Leadership Oklahoma 
• First woman appointed by the governor to Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Commission and later became first woman Chairperson  
• Past Board of Directors, CCIM Institute
• Past President State CCIM Chapter  
• Past President of Norman's Chapter of CPA's  
• Past Board of Directors, Norman Chamber of Commerce  
• Past President, Norman Business and Professional Women (2 years) 

Judy enjoys being involved and helping her company, community, and state succeed. Email Judy J. Hatfield at jjhatfield@ccim.net

Eric's special attention to his customers' needs and goals results in outstanding performance.

"My mission as a commercial broker and property manager, is to utilize my skills, knowledge, and twenty years of real estate experience to enable my clients and customers to achieve their goals and objectives, whether buying, selling, owning or leasing real estate."

Gayla's career in real estate began in Houston in 1976 where she co-owned and managed two offices with more than 40 associates. In 1985 she moved to Norman, Oklahoma, obtained her Oklahoma broker's license and continued her career in commercial real estate. Gayla's positive attitude makes her a pleasure to work with. Her vast experience in all areas of real estate gives her a terrific edge over the competition.

In addition to being active in the market, she is also active in her community and holds membership in the following organizations:

• Board of Directors Cleveland County Special Advocates (CASA)
• Board of Directors Bethesda, Inc.
• Oklahoma City Metropolitan Association of Realtors
• Member of Business Network International
• Norman Business Association
• Commercial Real Estate Council
• Oklahoma CCIM Chapter Associate Member
• Member of Norman North PTA 
• Treasurer of Norman North Boys Golf Booster Club 
• Member of Assistant League of Norman
• Member of McFarlin United Methodist Church 

A creative and experienced problem solver with over 15 years experience in commercial real estate, Robert Finley, Sales Associate of Equity Realty, Inc., gained his early experience in real estate by working summers in construction and interning with R.W. Finley Company, OKC. There he learned to value commercial real estate and produce appraisals. Robert entered the real estate profession full time after graduating from the University of Oklahoma in 1989. From his experience as a commercial appraiser and as an Assistant Vice President with Mid First Bank in the Income Property Department, Robert has gained years of valuable experience with all types of commercial property and learned how to successfully guide a real estate transaction from inception to closing.

Having looked at commercial real estate from the perspective of a developer, an appraiser, a lender, an owner and a Realtor, Robert has years of experience with real estate from many different perspectives. He has also gained valuable experience in negotiating the many different obstacles that can occur when dealing with commercial real estate.

Robert's experience as a lender has given him valuable insight into the different contingencies that must be satisfied to complete a commercial real estate transaction. From his experience with environmental reports, ADA and property condition reports, Robert has the knowledge necessary to successfully complete a commercial real estate transaction. Robert values customer service and follows through to make great things happen.

• Community Involvement
• Restoration Committee for Habitat for Humanity
• Board Member for Children Volunteer at the Oklahoma County Shelter
• PTA for McKinley School

"With over 20 years in the retail business, Rainey brings a merchant's perspective to retail leasing and site selection, matching the right merchant, restaurant, or office tenant to the right location and landlord." A life long resident of Norman, Rainey graduated Norman High School in 1972 and received a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma in 1975.

Joining the Equity Team in 2001, Rainey's career in commercial real estate began while serving as Harolds Stores Inc. President and COO. Rainey was responsible for site selection and lease negotiations for what would become Harold's Stores Inc. (53 stores in 21 states). With over 20 years in the retail business, Rainey brings a merchant's perspective to retail leasing and site selection.

Rainey has been instrumental in the redevelopment and revitalization of Norman's Historic Campus Corner. In 2001 the City of Norman passed its first Tax Increment Finance District for the Campus Corner.

"Matching the right merchant, restaurant, or office tenant to the right location and landlord is critical to the long term success of both a landlord and tenant."

