THIS IS NOT A BALLOT
Ballots are due by 11:59 pm, November 30, 2026 through online voting.
The slate of the 2027-2028 Rotary Officers and Directors will be online for the November 2026 election. If you would like a paper ballot, please request one here. You may also email the Rotary office or provide the Rotary office with a written and signed request. Phone calls requesting paper ballots will not be accepted. If no paper ballot is requested, a link will be sent to your email address for voting purposes. Deadline for paper ballots – Nov. 17, 2026 – Noon
Candidates are placed in random order, per the bylaws.
Office of President-Elect
Miles Pringle
Year Joined: 2016 Years in Rotary: 10
Attendance: 100%
Perfect Attendance: 9 years
Committees Chaired: Group Chair Podium 22-23/23-24; 40 and Under 20-21/21-22
Offices Held: Director 2022-24 / Treasurer-Elect 24-25 /Treasurer 25-26 / Foundation Board 26-27
Paul Harris Fellow
Most relevant experience outside the club that would prepare for your nominated role:
I have served many Oklahoma organizations. Most recently I served as President (2024) of the Oklahoma Bar Association. The OBA is a 18,000-member arm of the Supreme Court that regulates the practice of law. Duties included managing a $6 million budget, speaking at events, presiding over meetings, and created the first strategic plan in 20 years.
Other boards served include: Oklahoma Attorneys Mutual Insurance Company; Oklahoma Bar Foundation; and Rainbow Fleet, Inc (including Board President). Professionally, I am EVP and General Counsel at The Bankers Bank, advising its Board and serving as Vice-Chair for affiliate Forward in Technology, Inc.
Year Joined: 2009 Years in Rotary: 17Attendance: 100%
Perfect Attendance: 2 years
Committees Chaired: Program 11-12; Historical Preservation 14-15; Signature Project Exploration Task Force 14-15/15-16; Group Chair Communications 15-16,16-17; Introductions 16-17; OKCTulsa Relations 17-18/18-19; New Member Recruitment 19-20/20-21; New Member Engagement 24-25/25-26
Awards Received: Rotarian of the year 11-12; Community Service 14-15; Signature Project – Rotary Point 15-16; Making A Difference 17-18; Presidential Recognition 18-19; Presidential Citation 19-20/24-25; Club Service 20-21
Offices Held: Director 2015-17 / Foundation Director 21-24 /Secretary 26-27
Most relevant experience outside the club that would prepare for your nominated role:
I moved to Oklahoma City in 2009, immediately joined Rotary and my commitment for service to this community is strong. From education, arts, economics and neighborhoods, I volunteer to make our city better in every possible way.
Current and (some) past service includes:
Oklahoma City National Memorial, member, Board of Trustees, Governance Committee
Economic Club of Oklahoma, Board Member
Oklahoma Watch, Vice-Chairman of the Board
Engage Learning, Board Member
Downtown Oklahoma City Initiatives, Board Member
Heritage Hills (HPI), Board member, Community Liaison
International Downtown Association – Chair emeritus
MAPS 3, Streetcar subcommittee
MAPS 4, Connectivity subcommittee
Office of Treasurer-Elect
Jennifer Hamer
Year Joined: 2022 Years in Rotary: 4
Attendance: 100%
Perfect Attendance: 4 years
Committees Chaired: Introduction of New Rotarians 24-25/25-26/26-27
Awards Received: Club Service 23-24/24-25/25-26
Paul Harris Fellow
Most relevant experience outside the club that would prepare for your nominated role:
26 Years Corporate Banking Experience
Currently managing $170 million growing deposit portfolio
Leadership OKC Class 36
SALLT Class 25
SALLT Treasurer & Board Member 2026-2029
Oklahoma Business Roundtable Finance Committee Member
Association Professional of Oklahoma (Past Board Member (2024-2026)
Scott Parman
Year Joined: 2015 Years in Rotary: 11
Attendance: 72.91%
Committees Chaired: Program Co-Chair 18-19; 40 and under; Group Chair Club Service 22-23
Awards Received: Rotarian of the Year 2018-19
Offices Held: Director 21-23
Paul Harris Fellow
Most relevant experience outside the club that would prepare for your nominated role:
-Oklahoma Arts Council Member; 2026-2029
-Redbud Classic Board Member; 2022-2025; Advisory Board; 2025-present
-Past Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter Leadership Council
-Co-Founder and Owner of Intrepid Financial Services; 2015-present
-Chief Operating Officer and Client & Community Relations Director; Parman & Easterday; 2008-present
-Independent Business Advisor coaching small business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals; 2009-2015
With a wide range of in-the-trenches business and public-service experience, I have lead on every aspect and level of an organization. This provides a powerful understanding to help Rotary Club 29 fulfill its mission while prudently managing finances.
