ROWE |
Kenneth D. Rowe, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, served as Chair of the board from 2006 until 2008 and was re-elected as Chair in November 2010. Mr. Rowe currently serves the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center as the Vice President for Administrative Affairs. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Arts Institute, Inc., the Board of Directors for Academic Physicians Insurance Company, and the not for profit, Health Sciences Facility, Inc. Board. Mr. Rowe previously served on the Operating Board of the Medicaid HMO, Heartland Health Plan of Oklahoma, and the Tulsa Medical Education Foundation Board. Prior to this position, he worked for two years as the Director of Internal Auditing for the University of Oklahoma, directing the internal audit activities for OU, Cameron University, and Rogers State University. Preceding this role, he had thirteen years of experience in the banking industry where he conducted fraud investigations and internal audits for large bank holding companies. Ken earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from East Central University and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Oklahoma. In addition to being a licensed C.P.A., he is also a Certified Fraud Examiner, and is a member of the Certified Fraud Examiners, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants. |
KILLBLANE |
Casey Killblane, appointed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, resides in Davis, Oklahoma with her husband and two sons on the Flying L Ranch. Mrs. Killblane served as Chair from 2008 - 2010. In addition to being a mom and housewife, Ms. Killblane owns an oil and gas company, Wentz Production, LLC. She received her B.S. in Finance from Oklahoma State University, and has had a very successful career in philanthropy working as Director of Annual Giving and Women's Services for Sharp HealthCare Foundation in San Diego, and as Director of Community Relations for the San Diego Community Foundation. Ms. Killblane also served as Mrs. Barbara Bush's personal aide from 1987 to 1989. She currently serves on the Davis Public School Foundation, the Murray County Election Board, and the Board of Trustees for the Methodist Church, Ardmore District. Ms. Killblane previously served on the Board of Regents for Murray State College and the State Board of Education. |
FOSTER |
George E. Foster, O.D., appointed by the Speaker of the House, is Dean of the College of Optometry at Northeastern State University and Chairman of the Cherokee County Health Services Council. He is Past-President of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry, a member of the Leadership Oklahoma Class VII, National Rural Health Association, Oklahoma Academy for State Goals, an Associate member of the American Public Health Association, and is an active member of a number of other state and national professional associations and civic organizations. Dr. Foster brings to the Board of Directors over 40 years of experience in the public health sector, working with the state and local governments in the areas of education, public health, and program development and implementation. Dr. Foster is committed to assuring that access, accountability and affordability with dignity are the hallmarks of health care delivery in the rural setting. |
GEBHART |
Jim R. Gebhart, FACHE, appointed by the Attorney General, is the President of Mercy Health Center. Gebhart relocated to Oklahoma in 2009 from Texas where he was the senior executive vice president and chief operating officer of Hillcrest Health System in Waco. Gebhart has more than 20 years experience in health care and is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. He is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University, where he earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. Gebhart also holds a Master’s degree from the University of Dallas Graduate School of Management in Healthcare Administration. Gebhart is a member of the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Hospital Association, Leadership Oklahoma City, and Oklahoma March of Dimes. He serves on the Board of Advisors of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce as well as the Board of Trustees of Oklahoma Baptist University. He is a native of western Oklahoma. |
LISSAU |
W.R. "Bill" Lissau, appointed by the State Treasurer. As President of The William K. Warren Foundation from 1981 to 2004 and currently Vice Chairman of the Board, Bill has devoted much of his time to the welfare of his community. Upholding the legacy of the Warren Foundation in making a difference in the community, Bill has spearheaded innumerable contributions to local and national charitable organizations. In addition to his duties with The William K. Warren Foundation, Bill also serves on the Board of Directors of the Saint Francis Health System and as President of the Saint Francis Hospital at Broken Arrow Foundation. Bill is a graduate of The University of Tulsa with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. He has served on the boards of numerous organizations. In 2004, Bill was selected by Governor Brad Henry to serve as Treasurer of the Governor's Committee for Passage of the Tobacco Tax, SQ 713. Bill's honors include: Bishop Kelley High School Hall of Fame; Oklahoma State Senate Citizen Leadership Award, 1999 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Hope Award; 2000 American Diabetes Association "Man of the Year" and as the Alzheimer's Association Honorary Chairman in 2005. |
NOWLIN |
Lisa Nowlin, D.D.S., appointed by the Governor, is a native of Oklahoma City and now resides in Elk City, Oklahoma. Dr. Nowlin attended Baylor University and the University of Central Oklahoma. She earned her D.D.S. degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. She has served in the Oklahoma DDent Voluntary Service Program, and currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Western Technical Center Dental Assisting Program. Prior to this, Dr. Nowlin served on the Gifted Advisory Board for Elk City Public Schools. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Oklahoma Dental Association, and the Southwest District Oklahoma Dental Association. Dr. Nowlin is currently in private practice in Elk City. |
WALTERS BIZÉ |
Susan Walters Bizé, appointed by the State Auditor and Inspector, is a founding board member. She also served as Chair of the Board from November 2003 to November 2005. Ms. Bizé is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Central Oklahoma and Of Counsel to the law firm of Lester, Loving & Davies. She practiced for many years as a CPA and attorney in the public and private sectors, primarily in the areas of tax and business law. She worked with numerous state legislatures and Congress while serving as Senior Government Relations Counsel for J.C. Penney, Company, Inc., in Dallas and Washington, DC. Upon returning to Oklahoma, Ms. Bizé served as Regional Vice-President for the American Cancer Society where she oversaw the implementation of programs in western Oklahoma. She holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Accountancy degrees from Rice University, and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas. She is a member of the Oklahoma and Texas Bar Associations, the Oklahoma Society of CPAs, and serves on the Board of Directors of a variety of charitable and civic organizations. |
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