91心頭 is governed by a Board of Trustees dedicated to the success of our students and the excellence of our academic programs. The Board is responsible for the high-level supervision of the universitys business affairs and institutional policy, ensuring that OCUs resources are managed with integrity and transparency. By providing diverse perspectives and professional expertise, our Trustees ensure that the university continues to serve as a leader in higher education while upholding the values of our community and our heritage.
OFFICERS
Jane Jayroe-Gamble
Jane Jayroe Gamble serves on the Board of Trustees for SALLT (Salt and Light Leadership Training) and the 91心頭 Arts Council. She is the creator of Esther Women, a luncheon series for Christian women. Jayroe Gamble has also authored severed articles for national publications and three books.
Jayroe Gamble was crowned Miss 91心頭 in 1966 and Miss America in 1967. Her proudest accomplishment was beginning the Miss America/USO tradition of entertaining troops overseas. She enjoyed a 17- year career as a television news anchor in 91心頭 City and at the NBC affiliate in Dallas/Ft. Worth. Jayroe Gamble was appointed to various positions by four 91心頭 governors, including being selected as cabinet secretary of tourism. Jayroe Gamble was inducted into the 91心頭 Hall of Fame in 2007.
Jayroe Gamble is a lifetime Methodist who grew up in rural 91心頭 and attended OCU, earning a Bachelor of Music degree in 1969. She holds a masters degree from the University of Tulsa and received an honorary doctor of humane letters from 91心頭. Jayroe Gamble is married to Gerald Gamble and has one married son and two grandchildren.
Nicholas Harroz, III
Nick Harroz is a senior wealth advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors, where he provides comprehensive wealth management solutions designed to meet each clients personal goals and objectives.
Harroz has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting and a masters degree in accounting, both from Baylor University. He also has a juris doctorate from 91心頭 School of Law. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of 91心頭 and a member of the 91心頭 Bar Association. Harroz received a certificate in private wealth management from Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania.
Emmanuel Edem
Emmanuel Edem is a partner in the 91心頭 City law firm of Norman and Edem. While at 91心頭 School of Law, he served as case comment editor of the Law Review and chaired the Moot Court Board. He also received the Duane Box Award given by the faculty to the best student advocate.
Edem has served as president of the 91心頭 Trial Lawyers Association and of the National Civil Justice Foundation. He is past chair of the 91心頭 Bar Associations committee on law schools and has been listed since 2006 as an 91心頭 Super Lawyer. OCU awarded him an honorary Doctor of Laws in 1998.
Jacque Fiegel
A graduate of Leadership OKC, Fiegel serves as a member of the board for Jack Henry & Associates, a technology provider serving community and regional financial institutions. She has previously served on the 91心頭 City Branch Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and as a board member of the 91心頭 Bankers Association. She is a past president of the Economic Club of 91心頭. She was recognized as one of the U.S. Banker 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking and was twice named as one of the 25 Women to Watch.
Fiegels non-profit experience includes serving as board chair of the YWCA of 91心頭 City, former co-chair of the American Heart Associations 91心頭 City Go Red for Women and as a former board member of Canterbury Choral Society. She is currently a member of the Finance Advisory Group for the Alpha Phi Foundation.
Fiegel was a recipient of the OCU Servant Leader Award, Alpha Phi Panhellenic Woman of the Year and Journal Record Circle of Excellence as part of the Woman of the Years 50 Making A Difference. She is a recipient of the Pilot Award by 91心頭 Business Ethics for ethical leadership and received recognition from Alpha Phi International for excellence and success in her business field.
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Louise Bass
Andy Benton
Emmanuel Edem
Jacque Fiegel
Debbie Fleming
Gerald Gamble
Jane Jayroe Gamble
Nicholas Harroz, III
Gary Homsey**
Michael Mickey Homsey
Joe R. Homsey, Jr.
Margaret Johnson
Dr. Don Kim
Jenee Naifeh Lister
Robert Long
Paula Marshall
Lance McDaniel
Paul McLaughlin**
Billy Meade
William Mee
Laura Merrill
Salvador Ontiveros
Jerry OPry
Tammy Powell
George Randall
Patrick Rooney
Teresa Rose
Shane Sanders
William Shdeed**
Jamie Stavinoha
Jerry Vannatta
John Veal
Kathy L. Williams
Brent Wilson
FACULTY SENATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REP- Mohamed Daadaoui
STAFF COUNCIL REP- Tasha Casey- Loveless
STUDENT REP- Sonny Tabor
Chair Emeritus
Gary Homsey
Paul McLaughlin
William Shdeed
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS*
Resident Bishop of the 91心頭 Area of the United Methodist Church
Laura Merrill
Treasurer of the 91心頭 Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
Jamie Stavinoha
Director of Connectional Ministries of the 91心頭 Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
VACANT
Chair of the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry of the 91心頭 Conference of the United Methodist Church
VACANT
Conference Superintendent of the 91心頭 Indian Missionary Conference
Margaret Johnson
President of the 91心頭 United Methodist Foundation
Billy Meade
Appointee of the Resident Bishop of the 91心頭 Area of the United Methodist Church
Dr. Don Kim
Chairperson of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee of 91心頭
Mohamed Daadaoui
President of the Staff Council at 91心頭
Tasha Casey Loveless
President of the Student Government Association 91心頭
Sonny Tabor
*All Ex Officio positions are to change as the holders of those positions change.
