Testimonials
What our clients say.
As the former President of The Association of Trust Organizations and the owner of an independent Trust Company myself, I can't say enough how vital collaborating with Cothran Development Strategies has been to our accomplishments and growth of our network. We rely on the experienced and professional team at CDS to keep us organized and on task and truly appreciate their personal dedication to our success.
Stuart Allen
Association of Trust Organizations
Cothran Development Strategies, Inc. has allowed us to professionally increase our visibility, membership, and fundraising activities without hiring new employees. They have the experience, contacts, and confidence that represent our organization well.
Craig Buford
Community Bankers Association of Oklahoma
I couldn't be more proud of the work CDS has done for our organization. They put together probably the most organized and successful convention that we have ever had and I have received A LOT of compliments! CDS helped take our organization to the next level in a short amount of time.
Chad Selman
Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association
CDS provides outstanding services for membership development, directory preparation, and convention planning/implementation. The staff is friendly, competent, and strive to address the Association's needs & desires. They take charge and efficiently complete all tasks at hand.
Craig R. Hedin
Illinois Oil & Gas Association
Working with Cothran Development Strategies on our biennial gala was a joy. We had confidence that all of the details would be handled and that it would always be a truly special event. Also, they are skilled fundraisers and helped us increase our net proceeds with each event, which had a direct, positive impact on the center’s ability to achieve its mission.
Lori Bowman
Formerly with Harold Hamm Diabetes Center
When I was the Chairman of the National Stripper Well Association almost 15 years ago, we were at a crossroads and had to grow and expand nationally. I knew Somerlyn Cothran and her team were the answer. We hired CDS and they blew our goals out of the water! The NSWA has never been better served.
Dewey F. Bartlett, Jr.
National Stripper Well Association
​Utilizing CDS' complete management services has made a huge positive impact on our association. Not only have we seen our budget numbers and event attendance increase, but the level of membership communications and administrative services has been remarkable and a huge benefit to our organization.
Bryan Hood
Illinois Oil & Gas Association
​CDS has been instrumental in growing our organization (almost from inception) to one of the top state oil and gas associations in the country.
David Little
Oklahoma Energy Producers Alliance
Somerlyn Cothran and her team combine creativity, loyalty and uncanny people skills with an absolute passion for structure and detail. They simply work at a different pace and on a different level than most people.
Denise Bode
Former Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner
Working with Cothran Development enabled us to obtain four high level staff members for the cost of one. Not to mention, the revenue growth and overall communications operation was top notch!
Tim Barrick
Oklahoma Pharmacists Association
CDS brings the perfect blend of professionalism, clear communication, and care for our organization. Their responsiveness and attention to detail make everything run smoothly, and they consistently go above and beyond to support our goals. We truly appreciate their partnership and their positive impact!
Jennifer Mull
Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association
​The Latino Action Alliance owes much of its success to Somerlyn Cothran and her team of talented and experienced professionals. They are fantastic to work with!
Carlos Rodriguez
Latino Action Alliance & Foundation
The staff at CDS works hard to ensure that as Chairman of NSWA, I had everything I needed to be successful. They made my job easy!
Darlene Wallace
National Stripper Well Association
Since working with CDS in 2012, I--as a board member of The Association of Trust Organizations, have found them to be attentive, engaged, timely, thorough, easy to work with and consummate professionals. My only reluctance in going on the record is that I'd prefer they remain our little secret...
Marcia Williams
Association of Trust Organizations
Working with CDS has been a wonderful experience. They provide excellent service with great attention to detail. They are super responsive, professional and overall great to work with!
Anne Adams, CPA
Oklahoma Healthcare Financial Management Association
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Cothran Development Strategies on several programs and projects and the results of their efforts are more impressive than anything I could write.”
