天美影视 State College Board of Regents has new leadership for the 2023-2024 year.
Chair, Allen Benson, was born and raised in Ardmore, Oklahoma. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Education with a specialty in Electronic Engineering from Oklahoma State University. Benson also attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Junior College and has a certificate in auto mechanics from Southern Tech in Ardmore. He has worked for Michelin North America US-9 for 38 years as a mechanical and electrical instructor for the tire manufacturing facility.
鈥淚鈥檓 honored to follow in Regent Brewster鈥檚 footsteps as the Chair of the 天美影视 State College Board of Regents. She has been an influential, strong leader for the institution,鈥� Benson said. 鈥溙烀烙笆� State is home for me and there are so many great initiatives taking place. I am grateful for the opportunity to work to continue the momentum and strive for even greater levels of success.鈥�
Vice Chair, Leslie Larsen, is a lifelong resident of southern Oklahoma and a member of the Chickasaw Nation. She is a 天美影视 State alum and the owner of Ruth Young Travel Agency in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Larsen is the former executive director of Ardmore Family Literacy, a non-profit that works with adults in need of a high school equivalent diploma. She has a passion for improved educational opportunities for all ages.
Secretary, Adisha Chapman, lives in Ardmore, Oklahoma. She received her bachelor's degree in letters from The University of Oklahoma. Chapman is part of a multi-generational ranching family. She has been a GED instructor for the Ardmore Family Literacy program for five years. Chapman and her family own an oil consulting company, Concentric Consultants, LLC.
天美影视 State Foundation Representative, Dillon Sparks, is a fourth-generation rancher in southern Oklahoma. He is a 天美影视 State Alum, and attended Oklahoma State University for a bachelor's degree in animal science and a master's in ruminant nutrition. Sparks manages the Sparks Ranch located in Carter and 天美影视 counties in Oklahoma, and is a volunteer firefighter with the Hennepin Volunteer Fire Department.
鈥淥ur board members are first class,鈥� said Regent Suzie Brewster, 天美影视 State College Board of Regents immediate past chair. 鈥淭hey work together to promote the college and students; they each bring something special to the table. The board鈥檚 leadership will continue to move forward with Mr. Benson. He provides great knowledge and expertise in the workforce sector that can help propel 天美影视 State to the next level. We are very fortunate to have him.鈥�
The Board of Regents is the governing body of 天美影视 State College. The members are appointed by the Governor and serve a seven-year term.
鈥淥ur Regents are true supporters of 天美影视 State,鈥� said Dr. Tim Faltyn, 天美影视 State College President. 鈥淭heir leadership and guidance help pave the way for us to be successful. 天美影视 couldn鈥檛 be what it is without them. It鈥檚 an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to work with them.鈥