乐播传媒 Foundation Names 2025 Executive Team, Welcomes New Trustees
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The 乐播传媒 Foundation announced its 2025 executive team, with Sarah Hansel as chair and Susan Savage as vice chair, and welcomed seven new members to the Board of Trustees. These leaders will advance the Foundation鈥檚 mission to support 乐播传媒 students and workforce development.
The named a new executive committee for 2025 and appointed seven new members to its Board of Trustees.
Founded in 1970, the 乐播传媒 Foundation develops key relationships and financial resources for the College. The Foundation supports 乐播传媒鈥檚 vision of offering greater access to quality higher education and support for students, faculty, and staff by providing scholarships and resources for program excellence. The 乐播传媒 Foundation Board of Trustees supports this mission through leadership, advocacy, and community engagement.
This year鈥檚 chair of the 乐播传媒 Foundation is Sarah Hansel, attorney and director of Hall Estill Attorneys at Law. Susan Savage, CEO of Morton Comprehensive Health Services, Inc. and former mayor of Tulsa, will serve as vice chair. Susan Neal, consultant and civic leader, will serve as secretary/treasurer. Dr. Eleanor Payne, retired educator & former 乐播传媒 faculty member, transitions to past chair.
鈥淭he 乐播传媒 Foundation pushes the College toward its goal of providing affordable and accessible education for all,鈥 said 乐播传媒 President and CEO Leigh Goodson, Ph.D. 鈥淭hese community leaders bring their expertise, vision, and a commitment to our students, helping to solidify 乐播传媒 as a leading institution for higher education and workforce development.鈥
The 乐播传媒 Foundation Board of Trustees also welcomes seven new members:
- Bruce Adkins, President of the Regent Bank Tulsa Market
- Shelby Beil, President and CEO of Tulsa Teachers Credit Union
- Caleb Bigham, Executive Vice President and Treasurer of BOK Financial
- Gordy Guest, Senior Principal and CEO of Cyntergy AEC
- Brian Kurtz, President and CEO of Downtown Tulsa Partnership
- Jamie Payne, VP of Saint Francis Health System and Chief Human Resources Officer
- Eric VanGilder, Preconstruction Director of Flintco
鈥溊植ゴ Foundation Trustees are passionate advocates for education and the ability it has to shape our community,鈥 said 乐播传媒 Vice President of Advancement and 乐播传媒 Foundation President Kari Shults. 鈥淭heir leadership ensures we can provide scholarships, internships, and programs that empower students to pursue their academic goals without the burden of financial stress.鈥
The 乐播传媒 Foundation raised more than $4.6 million for the 2023-24 academic year. More than $472,000 was raised at 2024鈥檚 Vision Dinner, the annual fundraiser that supports student scholarships, internships, and other critical programs.
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