Our story

Named for the bird on the Oklahoma sky.

The scissortail flycatcher is Oklahoma's state bird, and the name we chose for a bar service that feels native here: welcoming, a little striking, and happy to show up for any celebration.

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A Bar-Key company

Born behind Bar-Key's bar.

Scissortail is a Bar-Key company. Patrick Wilson started bartending in 2017 during his undergraduate studies, spent years in banking, finance, and accounting, then earned his MBA from the University of Oklahoma in 2023 and launched Bar-Key Bartending in Oklahoma City.

Bar-Key is the full-service, white-glove side of the family. Scissortail exists because not every celebration wants that formality, and every celebration still deserves a beautiful bar. Same people, same care, same standards, with a simpler menu and a price built for real budgets.

We don't sell alcohol, ever. We pour it, dress it up, and take care of your people. That's the job, and we love it.

The people

The faces you'll see behind the bar.

We promote the service and the people. Here are ours.

Patrick Wilson
Patrick Wilson
Founder / Lead Bartender

Patrick started bartending in 2017 during his undergraduate studies. After a career in banking, finance, and accounting, he earned his MBA from the University of Oklahoma in 2023 and launched Bar-Key Bartending. He brings the same precision and care to every event that he brought to the corporate world, with a lot more personality.

Reid Wilson
Reid Wilson
Creative Director

As co-founder and creative director, Reid shapes every detail of the Bar-Key experience, from brand identity and client communications to the systems that power the business. With a background in design and an eye for what makes moments feel special, Reid ensures every touchpoint reflects Bar-Key's commitment to craft and care.

Chelsi Trujillo
Chelsi Trujillo
Events Director / Lead Bartender

With nearly a decade of food and beverage experience spanning private dinners, banquets, and high-volume events, Chelsi brings an eye for detail and a calm-under-pressure energy that keeps every event running smoothly.

Cierra Ercanbrack
Cierra Ercanbrack
Events Director / Lead Bartender

With a passion for people and years spent leading crews of her own, Cierra (CC to the team) joined the Bar-Key family in 2026. She creates one of a kind experiences, brings joy to every room she pours in, and has a way of becoming every vendor's favorite partner.

How we host

Four things we believe about your bar.

Warm, like a good host

We're welcoming you to a celebration, not selling you a service.

A drink for everyone

Mocktails and dirty sodas matter as much as the cocktails. Everyone gets a beautiful glass.

Light, never fussy

Short, pretty, and plain. The moment is the special thing, we just pour for it.

Celebrate the day, not the price

Affordable is the quiet benefit. Joy is the headline.

One family, three bars

Whatever your event needs, someone in the family pours it.

Let's pour something beautiful

Tell us your date and your colors.

We'll bring a bar that looks like it was made for you.

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