The academic world has always been in my blood. My mom was part of Barnsdall Public Schools for 16 years, as well as many of my family members who are currently there. I have always had a servant heart. I was part of the real estate world for several years as an...
Professional Background I have worked at OKWU for 15 years and 5 years at ORU working with continuing education and working adult populations. I resonate with the “working adult” student, as I was one myself. I have been online support initially in the...
Tracie Gillette has served as the Head Coach of OKWU’s volleyball program since 2010. Gillette, a Wyoming native, attended what was then Bartlesville Wesleyan College from 1993 to 1998, graduating with a degree in physical education. She was a standout for the Eagles...
Dr. Eric Gray received his B.A. from the University of Oklahoma, his M.F.A. from the University of Alabama, and his Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. A native of Bartlesville, Gray originally had no interest in being a part of the OKWU community; instead, he hoped...
Gene Hartman has served as an assistant men’s basketball coach at OKWU since March 2015. Hartman, a native of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, attended OKWU as a student from 2005 to 2009. During his time on campus, he was a four-year basketball player and spent one year...
Professional Background Previously worked at OKWU as the Human Resources Specialist. Came to OKWU is 2024 from West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas where I worked in HR as a HR Generalist II, in charge of Student Employment as well as Camps. Professional...
Mike Hood joins OKWU after more than 20 years working at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. He was LeTourneau’s Vice President for Finance and Administration since 2011. “Mike Hood has an obvious love for Jesus and others,” said President Jim Dunn. “His mission...
