Ann Wade

Ann Wade is the owner of Handy Annie's Handmade, specializing in custom wood items since 2014. Alongside this entrepreneurial venture, Ann serves as the Facilities and EHS Manager at Anchor Paint Manufacturing Co., Inc. since August 2010, overseeing regulatory compliance, safety, and facility management for the Tulsa-based coatings manufacturer. Ann has extensive experience in operations management, previously holding the position of Operations Director and working as a technician at Base, Inc. during 2010. Previous roles include Soil Lab Director at Tulsa Grass and Sod, where Ann established a soil testing lab, and Environmental Chemist at Southwest Laboratory of Oklahoma/Pace Analytical, managing a team while focusing on the analysis of priority pollutants. Ann holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health from Indiana State University, earned in 1986.