Community Involvement

• Norman Regional Hospital Board 1996-2002
• Norman Regional Hospital Board Chairman 1999
• Norman Regional Hospital Foundation 2000 - Present
• Norman Alcohol Information Center 1990-1996
• NAIC Treasurer 1994-1996
• Norman Public School Foundation Board 1994-1999
• City of Norman Board of Adjustment 1989-1996
• Member St. John's Episcopal Church
• Vestry St. John's Episcopal Church 1993-1996
• St. John's Episcopal Church- Treasurer 1995-1999
• University of Oklahoma President's Associate
• University of Oklahoma Business School Alumni Association
• Young President's Organization 1996-Present
• Leadership Norman 1982
• Leadership Oklahoma Class XV

Sooner Born and Sooner Bred, Norman native, Vera Taylor, plays an active part in the Norman Community. Vera is a vital asset to the "Equity TEAM" in creating win- win solutions for clients who seek a resourceful professional in the commercial real estate field.  Her organization, energy, and dependably make her a superior resource to her clients and the community.  Vera works all aspect of the Norman and metro area real estate market specializing in research, as well as non-profit groups.

     Vera enjoys playing golf and volunteering in the community and at NorthHaven Church.  She teaches in the children’s department and is on the Nominating committee.  Vera is a licensed pilot through the University of Oklahoma, and became well versed in the French while living in Norman’s Sister City, Clermont Ferrand, France.

Leadership rolls and community involvement:

• Co-Chair Retail Trade Committee- Norman Chamber of Commerce (2006-present)
• Board Member- Norman 89er Day Parade (2007- Present)
• Leadership Norman Class of (2005-2006)
• CCIM Designation
• Member of the CCIM Institute
• Member of the Oklahoma CCIM Chamber
• NorthHaven Baptist Church, Charter Member
• Junior Achievement outstanding Volunteer Award 2006
• United Way of Norman Loaned Executive (2006-2007)
• United way of Norman Corporate Leadership Committee (2008-Current)
• BBA - University of Oklahoma (Real Estate and Marketing)

After spending nearly four years as the Director of Member Services and Sales at the Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mark Hyde joined the Equity TEAM in January 2006.

While at the Chamber, Hyde refined his skills in business and relationship building while orchestrating three record-breaking Membership Drives and overseeing networking programs such as Business After Hours, Business Before Hours, Tomorrow’s Leaders (for high school sophomores), and Leadership Norman.

“I feel my strengths lie in relationship building and just treating people the right way,” said Hyde. “It’s extremely important to me to be diligent in my approach to business, ethical in all things in life, and fair to everyone I come in contact with.”

Hyde learned the importance of servant leadership while in college at St. Gregory’s University in Shawnee and has made it a point to do his part to impact the community. He is currently a member of the Norman Kiwanis Club, having recently served a term on its board of directors and currently acts as their golf tournament chairperson and as an advisor to the Norman High Key Club. He also serves as the public address announcer for the University of Oklahoma’s women’s basketball team and the play-by-play radio voice of the Shawnee Wolves. A newlywed, Hyde enjoys spending his free time with his pregnant wife Candice and their Labrador mix Cyrus.

Community Involvement:

• Norman Kiwanis Club
• Board member, Norman Kiwanis Club 2004-05
• Annual Golf Tournament Chairperson, Norman Kiwanis Club
• Advisor, Norman High School Key Club, 2004- present
• Public Address announcer, University of Oklahoma women’s basketball team 2004- present
• Public Address announcer, Norman North Junior Varsity football team 2004, 2005
• Public Address announcer, Special Olympics 2006
• Play-by-play voice, Shawnee High School football 2001- present
• Play-by-play voice, St. Gregory’s University Basketball 1999- present

Dray Hatfield is a fourth generation Oklahoma entrepreneur and dedicated to making Oklahoma a great place in which to do business.  As a lifelong Norman resident and a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, he and his wife Erin have made Norman their home.

After earning a degree from OU in Business Communications, Dray spent several years in sales and marketing, including  banking, and was recognized by his employers as “The Best of The Best” in previous jobs.

