Drones!
Jamey D. Jacob, Ph.D., P.E. Professor John Hendrix Chair and Director, Unmanned Systems Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Oklahoma State University “Drones!” Jamey D. Jacob is a professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering with funded research in aerospace applications from DARPA, AFOSR, SOCOM, NASA, NextGen Aeronautics, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Boeing, and others. Main research interests […]
District 5750 Governor
Jessica Sherrill is the General Counsel of Oklahoma City Public Schools. She attended the University of Oklahoma (Bachelors of Arts in psychology – 2004) then went on to Oklahoma City University School of Law (Juris Doctor – December 2006). She was sworn in as an attorney in April of 2007. Jessica is a proud second-generation Rotarian; […]
Langston University: Yesterday, Today, Forever
“Langston University: Yesterday, Today, Forever” Established in 1897, Langston University is the only historically black institution of higher education in the state of Oklahoma. A four-year, state-supported, land-grant, regional institution, it has an average enrollment of approximately 3,000 students on campuses located in Langston, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City. Dr. Kent J. Smith, Jr. began […]
Grand River Dam Authority
Dan Sullivan, a former state representative for Oklahoma House District 71, assumed the duties of GRDA Chief Executive Officer/Director in Dec. Sullivan was born in Tulsa and graduated from Wagoner High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northeastern State University in 1985 and his Juris Doctorate from the University Of […]
PDG Bill Bowden
Jr. Rotarian Graduation Day! William P. Bowden was commissioned in the Air Force through ROTC, and served as a navigator and bombardier on B-52 bombers during the Vietnam War. He served in numerous staff and command positions, concluding his duty as the commanding general of Tinker Air Force Base. Gen. Bowden is a leading […]
Dr. Dwight Lawson – OKC Zoo
Dr. Dwight Lawson joined the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden in May 2014 as Executive Director/CEO. As the Executive Director, he plans, coordinates, and directs the day-to-day operations and long-term management of the Zoo, and ensures the Zoo’s continued development. Dwight came to Oklahoma City from Zoo Atlanta where he served as Director, Senior […]
Bama Pies – Paula Marshall
As Bama’s Chief Executive Officer, Paula Marshall provides strategic leadership and direction to the entire organization. Her vision stands as a beacon for Bama team members, inspiring the organization to achieve the Bama mission – “People Helping People Be Successful”. Paula assumed responsibility as CEO of the Bama Companies in 1984, which now includes Bama […]
Bob Ford – Serving My Country
“Serving My Country in the Vietnam War” Bob Ford was born August 4, 1944, in Shawnee, OK, graduated from the University of Oklahoma and the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program there. Ford was a combat helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War from July 1967 – July 1968 with more than 1000 combat missions including […]
Dr. Richard Smith
“Acute Stroke 2019 Update – Prevention, Recognition, Treatment” Richard Vertrees Smith, M.D. is a Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City board certified neurosurgeon and Medical Director of the Mercy NeuroScience Institute including the Mercy Comprehensive Stroke Center. Dr. Smith holds a B.S. degree from Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, an M.D. degree from the University of Oklahoma School of […]
Kelly Dyer Fry – The Oklahoman
“The Oklahoman – its new owner, Gatehouse Media” Kelly Dyer Fry was named publisher of The Oklahoman in Dec. 2018. Fry will also continue in her role as editor and vice president of news for The Oklahoman, which was purchased by GateHouse Media in October. For the past 24 years, Fry has been a leader in the news […]
Martha Burger – Okla. City University President
Martha Burger is the 18th president of Oklahoma City University. She is a former executive in the energy industry and served as Senior Vice President – Human and Corporate Resources at Chesapeake Energy Corporation. She also served the company as Treasurer and Corporate Secretary. During her tenure at Chesapeake, the company grew from less than […]
Lincoln Riley – Head Football Coach – OU
After presiding over two of the most prolific offenses in OU history as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2015 and 2016, Lincoln Riley took over the program’s head coaching reins on June 7, 2017, following the retirement of one of the most accomplished coaches of the last quarter century in Bob Stoops. OU’s 22nd […]