Ryan F. Miller, Finance and Planning Director, Central Rural Electric Cooperative

Education:  Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Economics; Minor in Finance, Oklahoma State University, 1995

Professional Experience
Finance and Planning Director
April 2011-Present, Central Rural Electric Cooperative, Stillwater, Okla.

• Responsible for coordinating projects for Smart Energy Source.
• Preparing business models, reporting and analysis related to subsidiaries.
• Assisting in preparation of all Engineering and Operations Studies.

VP of Commercial Lending
2007-2011, SpiritBank, Stillwater, Okla.

• Managed a $20M commercial loan portfolio.  Performed work-out loans treduce risk exposure and losses for the bank.
• Responsible for developing new commercial business loans and deposits.

AVP of Lending
2002-2007, Kirkpatrick Bank, Edmond, Okla.

• Negotiated and structured commercial, construction, real estate, and installment loans for financial feasibility, industry analysis and collateral evaluation.
• Maintained and expanded customer relationships, developed new loan and deposit customers, and made loan approvals.

AVP of Ag Lending
2000-2002, Community Bank, Alva, Okla.

• Maintained and developed an agricultural loan portfolio, performed cattle and crop inspections.             

Loan Officer
1998-2000, BancFirst, Stillwater, Okla.

• Maintained and serviced loan accounts.  Actively participated in business development goals.

David Swank, CEO, Central Rural Electric Cooperative

Education and Training:  Bachelor of Science in business management, William Woods University, 1983.

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Management Courses

• Engineering Economics for Key Accounts
• Advanced Key Accounts Management
• Strategic Marketing/Planning for Management
• Policy Making
• Situational Management
• Competitive Strategies
• Human Resource Management
• Customer Communication
• Management Planning

Professional Experience

CEO
2005-present, Central Rural Electric Cooperative, Stillwater, Okla.

GeKL Technologies, LLC,

Chapman Management Group, LLC

Stephen William Spencer McKeever, Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer, MOST Chair of Experimental Physics, Regents Professor, and Noble Research Fellow, Oklahoma State University

Education
University College of North Wales, U. K.

• Ph.D. Materials Science, June, 1975. Thesis title: "The Investigation of
• Localized States in Inorganic Insulators" Adviser: Dr. D. M. Hughes
• M. S. (distinction) in Materials Science, June, 1973.
• B. S. (honors) in Electronic Engineering, June, 1972.

Honors and Awards

• Royal Society (U. K.) Travel Awards: U. S. A. (1977), Spain (1980).
• U. K. Science Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship, 11/77 - 10/79.
• Sigma Xi
• Sigma Pi Sigma
• Mid-America State Universities Association (MASUA) Honor Lecturer, 1987-88.
• Marquis Who's Who in Science and Technology, 1984-present
• Noble Research Fellow in Optical Materials, 1987 - present.
• Oklahoma State University, Board of Faculty Representatives Award for Scholarly Excellence, 1987
• Oklahoma State University, Burlington Northern Faculty Achievement Award, 1988
• Regents Professorship, 1990-present
• More Oklahoma Science and Technology Chair of Experimental Physics, 1999 - present
• OSU Eminent Faculty Award, 1999
• OSU President's Service Award, 2000
• Sigma Xi, OSU Chapter, Lectureship Award, 2002

Professional Experience
2003-present Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer, MOST Chair of Experimental Physics,Regents Professor and Noble Research Fellow, Oklahoma State University, Department of Physics

2000 - 2003; Associate Dean for Research, College of Arts & Sciences; MOST Chair of Experimental Physics,Regents Professor and Noble Research Fellow, Oklahoma State University, Department of Physics

1999 - 2000; MOST Chair of Experimental Physics, Regents Professor and Noble Research Fellow, Oklahoma State University, Department of Physics.

Research
Dr. McKeever's research is in the field of radiation measurement using luminescence techniques and along with colleagues in the OSU physics department was instrumental in developing new patented technology for radiation measurement which has now become adopted commercially worldwide.

Curriculum Vitae

Dan Galloway, City Manager, City of Stillwater

Education and Training:  Masters Degree in Urban Planning, Southern Illinois University

Bachelors Degree in Geography and Economics, Western Illinois University

Professional Experience
2005-present, City Manager, City of Stillwater, Okla.

 T  Twenty-five years of City Management experience in Oklahoma with previous service in Owasso, Clinton, and Bethany. 

§   Ten years in Federal/State/Regional government administration. His regional planning experience focused on water supply, flooding, storm water, and waste water planning. 

David Hedrick, Vice President/Manager, Analytical Solutions, C.H. Guernsey & Co.

Education and Training:  Master’s of Business Administration, Oklahoma City University, 1993

Bachelor of Science in mathematics, University of Central Oklahoma, 1986

Professional Experience
Vice President and Manager of the Analytical Solutions Group
2008 – Present, C. H. Guernsey & Company, Oklahoma City, Okla.

• Responsible for the oversight of all studies, analysis and filings that are developed by the Analytical Solutions Group.
• Represent clients before the appropriate regulatory authority and is responsible for the preparation of rate filings and other analytical studies.

Project Manager and Rate Analyst
1981-2008, C.H. Guernsey & Company, Oklahoma City, Okla.

• Responsible for the development of revenue requirements, cost of service, accounting issues, rate design, and financial forecasts for electric, water, and wastewater utility systems.
• Responsible for the preparation of rate filings and has presented expert testimony before state regulators, including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming.
• Assisted in the negotiation of bulk power supply tariffs and development of bulk power supply tariffs for joint municipal action agencies.
• Instrumental in the development of the CoOPTIONS: family of computer software for use in unbundled utility cost of service studies and financial forecasting.