Office of Secretary
Heidi Russell
Year Joined: 2020 Years in Rotary: 6
Attendance: 100%
Perfect Attendance: 3 years
Committees Chaired: Vocational Tour Day 21-22/ 22-23/ 23-24/24-25/25-26/26-27; Group Chair International Service 24-25/25-26; Facilities-Logistics 26-27; Group Chair 26-27 Facilities & Logistics
Awards Received: Vocational Service 21-23/22-23/23-24/24-25/25-26
Offices Held: Director 24-26 /Sgt-at-Arms 26-27/ West Oklahoma City Club President (2000-2001)
Paul Harris Fellow +2
Most relevant experience outside the club that would prepare for your nominated role:
● Rotarian for 29 years and deeply committed to our mission
● Past President of my previous Rotary club
● Retired nonprofit executive (selected as Outstanding Fundraising Professional) with dedicated time to devote to Rotary
● Currently serve on University of Central Oklahoma Foundation Board of Trustees – Donor Relations chair; and boards of Oklahoma City Civic Center Foundation – Marketing Chair; Magdalene House OKC, Friends of OU Breast Health Network- Immediate Past President; and Coalition of Oklahoma Breastfeeding Advocates.
● Dependable and committed to following through
● Strong communicator and detail oriented
● Enthusiastic, hardworking, organized and works well with others
Mark Neumeister
Year Joined: 2012 Years in Rotary: 14
Attendance: 100%
Perfect Attendance: 14 years
Committees Chaired: Greeters 19-20; Group Chair Community Service 25-26,26-27
Awards Received: Club Service 19-20
Offices Held: Treasurer-Elect 2022-23 / Treasurer 23-24 / Director 25-27
Paul Harris Fellow
Most relevant experience outside the club that would prepare for your nominated role:
I currently serve as Chairman of the Oklahoma Society of CPAs (“OSCPA”), the leading professional association representing nearly 6,000 CPAs across Oklahoma. Previously, I served OSCPA as secretary, treasurer, director, vice chair, and chair-elect, gaining extensive experience in board governance, meeting administration, strategic planning, and organizational leadership. I was recognized by Forbes as a “Best in State CPA” in 2025 and 2026 and received the OSCPA’s Pathfinder Award in 2025. I am also a frequent speaker and published author on professional and business issues, with a long record of service to the accounting profession.
Office of Sergeant-At-Arms
Patrick Raglow
Year Joined: 2013 Years in Rotary: 13
Attendance: 85.41%
Committees Chaired: 18-19 Foundation Director; Director 20-21; International Group Chair 23-24; Introduction of Guests 25-26; Invocation 21-22; Group Chair International Service 22-23
Awards Received: 21-22 Vocational Service
Offices Held: Director 22-24
Paul Harris Fellow
Most relevant experience outside the club that would prepare for your nominated role:
In 22 years of Air Force service (including command at Squadron and Group level) and 17 years of non-profit leadership I have served on, with, and for many boards, commissions, committees and panels. I understand organizational structure, the importance of rules of order and adherence to bylaws, policies and procedures. Whenever possible, I prefer to work with involved parties ahead of time to prevent misunderstandings or procedural conflicts before they happen.
Anne Roberts
Year Joined: 2001 Years in Rotary: 25
Attendance: 100%
Perfect Attendance: 13 years
Committees Chaired: Music 04-05 /06-07/07-08/08-09/09-10/ 10-11 /11-12 /12-13/13-14; Service Project Group Co-Chair 6-17; Club Service Group Chair 17-18; Introduction New Members 20-21
Awards Received: Presidential Recognition 10-11
Offices Held: Director 2016-18
Paul Harris Fellow +2
Most relevant experience outside the club that would prepare for your nominated role:
20 years as CEO of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
10 years as Policy Director for Integris Health
Board Chair for the Oklahoma Women’s Coalition
Commissioner for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Governor’s Council on Workforce and Economic Development
Board of the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce
Board of Oklahoma Academy for State Goals
Board of Voice for America’s Children
Current Board of Oklahoma Arts Institute
Current Board of TACTUS Chamber Ensemble
Received the Distinguished Graduate Award from Leadership Oklahoma
Named National Child Advocate of the Year in 2000 from the National Association for Child Advocates
Pass/Fail Slate 2027-2029
DIRECTORS
Year Joined: 2023 Years in Rotary: 3
Attendance: 54.16%
Committees Chaired: OnePledge 25-26,26-27
Awards Received: Presidential Citation 25-26
Most relevant experience outside the club that would prepare for your nominated role:
Mandy Heaps is the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Zoological Society where she leads a team of five and a 35-member board of directors. Mandy serves on the Lockhart Foundation Advisory Board awarding funds to animal rescues in Oklahoma. She is also a past president of the Junior League of Oklahoma City where she is currently a sustaining member. Mandy is a graduate of LOKC’s Signature Class 43 and LOYAL Class 3.
