Ponca City Woman Receives Award

She does more than show up at work and go through the process of her job.

Jodi Cline, Edward Jones investment adviser was nominated as a woman making a difference in Oklahoma.

Cline has mentored many advisers and is passionate about her community.

She enjoys giving back and being a part of Ponca City’s growth.

Cline said it’s humbling.

“ I look at a lot of people that were also selected and people from the past," Cline said. "I just didn’t really put myself in that category. But I am very passionate about north central Oklahoma, and Ponca City and the growth and being involved in our community.”

50 woman from Oklahoma are acknowledged and one gets crowned woman of the year.

The Journal Record, a business magazine in Oklahoma organizes the list.

Nominations are made to the Journal Record, nominees than fill out an application and the Journal Record select the 50 woman.

Cline said she isn’t just excited for herself, but Ponca City too.

“I think it’s a great thing not just for me, but for ponca city," Cline said. "I was the first women chosen to serve on Ponca City Development Authority Board here in Ponca City, which was appointed by the mayor. I think it’s great anytime Ponca City gets some acknowledgment, as well as people in the community that give a lot of their time and a lot of their efforts to get Ponca City known in the Oklahoma area.”

Cline said it’s important Poncans don’t lose track of who they are and that Ponca City is a vital part of Oklahoma.