The Code Calls Campaign Volunteers

Bryan Begley was the co-founder of two energy-focused private investment firms: 1901 Partners and ZBI Ventures. He earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering from OSU and an MBA from Harvard University. During his time at OSU, Bryan was President of the Student Government Association, a candidate for the Rhodes Scholarship and a Truman Scholar. Bryan is currently the Chair of the OSU Foundation Board of Trustees and Chair of MEMCO, the OSU Foundation Investment Management Company. Jessica earned her OSU degree in Family Relations and Child Development while also serving as Vice-President of the Off-Campus Student Association. She has two master’s degrees, one in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Massachusetts and one in Psychology from Grand Canyon University. Jessica is a Board Officer for the US Pain Foundation where she actively advocates for children with chronic pain conditions. The couple have two daughters. Their oldest daughter, Ashton, is a proud OSU alumna with degrees in Marketing and History and a former member of the OSU Women’s Golf Team. Their other daughter Madison is a senior studying psychology at Colorado State University and an active community volunteer. Jessica and Bryan reside in Southlake, Texas with their golden retriever Maximus. Their commitment to education and community empowerment is evident in their various leadership roles and philanthropic efforts.

Gina Lynn Bridwell graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Elementary Education and was involved with the College of Education and Human Sciences Student Council. She served as Pledge Trainer for Chi Omega Sorority. Gina is an active volunteer within her community. She served on the Texas Governor’s Commission for Women and is a member of the OSU Foundation Board of Governors. Tucker Bridwell, president of Mansefeldt Investments and a Southern Methodist University alumnus, serves on several prominent boards, including the Southwestern Medical Foundation and the SMU Board of Trustees. Passionate about supporting OSU through scholarships and programs that empower teachers, Gina and Tucker embody the spirit of philanthropy and community service. The couple reside in Abilene, Texas, and are parents to four children.

Brian Callahan is the President & CEO for ISN Software Corporation, a global leader in contractor and supplier information. Brian earned his bachelor’s from Oklahoma State University in accounting and was active on campus with Army ROTC, Spears School of Business Student Council and Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He was inducted into the SSB Hall of Fame in 2019 and was recognized for excellence by SSB in 2021. He is a current OSU Foundation Trustee, lifetime member of the OSU Alumni Association and a 2024 OSU Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus. Brian previously served on the Spears Business Dean's Council Executive Committee and was a former board member for the Eastin Center for Career Readiness. Angie is an OSU legacy, with both of her parents having graduated from OSU, where her father was also a successful wrestler. She received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from OSU and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and Kappa Delta Pi. She earned her master's degree in educational administration at the University of Hawaii, going on to teach and coach at middle and intermediate schools in Hawaii, Kansas and Oklahoma, where she earned a Teacher of the Year award. A versatile professional, she has also been involved in several real estate projects. Brian’s leadership roles and Angie’s commitment to education reflect their shared dedication to their alma mater and their community. Residing in Dallas with their three adult children, they are pillars of support for OSU and embody the Cowboy spirit through their philanthropy and service.

Julie Connelly worked nearly 20 years as a Vice President at ISN Software Corporation in Dallas before taking an early retirement in 2022. One of the highlights of her career was a three-year expat assignment in Sydney, Australia, where she led three regional offices in Australia and New Zealand. Prior to ISN, she worked at KMPG as an IT auditor. She holds an undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems and an MBA from OSU and was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. In 2008, she received the Spears School of Business Outstanding Young Alumnus Award. In 2011, she was recognized as one of the Top 50 MBA Alums and in 2024 she received the MSIS Cloud of Honor award. Julie also serves on the Board of Trustees at The Lamplighter School in Dallas. Since graduation, she has given back to the Spears School by participating in the Spears Mentoring program, on-campus recruiting activities, serving as a judge in case competitions and speaking to numerous business classes and organizations. Julie was born and raised in Stillwater and lives in Dallas with her husband, Claude, and their daughter, Mary. Together, they proudly support the Horizon Scholars Program at OSU, which will welcome its inaugural class of scholarship recipients in Fall 2026.

Larry Ferguson, the former Chairman/President/CEO of Schreiber Foods, the world’s largest employee-owned dairy company, holds a degree in Animal Science from OSU and is a recipient of the 2016 Ferguson Distinguished Ag Alumni Award and the 2002 Animal Science Graduate of Distinction Award. Kay Ferguson, a retired teacher, attended OSU, where she met Larry, and received her degree in Secondary Education from Utah State University. Larry serves on the Foundation’s Board of Governors and Kay is on the Women for OSU Council and was a member of the OSU Presidential Search Committee in 2020-21. Together, they were recognized as OSU Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni in 2017 and inducted into the OSU Hall of Fame in 2022. Instrumental in establishing the Ferguson College of Agriculture, Larry and Kay continue to shape OSU’s agricultural education. They reside in Hot Springs, Arkansas, with their three children, Kyle, Bryant and Stephen, and have left an indelible mark on their alma mater and the community.