Joe Dorman
Year Joined: 2022 Years in Rotary: 4
Attendance: 75.00%
Committees Chaired: Rotary News Reflections Co-Chair 25-26; Chair 26-27
Offices Held: Club President (2018-2019) – Bricktown Rotary Club
District New Generations (Youth) Services Chair (2019-2020) (2020-2021)
Paul Harris Fellow +1
Most relevant experience outside the club that would prepare for your nominated role:
It has been a pleasure to be a Rotarian for more than twenty years, with previous membership at the Bricktown Rotary Club. Through this, I served as club president and various other committees which helped organize activities. Through the district, I have assisted with Wings of Rotary, RYLA and currently am the Rotaract District Director.
Additionally, I serve on various boards for nonprofit organizations, so my experience through these roles adds a component for the fiduciary responsibility of board service.
Larry Stone
Year Joined: 2000 Years in Rotary: 26
Attendance: 100%
Perfect Attendance: 17 years
Committees Chaired & Project Dedications Attended: World Community Service 03-04, 07-08/; Exchange Students 04-05,05-06; RYLA 07-08,08-09; Group Chair International Service 08-09/9-10/10-11/11-12; Website 12-13/13-14/16-17/20-21/21-22/22-23/23-24/24-25/25-26/26-27; Social Media 12-13/13-14/14-15; RI Foundation 17-18/18-19/19-20/20-21; International Project Dedications Attended: Panama 2010/Romania 2011/ Cluj, Piatra Neamt, Valea lerii Romania 2014/Budapest, Hungary 2014/ Riga, Latvia 2016 / Okla. City, Okla. 2016/Romania Fall 2017/Romania Spring 2018/Spring 2019/Narok, Kenya 2022
Awards Received: International Service 04-05/17-18/19-20/21-22; Presidential Recognition 10-11; Presidential Citation 14-15/18-19; President’s 15-16; Club Service20-21; Robert L. Medley International Service Award 22-23
Offices Held: Director 2010-12 / Sgt-at-Arms 17-18 / Secretary 2018-19
Paul Harris Fellow +8/Paul Harris Society/Major Donor 2/White Hat Society
Most relevant experience outside the club that would prepare for your nominated role:
I have served on boards and steering committees in leadership roles. I also have extensive experience working in Rotary programs. I understand how Rotary works and how to get things done.
Dawn Byram
Year Joined: 2014 Years in Rotary: 12
Attendance: 100%
Perfect Attendance: 7 years
Committees Chaired: Greeters 15-16; Program Co-Chair 16-17/19-20/20-21; Member Engagement 18-19; Social 18-19; Group Chair Special Events 21-22; New Member Recruitment 26-27
Awards Received: Rotarian of the Year 16-17/19-20; Presidential Citation 18-19; Club Service 20-21/25-26
Offices Held: Director 2020-22 / Secretary 24-25
Paul Harris Fellow
Most relevant experience outside the club that would prepare for your nominated role:
I have served on numerous professional and nonprofit boards, Including Rotary Club 29. Below are a few.
Positive Tomorrows Board of Directors
Free To Live Animal Sanctuary Board of Directors
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Board of Directors
Charlie Price
Year Joined: 2021 Years in Rotary: 5
Attendance: 66.66%
Most relevant experience outside the club that would prepare for your nominated role:
My experience serving on community, educational and advisory boards has prepared me to contribute meaningfully to the Rotary Board of Directors. Through my service with the Edmond Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors and the University of Central Oklahoma Strategic Communications Advisory Board, I have developed a strong understanding of organizational leadership, strategic planning and community engagement. Participation in Leadership Oklahoma City and Leadership Edmond has broadened my perspective on regional needs and collaborative leadership. My past involvement with the Edmond Arts Council and Warren Spahn Award Committee further reflects my commitment to supporting local organizations.
2027-28 Carry-over Officers & Directors
President: Drew Edmondson
Past President: Lance McDaniel
Treasurer: Susan Adams
2026-28 Directors: Kathy Frankenfield, Byron Jackson, Keith Oehlert, Melissa Pepper, Wendi Wilson
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