Your Alumni Board is here to represent you, keep you informed, and celebrate your accomplishments.
You are a vital part of the story of our alma mater. Whether you attended when it was Central Pilgrim College, Miltonvale Wesleyan College, Bartlesville Wesleyan College, or Oklahoma Wesleyan University, you belong to our OKWU family!
We are excited to announce the new members of our Alumni Board. We are already hard at work on ways to keep our alumni family connected to what is happening at the University. Please plan to get involved, join the mailing list, and share your life updates with us so we can celebrate with you!
Eric Mills, Alumni Board President
Eric Mills (Class of '92) serves as the President of Faces With Names International, a ministry designed to help orphans and widows move beyond a life of survival, and thrive, to fulfill their God given purpose. Eric also serves as the US Pastoral Director for Orphan Sunday & Stand Sunday with the Christian Alliance for Orphans.
Eric holds his Master of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary and is an ordained pastor in The Wesleyan Church. His previous experience at OKWU includes serving in the Enrollment Services Office, Coaching the Men’s Soccer Team, and serving as an Adjunct Professor.
Eric is thankful for the foundation OKWU set as a student athlete to prepare him for almost 30 years in ministry. Eric loves OKWU and is an avid follower and supporter of OKWU sports.
Eric and his wife Susan are adoptive parents and reside with their three children in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Jeremy Little, Alumni Vice President
Jeremy graduated from Oklahoma Wesleyan University in 2002 with a degree in Pastoral and Youth Ministries and married Melissa, also a graduate of OKWU, that same year. Jeremy served full time in youth ministry in various churches for 12 years before they moved back to Bartlesville in 2013. Jeremy currently serves as one of the Worship Pastors at First Wesleyan Church in Bartlesville as well as a full time photographer for the Patriot Auto Group. Jeremy and Melissa have 2 children, Caleb (2007) and Olivia (2012).
Betty Lou Harris, Member at Large
Betty Lou (Freiheit) Harris (’65 MWC) is a graduate of MWC with a master’s in Library Science. (MLS). She and her husband Phil have lived in Bartlesville for 2 years.
Betty and Phil received the Alumni Hall of Fame award during Homecoming 2024.
Previously, Betty Lou has led ministries of all kinds - Most loved speaking at ladies’ retreats - and planning/leading retreats, seminars, conventions.
Aaron Bunker, Alumni Director
Aaron Bunker, a 2007 graduate, returned to Oklahoma Wesleyan University in June 2012 and has since taken on various roles focused on student development and engagement.
In 2024, he added Alumni Director to his OKWU resume. Bunker also serves as the Director of PATH Development, leading a team that assists students in navigating college life. With his extensive experience, Bunker is committed to fostering strong relationships with alumni and supporting their continued success. OKWU alumni can look forward to a fresh take on alumni engagement.
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