Class Notes

Ujiro was honored to have been nominated in the "Impact" category of the University of Washington's Distinguished Staff Award (its highest staff honor), by the Leadership teams in the Division of Neonatology and Division of Genetic Medicine. Working alongside a team dedicated to improving the health of all children through clinical care, medical education, and research is a privilege.

Michael Larrañaga was named Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, the journal of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists and the American Industrial Hygiene Association.

Andrew "Drew" Brejda, EET '80, retired from Federal Civil Service 31 August, 2021 after a combined 43 years service in the US Army Active and Reserve Duty and Department of the Army Civilian service. Drew and his wife Jean now spend their time travelling the USA and the World with plans to visit all 50 states and as many foreign countries a we can.

Recent Alumi! Class of 2022

I am excited to be back in Tulsa and am the new Fund Development Associate for Pathways Adult Learning Center in Tulsa, My husband, Jeff ('95 BS. ME and MS. ME) continues his work as a stress analyst for Boeing. Our son will graduate from OSU this fall with his degree in Finance from the Spears School of Business!

Chad Carr (BS '01, MS '03 Animal Sciences) was promoted to full professor at the University of Florida where he serves as State Extension Meat Specialist. In June 2022, he was also recognized with the American Meat Science Association Distinguished Teaching Award.

Moved to Dallas TX to work at DAL! Aug of 2018

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July 10th, 2021 Married my best friend in Fort Worth TX (Phillip Kinney I love you with all my heart) xoxo

Thomas Schneider was promoted within the Oklahoma Office of Attorney General to Deputy General Counsel to the Attorney General.

Tim Poteete grew up on the banks of the Arkansas River in the town of Webbers Falls where he graduated high school in 1976. He loved the people and the history that flowed so richly through the soil of the Arkansas River Bottom.

After graduation, Tim attended Connors Junior College for two years before enrolling in his beloved alma mater Oklahoma State University, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Business in 1981. He was Loyal and True; loving not only the Cowboys, but also the Cowgirls! One in particular, Julie Moser, who eventually became his best friend and his forever wife. In his words, “I chased her until she caught me.” The two became one on June 18, 1983 and shared 38 years of love and adventure.

From 1983-1987, Tim worked many odd jobs to allow Julie to pursue her passion of coaching. They then moved back to the Webbers Falls, and Tim took over the family owned “Hit and Run” convenience store. A few years later, Tim bought and ran the local hardware and appliance store until 1992. Then an opportunity arose for him to finally pursue his love of History. In 1994, Tim received his Bachelor’s Degree in History from Northeastern State University and his Master’s Degree in History from the University of Arkansas in 1996. Believe it or not, his Thesis Committee only needed to ask one question in defense of his topic Mules in the Military! Tim and his dad raised many a fine, saddle mule; Sampson was his favorite.

In 1995, Tim and Julie returned to southwest Oklahoma, and Tim began work at the Museum of Natural History in Norman. In 1999 his dream job of being a Living History Interpreter at the Museum of the Great Plains became reality. For the past 22 years, Tim loved spending his days in the Trade House of the Holland Coffee Trading Post, sharing a wealth of knowledge to young and old alike. He was a member of the American Mountain Men and made many a lifelong friendship in the organization. But that’s certainly no surprise to those who knew Tim because he liked everyone and showed them respect, no matter their station in life. He was a natural storyteller and loved a good joke, especially the OU ones.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tim’s name to the Fletcher Christian Church Children’s Ministry or the Museum of the Great Plains (MPG) Tim Poteete Memorial Education Fund.

Kristen (McConnaughey) Lehmann, ’13 multimedia journalism, and husband Niklas welcomed daughter Paige on July 13, 2020. Paige already loves cheering on the Cowboys! They can’t wait to visit Stillwater as a family of three and introduce Paige to the OSU campus.

Founded OrthoOne Sports Medicine & Orthpaedics in April 2008. Elaine is a director and senior counsel for FedEx Corporation. Isabel 19, is a first year at UVA and is a member of the equestrian team. Nicholas 17, HS junior and Reese 16, HS sophomore. They participate in many sports and activities.

My grandfather was Leicester Bringham, one of the great wrestlers of 1922-1926. He taught all his grandkids how to wrestle on his living room floor. He and my grandmother (Freshman 1926 Irene Akin), were wonderful people. Looking through the 1926 yearbook, I see he was in a fraternity, a member of the Aggie Society and the O Club. Very busy guy!

Dr. Andrew Griffith, '96, const tech, published in December 2020 his co-authored paper, "A framework to assess higher education faculty workload in U.S. universities," in Innovations in Education and Teaching International, which is available to everyone for free at https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14703297.2020.1786432.

Dr. Andrew Griffith, '96, const tech, is the proprietor of Andrew Griffith CPA, a New York registered accounting firm, which began operations in 2019.

Cheryl Gandee retired from the U.S. Navy on 31 Dec 2020. She graduated from OSU in 1976 with a BS in Physiology and from OSUCOM in 1979 with a Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine. She served in the Navy as a general surgeon. She is a Fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Surgery and this year was recognized as a Distinguished Fellow. She is married to Thomas Gandee who graduated from OSU in 1975 with a Masters in Architecture.

Meredith Rush (B.S. Elementary Education, 2014) was selected as the 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year at Schell Elementary in Plano, TX. She has taught 2nd grade for the past 7 years. Meredith loves teaching her students all about Oklahoma State during college week.

In December 2020, Ujiro Okiomah completed the requirements and obtained the certification of Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (FACMPE). Fellow status (FACMPE) is the most prestigious designation you can earn in the medical practice management profession. It signifies superior standards of performance, professional competency, and encourages ongoing personal and professional development in the field. Established in 1956, ACMPE is the standard-setting and certification division of Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), the premier association for professional administrators and leaders of medical group practices.

John Hansen, MA, English Literature '12, was selected as Educator of the Year for the 42nd Annual Andy Devine Awards presented by the Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce. John received a BA in English from the University of Iowa and his work has appeared or is forthcoming in The Summerset Review, The Pluralist, Philological Review, The Griot: The Journal of African American Studies, PopMatters, Aethlon: The Journal of Sport Literature, and Philosophy Pathways. He is English Faculty at Mohave Community College in Arizona.

Mandy (Imgarten) Bradley ('07) and her husband, Jonathan, welcomed a happy and healthy little Cowboy, Lucas Edward Bradley, on Aug. 12, 2020. He joins big brother, Mason, in their home in Dallas, TX.

I joined OSU's College of Arts and Sciences as the event and alumni relations specialist in October 2018. It's great working for my alma mater! Go Pokes!