FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2016

Governor Mary Fallin Announces Education Appointments

OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today announced the following appointments to education-related boards. Each appointment has been confirmed by the state Senate.

Board of Trustees for Langston University-Oklahoma City and Langston University-Tulsa

Stanley L. Evans, of Oklahoma City, was appointed to a seven-year term that ends in June 2023. He succeeds M.L. Jemison. Evans retired from the U.S. Army in 2000 after 32 years of service. He started law school at age 54 and went on to become associate dean for students at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. He retired in 2012, but remains involved at the college as a counselor, adviser and recruiter.

Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University-Tulsa

John O’Connor, of Tulsa, was appointed to a seven-year term that ends in June 2022. He is succeeding Henry Primeaux. O’Connor, who earned his law degree from the University of Tulsa, is chairman and chief executive officer of Newton, O’Connor, Turner & Ketchum law firm.

Board of Regents of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

David L. Ferrell, of Chickasha, was appointed to replace Hilary Kitz. He will serve a seven-year term that ends in June 2023. Ferrell, who earned a master’s degree in business administration from Cameron University, is market president for Bank of Commerce.

Board of Regents of Oklahoma City Community College

Kevin S. Perry, of Edmond, was appointed to succeed Theresa Moisant. He will serve a seven-year term ending April 2023. Perry, who earned a bachelor’s degree in banking and finance from Morehouse College in Atlanta, is the president and chief executive officer of Perry Publishing & Broadcasting Co.

Chris A. Lawson, of Oklahoma City, is succeeding Helen Camey, who resigned. He will serve the remainder of her term, which ends in April 2020. Lawson, a graduate of Oklahoma City University, is president and chief executive officer of the non-profit Ann Lacy Foundation.

Board of Regents of Tulsa Community College

Caron Lawhorn, of Tulsa, was appointed to a seven-year term that ends in June 2023. She succeeds Larry D. Leonard. Lawhorn, who earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Tulsa, is senior vice president of ONE Gas Inc.

Board of Regents of Rose State College

R. Brandon Clabes, of Choctaw, was appointed to succeed Dick Hefton. Clabes will serve a seven-year term that expires in 2023. Clabes, a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and the FBI National Academy, is police chief for the city of Midwest City.

Board of Regents of Carl Albert State College

Ronald Lawson, of Spiro, is being reappointed to serve a new seven-year term that expires in July 2023. Lawson, who earned his law degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1981, is a senior member of the law office of Lawson & Grant.

Dwight D. Spencer, of Sallisaw, is filling the unexpired term of the late Jerry Hetherington. His term will end in July 2019. Spencer, who earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, is owner and general manager of Blue Ribbon Auto Group.

Board of Regents of Redlands Community College

Dr. David Von Tungeln, of Calumet, was appointed to serve a seven-year term though April 2023. He is succeeding Charlie Beard. Von Tungeln, a veterinarian, owns Von Tungeln Farms, a large livestock and farming operation.

Board of Regents of Murray State College

Steven R. Jolly, of Sulphur, was reappointed to serve a seven-year term that expires in June 2023. Jolly is the district manager of the Arbuckle Master Conservancy District.

Board of Regents of Northern Oklahoma College

Daniel “Chad” Dillingham, of Enid, was appointed to succeed Keith James. He will serve a five-year term that ends in June 2021. Dillingham is president and co-owner of Dillingham Insurance.

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