Jeanie Webb – Rose State College
Dr. Jeanie Webb was selected by the Rose Sate College Board of Regents to serve as the institution’s seventh president. Her career in higher education has spanned over thirty years where she has worked not only as an accomplished administrator but also as a dedicated faculty member. Before joining the Rose State family, Dr. Webb […]
Whitney Rainbolt – Medallion Group
“Medallion Group” Whitney Rainbolt attended undergrad at The University of Georgia and received her Masters of Business Administration from The University of Oklahoma. She is currently a working for The Medallion Group in Oklahoma City as a commercial real estate broker. The Medallion Group is an Oklahoma City based development group specializing in retail, mixed-use, […]
Amber Sharples – Arts Council
Amber Sharples has served as executive director of the Oklahoma Arts Council since 2013. As the agency’s CEO, Sharples is responsible for the development and administration of the policies, programs and procedures of the state agency for the arts. Sharples’ career at the Council began in 2006, when she joined the agency as visual arts director […]
Dr. Camille Gunderson – Cancer Treatment and Research
“The State of Cancer Treatment and Research in Oklahoma” Camille Gunderson, MD is an assistant professor in the section of gynecologic oncology – Stephenson Cancer Center. Dr. Gunderson has published 23 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals in addition to several book chapters. She has served on several committees including the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Program […]
Oklahoma Academy-Dave Stewart
“Oklahoma Academy” David R. Stewart is currently Chief Administrative Officer and Trustee of the Oklahoma Ordnance Works Authority located in Pryor, Oklahoma. The Authority is a public trust that owns and operates MidAmerica Industrial Park. Mr. Stewart was appointed to this position by the Governor of Oklahoma, Mary Fallin, in December, 2012. The sole mission […]
Restoration of the State Capitol
Update on the Restoration of the State Capitol – Trait Thompson Trait Thompson was named Project Manager of the State Capitol Restoration Project in July 2014 by Preston Doerflinger, Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. Prior to that, Trait served since 2010 as Legislative Director and Senior Policy Advisor to President Pro […]
James Pepper Henry-AICCF Director-CEO
James Pepper Henry (Kaw Citizen, Muscogee Creek) Director/CEO American Indian Cultural Center Foundation (AICCF) James Pepper Henry is the Director and CEO of the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum, a new cultural institution located in Oklahoma City. Its mission is to educate the broader public about the unique cultures, diversity, history, and contributions of […]
MAPS 3
“MAPS 3” Tom McDaniel became the sixteenth president of Oklahoma City University, a position he held from 2001 to 2010. The construction and dedication of the Meinders School of Business, the Wanda L. Bass Music Center, the Ann Lacy Visitors and Admissions Center and the Norick Art Center all occurred during his tenure. The capital […]
The 89er Trail
“The 89er Trail” At the sound of a bugle, Oklahoma City was settled in a land run on April 22, 1889. One of the most colorful stories in the history of the American west is all but invisible in today’s thriving downtown area. The purpose of the ‘89er Trail is to tell the story […]
Mike Gundy – Head Football coach – OSU
Mike Gundy is currently the head football coach at Okla. State University. He played college football at OSU, and became Okla. State’s coach in January of 2005. In 2008, Gundy led the OSU Cowboys to their best season in 20 years, but nothing is more important to the OSU athletic department than their student-athletes. With […]
George Kaiser – Kaiser Family Fund
George B. Kaiser George B. Kaiser is President, CEO and owner of GBK Corporation, parent of Kaiser-Francis Oil Company, which he has managed for approximately 50 years. He is Chairman of the Board and majority shareholder of BOK Financial Corporation, the 23rd largest U.S. bank holding company, and controlling shareholder of several oil and gas, […]
Don Betz – University of Central Okla.
“UCO – Oklahoma’s Metropolitan University” Upcoming National Conference of Undergraduate Research Don Betz, Ph.D. President University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, Oklahoma, USA University of Central Oklahoma President Don Betz has made it his life’s passion to help students learn. Throughout his distinguished career of more than 47 years in higher education, Dr. Betz has developed […]