Cowboy Family,

 

As I look ahead at the opportunities before us, it is important to create a strong team of trusted partners who will help advise me on major University initiatives to advance Oklahoma State University to new heights of academic, research, and service excellence in the years to come.

 

I am pleased to recommend the appointment of three individuals who are well-acquainted with our university and will bring tremendous experiences and distinguished backgrounds to their new positions. These appointments are pending OSU/A&M Board of Regents approval during a regularly scheduled meeting on September 10.

 

Kyle Wray has been named interim Senior Vice President for Executive Affairs. Mr. Wray previously served as the Vice President for Enrollment and Brand Management for the Stillwater campus. In this new role, Mr. Wray will serve as a chief strategic advisor to the President, directly involved with a wide range of activities and initiatives supporting the university’s strategic plan.

 

Mr. Wray also will direct the interactions with OSU system officials and work in support of the President’s plans with the OSU/A&M Board of Regents, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and several additional vital partners and constituents.

 

Dr. Johnny Stephens has been named interim Senior Vice President for Health Affairs. In this role, Dr. Stephens will oversee and align the OSU System on public health initiatives to protect and improve the health and safety of various university communities. Dr. Stephens recently was named Interim President of OSU Center for Health Sciences.

 

He will leverage and align the knowledge and research of OSU-CHS with health policies, initiatives, and activities to serve the entire OSU System. 

 

Brandee Hancock will serve as interim Chief Legal Officer. In this role, Ms. Hancock will serve as the primary legal advisor to the President and lead liaison to the OSU legal team. She will oversee legal matters relative to the President’s office and retain her position as Deputy General Counsel for the OSU A&M Board of Regents.

 

I have additional talented staff members who will be providing support in the president’s office. Read more about the team.

 

Thank you in advance for your support of this leadership team and the mission of OSU.

 

Go Pokes!

 

Dr. Kayse Shrum
President