Woolaroc Announces Capital Campaign Launch
Phillips 66 gifts $5 million and partners to preserve the company’s legacy
BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – (March 3, 2025) -- As Oklahoma’s historic Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve celebrates its centennial this year, Phillips 66 has pledged a significant gift to launch the institution’s visionary capital campaign.
For 100 years, Woolaroc has delivered founder and Oklahoma oilman Frank Phillips’ vision – to preserve the history of the West, educate and entertain, with a focus on accessibility for children. Now, the organization’s CEO and board of trustees are committed to ensuring the mission excels for another century.
“We are beyond grateful to receive a gift of this magnitude from Phillips 66 to kick off our capital campaign efforts and position our organization for another century of positive impact in our community and region,” said Kevin Hoch, CEO of Woolaroc. “We are honored to receive a remarkably generous lead gift from Phillips 66, who shares its founder with Woolaroc, Frank Phillips.”
The “Booming Second Century” capital campaign will help preserve the historic infrastructure of Woolaroc, strategically renovate the museum experience and expand access to wildlife and landscapes.
“Our long history together provides a great foundation for an even stronger bond for the next 100 years,” said Mark Lashier, Chairman and CEO of Phillips 66. “In addition to helping kick off this visionary campaign, we are partnering with Woolaroc to ensure a proper home for vital artifacts of the Phillips Petroleum Company Museum. We know they will care for and exhibit the history of our company and our founder and assure the impact of Phillips 66, its employees and programs will be known for generations to come.”
“We are incredibly pleased to partner with Phillips 66 to launch our capital campaign. Woolaroc has enriched so many lives over the years – including ours – and we want to ensure that continues for generations to come,” said Greg Garland, former Executive Chairman and CEO of Phillips 66. “That is why our friends, Mark and Laurie Lashier as well as Ryan and Lisa Lance, are proudly serving alongside Gail and me as Tri-Chairs of this campaign to advance Woolaroc.”
“Phillips 66’s generous gift speaks volumes. It signals that Woolaroc has a very bright future ahead,” said Ann Oglesby, Chair of Woolaroc. “Our entire organization is beyond thankful for their continued leadership and partnership.”
About Woolaroc
Established by oilman Frank Phillips in the rolling Osage Hills of Oklahoma, Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve has proudly welcomed more than 10 million visitors since its creation. The organization offers visitors a world class collection of western art and artifacts, a diverse selection of exotic wildlife, hiking trails and scenic landscape with woods, lakes and rocks. Woolaroc annually hosts visitors out of every U.S. state and over 40 countries across the globe. Its mission is to preserve the history of the West, educate and entertain – with a focus on accessibility for children. More information is available at woolaroc.org.
About Phillips 66
Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) is a leading integrated downstream energy provider that manufactures, transports and markets products that drive the global economy. The company’s portfolio includes Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, Marketing and Specialties, and Renewable Fuels businesses. Headquartered in Houston, Phillips 66 has employees around the globe who are committed to safely and reliably providing energy and improving lives while pursuing a lower-carbon future. For more information, visit phillips66.com or follow @Phillips66Co on LinkedIn.