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Kendal W. Starks graduated from OSU in 1976 with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics and 1978 with a master’s degree in agricultural economics.
While on campus, Starks was a graduate research assistant and teaching assistant for the Department of Agricultural Economics.
Following his graduation, Starks went to work for Stillwater National Bank and Trust Company, serving in numerous leadership positions including senior vice president. He was named president of BancFirst Stillwater in 1988 and retired as executive vice president and director of community banking with BancFirst in January 2023.
Starks is passionate about OSU and staying involved with his alma mater. He has served on the Ferguson College of Agriculture Dean’s Advisory Committee as well as the OSU Foundations Board of Governors and Board of Trustees. In 2010, Starks received the Ferguson College of Agriculture Distinguished Alumni Award.
In addition to honors and involvement with his alma mater, Starks has continued to be an active member of his community. He has served on the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, Stillwater Medical Foundation Board of Directors, the Stillwater Education Foundation Board of Directors as well as the OSU Athletics Council. He was recognized as the Agri-Business Person of the Year in 1989, received the Honorary State Farmer Award in 1996 from the Oklahoma FFA, and the Blue and Gold Award from Stillwater FFA in 1989.
Starks and his wife, Kathy, reside in Stillwater, Oklahoma. They have three children, Kendra, W. Loren and Jared – all of whom are all OSU graduates.
Starks is a life plus member of the OSU Alumni Association.