The purpose of the USAO Foundation is to support the mission of the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma.
First Vice Chair - Chickasha, OK
Committees:
Development
Investment
Community Relations
Second Vice Chair - Chickasha, OK
Committees:
Compliance
Development
Investment
Nominating
Outreach
Corbin Lee is a Chickasha native and Chickasha High School graduate. After attending USAO, he completed his degree at the University of Oklahoma. Corbin is currently the Director of the YMCA in Chickasha, where he has served for 10+ years. He lives in Chickasha with his wife, a Nurse Practitioner, and their two children.
Secretary/Treasurer - Nichols Hills, OK
Committees:
Investment Committee, Chair
Compliance
Community Relations
Outreach
Mari joined the USAO faculty in 1976, drawn by its innovative liberal education approach and IDS program. After serving on the faculty for eleven years, a medical issue required her resignation. She has been a dedicated supporter of USAO, serving seven years on the USAO Foundation Board, including a term as Board Chair. She served on the Foundation Board of Oklahoma City Community College and completed five years on its Executive Committee.
Member at Large - Oklahoma City, OK
Committees:
Community Relations
A 2014 graduate of USAO, Chris has been actively involved with the university since, serving on the USAO Alumni Association Board and working in the Advancement office. Currently, Chris is the Director of National Philanthropy for Genesys Works, with prior fundraising experience at Oklahoma City Community College and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Living in Oklahoma City, he remains connected to Chickasha and is enthusiastic about supporting USAO’s role in Oklahoma's higher education system. With a focus on fundraising, Chris is committed to advocating for and investing in USAO, including establishing an endowed scholarship with the Foundation.
Immediate Past Chair - Norman, OK
Don Holladay is a retired attorney and former trial lawyer with a focus on constitutional litigation. He served as lead counsel in the federal case that successfully challenged Oklahoma’s ban on same-sex marriage. Don taught at the University of Oklahoma College of Law for over 30 years and is a past co-recipient of the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Courageous Lawyer Award. He and his wife Kay live in Norman.
Chickasha, OK
Committees:
Development
Nominating
Outreach
Erica has lived in Grady County all her life and graduated from Amber-Pocasset High School before earning a PLC scholarship to USAO. She and her husband operated Alexander Eats in Chickasha, where they supported USAO’s baseball and softball teams through hosting and mentoring. She is a dedicated member of various boards and councils, including the Chamber of Commerce, Chickasha Public School Foundation, Festival of Light, and Chickasha YMCA, demonstrating her commitment to making a positive impact in her community. She takes great pride in the strong family unit she and her husband have cultivated, all while actively contributing to the betterment of Chickasha through her role on the City Council. An honors graduate of Leadership Chickasha and a proud alumnus of The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Erica's dedication to personal and professional growth shines through. Erica is currently an Account Representative at Team Standley.
Moore, OK
Committees:
Community Relations
Milton is a senior pastor and active community member in Chickasha. Employed as the Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator for Chickasha Public Schools, he brings valuable experience from both secondary and post-secondary education. He is committed to supporting USAO and contributing to its growth and development.
Tulsa, OK
Stan is a USAO graduate from the class of 2002, where he was a standout member of the Men’s Basketball Team and earned degrees in Biology and Chemistry. He is now an inpatient hospitalist at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee, OK, and instructs medical students and residents. Inducted into the USAO Alumni Hall of Fame, he is committed to supporting his alma mater and fostering alumni engagement. Based in Tulsa, he remains connected to Chickasha and is enthusiastic about contributing to the USAO Foundation.
Norman, OK
Committees:
Nominating
Community Relations
Chris Allen is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a degree in letters and later an M.A. and Ph.D. in English. He served as a U.S. Air Force officer during the Vietnam War era and spent over 30 years working in the oil and gas industry, primarily with Devon Energy and Chesapeake Energy. Throughout his career, Chris also taught literature courses at Oklahoma City University and the University of Oklahoma. Since retiring, he has continued to teach at the University of Oklahoma and offers adult education courses at the Oklahoma Center for Continuing Education. Chris lives in Norman, Oklahoma, with his wife.
Norman, OK
Committees:
Outreach
Chris Jeffries, a Chickasha native, earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from USAO and an MBA from the University of Oklahoma. With experience in sales management, academic advising, and as Director of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Oklahoma, Chris brings a strong background in education and leadership to the USAO Foundation Board of Trustees. Currently, he is a business instructor at Norman High School, where he is committed to mentoring the next generation.
Blanchard, OK
Committees:
Nominating, Chair
Investment
Outreach
Tim is a Commercial Lender at Arvest Bank in Chickasha, where he has worked since 2020, with over 20 years of experience in banking. A 1997 USAO graduate with a BS in Economics and a minor in Mathematics, he also serves on the Chickasha Emergency Food Pantry Board and as an Ambassador for the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife have a blended family with four children.
Chickasha, OK
Committees:
Development, Chair
Nominating
Outreach
Anadarko, OK
Committees:
Community Relations
Amber Silverhorn-Wolfe is an enrolled citizen of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, she is also of Kiowa, Cheyenne and Arapaho, and Mexican descent. Amber obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Cameron University, and a Master Degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma. Currently, she serves on various boards and committees as an advocate for Native American students within PK-12th grade and higher education settings. Amber is also a full-time student at the University of Oklahoma pursuing a PhD in Adult and Higher Education with an emphasis in Adult and Continuing Education (ACE). She lives in her hometown of Anadarko, Oklahoma with her husband Vincent and their four children Kaleiya, Talib, KyMani and Cambria.
Blanchard, OK
Committees:
Development
Investment
Community Relations
Richard is a veteran educator, entrepreneur, and community leader with deep roots in Chickasha. After growing up in Fort Worth, Texas, and running his own printing business, he earned degrees from Decatur Baptist College and North Texas State University. He served in the Air Force Reserve, taught at various institutions including North Carolina State University, and developed nationwide drug abuse response programs. In Oklahoma, he spearheaded initiatives at OSU, founded and managed several businesses, and contributed to community organizations. Now based in Chickasha, he operates Always Real Estate Services and is enthusiastic about supporting USAO through the Foundation Board, bringing a wealth of experience and dedication to his role.
Chickasha, OK
Committees:
Compliance
Nominating
Karol attended USAO in the early 2000s and has always admired the campus and its role in the town's history. She currently manages Two Vets Clothing and Dragoon Graphics. Inspired by recent community classes and excited about the college's integration into local events, she is eager to support the USAO Foundation and contribute to its mission.
Chickasha, OK
Committees:
Development
Nominating
Outreach