Friday, December 23, 2011

Fallin Announces Year-End Appointments

Governor Mary Fallin today announced appointments to the State Board of Career and Technology Education, Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, Teachers’ Retirement System Board of Trustees and the Board of Regents of the Tulsa Community College.

State Board of Career and Technology Education
Marilyn Harrel of Weatherford is on the board of directors at the Bank of Western Oklahoma. She has taught at Putnam City and Leedey Schools. Harrel received a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University. She is being reappointed and will represent the third Congressional District. Senate confirmation is required for her appointment.

Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges
Lou Watkins of Stillwater is a former college professor and department chair. She currently serves on the board of regents for OSU A&M colleges. Watkins received a bachelor’s degree and a masters in secondary education from OSU. She is being reappointed and is representing Congressional District 3. Senate confirmation is required for her appointment.

Teachers’ Retirement System Board of Trustees
Bill Peacher of Tulsa is a managing member at William Peacher, an investment banking and financial consulting firm. He received a bachelor’s from Oklahoma State University and masters in business administration from Harvard Business School. Peacher is replacing Richard Neptune.

Stew Meyers of Oklahoma City is the president of Meyers Life Agency. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma. Meyers is replacing Galeard Roper.

Board of Regents of the Tulsa Community College
Dan Keating of Tulsa is the president of Summit Consolidated Group, a national brokerage and insurance company. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tulsa and masters in business administration from OU. Keating currently serves on the board of directors for the Salvation Army, State Chamber of Commerce and Valley National Bank. He is replacing Robert Burton who resigned. Keating’s appointment requires Senate confirmation.

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