In 2006, Dray joined the Equity TEAM.  His previous athletic experience helps him understand the results a strong team can bring to the performance of a goal.  Dray is very personable and “gives more than he takes” to his customers.  He likes it that way.

He is beginning to join in the community in an effort to give back, following in the footsteps of his family. Dray will work above and beyond the call of duty to make the experience for his customers one they will enjoy and with which the results will be positive.

Dray is working on his CCIM designation at the current time in order to position his additional commercial real estate education to maximize the positive results for his customers and TEAM.

Owner/Partner of Insight Commercial Real Estate
Equity Commercial Realty’s Strategic Alliance in Lawton, Oklahoma


Jason Andrew Wells is a Lawton, Oklahoma native. Jason attended Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, from whom he received dual college scholarships in football and soccer. He graduated from Furman in the year of 2000, with a B.A. degree. While in attendance at Furman University, Jason not only excelled in his academics, he also stood out in his collegiate activities in both soccer and football.

After college, Jason had a unique experience playing professional football in the Arena Football League and opportunities with multiple NFL football teams. His professional football career began in San Jose, California, where he beat out UCLA's All American kicker in training camp, from there he went on to play for the San Jose Saber Cats, the Orlando Predators, and the Dallas Desperados, with whom he spent three consecutive seasons with the Jerry Jones' Dallas Cowboys Arena Football League franchise, playing the position of placekicker.

Throughout his Arena Football League career, Jason was consistently amongst the top kickers in the Arena Football League, while also leading the league in percentage records. Jason still holds multiple AFL records. Jason was offered and accepted a job with the Robert Lynn Company, a commercial real estate firm in Dallas, Texas while in his last season with the Dallas Desperados.

After four years, Jason then decided to retire from professional football and returned to his hometown of Lawton, Oklahoma in 2004, in pursuit of commercial real estate opportunities. Jason teamed up with retired Oklahoma State Senator, Sam Helton to form a new partnership in Insight Commercial Real Estate Brokerage. Insight Commercial has quickly grown in its success, with hard work, loyalty and knowledge of the area.

Jason is currently a member in the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) candidacy program to obtain his CCIM designation, which is the most prestigious and highly respected designation in the commercial real estate industry. Additionally, Jason is a member of the ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) the worlds leading retail real estate association. Jason currently holds an Oklahoma brokers license and is also licensed in the state of Texas . His goals are to continually strive to make Insight Commercial the most knowledgeable and dominating real estate company in the region.

Owner/Partner of Insight Commercial Real Estate
Equity Commercial Realty’s Strategic Alliance in Lawton, Oklahoma



Sam Helton was born in Lawton, Oklahoma and has made Lawton his home. A former Lawton Police Officer and Coordinator of the Lawton Crime Stoppers Program. Sam was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate in 1992 and served as a State Senator until November 2004. Due to Oklahoma Legislative term limits of 12 years, Senator Helton retired from the Senate. Senator Helton served as the Senate Majority Whip, Chairman of Military Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee, Chairman of Energy Environmental Resources and Regulatory Affairs Committee of the Oklahoma State Senate.

Senator Helton was the principal Senate author of Lawton/Ft. Sill $32 million Veteran's Center, a 200 bed long-term nursing facility for our nation's War Heroes and the principal Senate author of incentive package for the Goodyear plant in Lawton. This was a $36 million incentive package to enhance their $250 million expansion program.

Senator Helton holds an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Western Oklahoma State College and a BS in Business Management and Ethics from Mid-America Christian University.

Sam has three children, Randy, Christopher, Kayla and two granddaughters, Kelsie and Avery. Sam obtained his Oklahoma Real Estate Brokers License and partnership with Jason Wells and formed Insight Commercial Real Estate Brokerage, LLC in January, 2006.

Sam currently serves as Chairman of the Black Beaver District Boy Scouts of America and serves as a Board Member of the Lawton Crime Stoppers Program. His goals are to help southwest Oklahoma to grow and continue to be a great place to live and raise a family. He is interested and honored to serve all of your Commercial Real Estate needs.