Joe Hall is a member of the OSU/A&M Board of Regents and formerly served as the Chair. He was first appointed to serve as a member of the A&M Board of Regents by Governor Brad Henry in 2003, then reappointed by Governor Mary Fallin in 2011, and again reappointed by Governor Kevin Stitt in 2019. He is also the owner and CEO of Joe D. Hall General Contractors and is involved in construction/engineering and real estate development in Western Oklahoma as well as in ranching operations. Joe also serves as a Trustee for The McKnight Center, and he served as Chair of the OSU Presidential Search Committee in 2020-21. Joe is an OSU Civil Engineering graduate, graduating with honors. He and his wife, Vickie, are longtime supporters of OSU students and the arts, having established the Joe D. Hall Family OSU Scholarship endowment, which supports rural Oklahoma students. Residing in Elk City, Oklahoma, with their two daughters, Grace and Hope, who are also proud OSU alumni, Vickie and Joe continue to impact the lives of others through their philanthropy and community engagement.

Shelly Lambertz is Executive Chairman for Continental Resources, the oil and gas company that was founded by Shelly’s father, Harold Hamm, in 1967. In 2022, she was listed by Oil and Gas Investor as among the 25 Most Influential Women in Energy. She is also a director of The Harold Hamm Foundation, which focuses on factors that contribute to success in life, including health and education. Shelly earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Administration from OSU, was a member of Pi Beta Phi and is a current member of the OSU Foundation Board of Trustees. Gant Lambertz, a University of Kansas alumnus with his CPA, manages real estate investments and is a member of the Campaign Cabinet for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Residing in Oklahoma City with their two children, Shelly and Gant’s commitment to philanthropy and community service reflects their shared values and dedication to making a positive impact in their community.

Rick Muncrief recently retired as President and CEO of Devon Energy, an Oklahoma City-based oil and gas company, one of the nation’s largest oil and natural gas producers Prior to Devon, Rick served as CEO and Chairman of the Board of WPX Energy. Rick is a recipient of the OSU Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award and a member of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Hall of Fame. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering Technology and was a member of Phi Delta Theta and the Society of Petroleum engineers. Gail Muncrief serves on the OSU Foundation Board of Trustees, Women for OSU Council and Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute (HPNRI) Advisory Board. Gail earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major from OSU’s College of Home Economics, holding leadership positions in Mortar Board, Orange and Black Quill and Chi Omega sorority. Her MEd is from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and Gail has been a dedicated educator for students in elementary through college. Additionally, she served as a University Extension Educator for Montana State University and New Mexico State University. Residing in Edmond, Oklahoma, Rick and Gail’s many interests include energy, engineering, education, nutrition, agriculture, health science/research and athletics. They are dedicated supporters of OSU, notably establishing the Rick and Gail Muncrief Executive Director role at HPNRI.

Darton Zink is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Zeeco, Inc., which is the world leader in industrial combustion and environmental technologies, for oil and gas, power generation and chemical processing industries. Both Darton and Jamie are members of the Oklahoma State University Foundation Board of Governors, and Darton also serves on the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Darton holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Jamie graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Jamie is a board member of Gaining Ground, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing literacy opportunities to children living in economically disadvantaged areas, and a trustee for the Zink Family Foundation. Residing in Tulsa, Jamie and Darton are enthusiastic supporters of OSU, contributing to the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, the Spears School of Business and OSU Athletics while embodying the values of philanthropy and community service.

Ross McKnight, a Ferguson College of Agriculture graduate, is the President of RoMac Oil Company and Chairman of Olney BancShares of Texas. Alongside his wife, Billie, a Spears School of Business graduate, Ross has been a dedicated supporter of Oklahoma State University for many years. They chaired the highly successful Branding Success comprehensive campaign, which raised $1.2 billion for OSU. They also founded the prestigious McKnight Scholars Leadership program, aimed at attracting students from beyond Oklahoma to OSU, nurturing their leadership abilities and providing scholarship aid. Additionally, the McKnights were pivotal in establishing The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, endowing it to ensure world-class entertainment at OSU. Their philanthropy extends to various OSU athletic programs as well, including football, basketball and golf, as well as scholarships. Ross is an honorary member of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, and both Billie and Ross serve on The McKnight Center board. During his time as a student at OSU, Ross was active in student government, Blue Key honor society and the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Billie was involved in student organizations including the Spears School of Business Student Council, Mortar Board and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. The couple reside in Throckmorton, Texas.

Barry Sanders is a living football legend. An esteemed member of Oklahoma State University’s Ring of Honor, Sanders’ 1988 Heisman-winning campaign is widely regarded as the greatest offensive season in college football history. The OSU running back set 36 NCAA records that season, rushing for 2,628 yards and 37 touchdowns in only 11 games. He averaged 7.6 yards per carry and more than 320 total yards per game. Sanders went on to have an illustrious NFL career, playing 11 seasons for the Detroit Lions. He was inducted to both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame in 2004. Since retiring from football in 1999, Sanders has focused on growing his business relationships, which span across dozens of companies, including his Barry Sanders Nissan dealerships and Lefty’s Cheesesteak stores. He holds a special assistant role to the Ford Family and the Detroit Lions’ President and supports several charities. He tries to spend as much time as he can with his four sons, Barry, Nigel, Nic and Noah.