Phillip Dean, P.E., Manager/Power Engineering, C.H. Guernsey & Co.

Education and Training:  Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1974

Professional Experience
Manager/Power Engineering
2005 – present, C. H. Guernsey & Company, Oklahoma City, Okla.

• Design of electrical facilities for overhead and underground distribution, transmission lines, substation facilities, and other specialized projects.
• Project management, preparation of detailed construction drawings for transmission and distribution substation projects, coordination of utility requirements and interconnection agreements, preparation of specifications, evaluation of bids and purchases.
• On-Site Inspector:  Responsibilities include on-site inspection during construction of electrical power substation designed by C. H. Guernsey & Company.

Adjunct Instructor, Engineering Technologies
2004 – 2006, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City, Okla.

• Responsible for developing and instructing courses associated with the Transmission and Distribution Technology A.A.S. degree, which is a new degree program for people desiring to become linemen in the electric utility industry.

Manager/Power Systems Engineering and Safety
1974-2004, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company

• Project management activities for capital budget exceeding $106 million
• Creation and publication of construction standards, engineering guides, operating practices, approved work methods and material specifications.
• Responsible for developing and prioritizing the capital projects included in the budget.
• Responsible to financial modeling and corporate strategy development including development of a company-wide Continuous Improvement Program focusing on team building, decision making and interpersonal skills development.

Gary C. Clark, Vice President and General Counsel, Oklahoma State University

Education

• J.D. with honors, University of Texas, 1975
• M.S., Oklahoma State University, 1972
• B.S., Oklahoma State University 1969
  

Honors

• Phi Kappa Phi
• Phi Delta Phi
• Order of the Coif
• Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
• While in private practice in Tulsa, Mr. Clark was listed in The Best Lawyers in America (Trusts and Estates and Bankruptcy Law).
• He has served as a frequent presenter on continuing legal education topics.

Professional Experience
Vice President of University Relations
March 2008-present, Oklahoma State University

Vice President and General Counsel
2004-2008, Oklahoma State University Foundation

Regent
Eight years, Oklahoma State University/A&M Colleges Board of Regents (Chair, 1997-1998)

Thirty years of practicing law in Tulsa, Okla.

Gary McCune, District 1 Trustee, Central Rural Electric Cooperative

Education:  B.S. in Business, Oklahoma State University, 1972

Professional Experience  
President/Owner
1974-present, Camco Home Improvement, Inc., Stillwater, Okla.              

District 1 Trustee
1990-92; 2008-present, Central Rural Electric Cooperative

• Board Chairman, 2011 to present
• Board Secretary-Treasurer, 2 terms  1991-1992b
• Central Rural Electric Foundation Founding Chairman  2005- 2008
• Legislative Chairman   2009 to present
• Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives - Statewide Director
• Credentialed Cooperative Director
• Board Leadership Certificate
• CFC National Delegate
• NRECA National Delegate
• Grassroots Chairman, Washington Delegation, 2009 & 2010

Stillwater Home Builders Association

• Stillwater Home Builders Association President
• Life Spike Achievement Award
• Founder of the Stillwater Home and Garden Show
• SWHBA Board of Directors
• Oklahoma State Home Builders Assoc.  Board of Directors - Executive committee, Northwest Area Vice President, Insurance Committee Chairman, Executive Officer Selection Committee Certified Professional Builder
• Oklahoma Remodeler of the Year, 2004
• RRP Certified EPA Renovator, 2010
• Oklahoma Real Estate Commission Associate

Community Activities

• Stillwater Sirloin Club
• Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
• State Senate District 21 candidate, 1988 and 1992
• Payne County Republican Chairman and State Committeeman
• Payne County Economic Development member
• Church on the Rock, Stillwater, Elder and Finance Chairman

Michael Moore, President and CEO, C.H. Guernsey & Co.

Education:  Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree, Georgia Tech

Professional Experience

• More than 30 years of experience in the electric utility industry
• Specializes in the technical and economic evaluation of numerous areas related to power system planning and operation, including generation planning and procurement, transmission planning and contract negotiations.
  
• Testified as an expert witness before several state regulatory commissions, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and various courts. 
  
• Has been assisting several electric cooperatives in Georgia with their power supply activities for many years, and has negotiated multi-billion dollar power supply contracts for them.
  
• Served as the technical consultant for clients in connection with their evaluation and purchase of generation facilities and the associated issuance of debt to finance the purchase.
  
• Served as the technical consultant to Texas Electric Cooperatives, the statewide association of electric cooperatives in Texas, during the Texas Legislature’s consideration and eventual adoption of electric industry restructuring legislation.

Len E. Tontz, District 4 trustee, Central Rural Electric Cooperative

Education

• B.S. Biology, University of Central Oklahoma, 1965
• M.S. Science Education, Oklahoma State University, 1973
• PhD Education Administration, Oklahoma State University, 1976
• Command and General Staff College, U.S. Army, 1993

Military Service

• Served as a Commissioned Officer in the U.S Marine Corps - 1965- 68
• Served as a Combat Engineer Officer in Vietnam - 1966-67
• Served as a Battery Commander/Staff Officer in the Oklahoma Army
• National Guard - 1988- 92
• Served as Military Liaison Officer for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point - 1992- 2003
• Served as an instructor at West Point - 1993- 94
• Retired as a Lt. Colonel from military service with 23 years of service - 2003.  Awarded a service connected disability
• Military Citations – Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal w/ devices, Presidential Unit w/ two Oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal and many other awards and citations.

Professional Experience

• Secondary Education Teacher, Guthrie Public Schools – 1969-74
• Adjunct Professor, Oklahoma State University - 1976-78
• Research / Evaluation Specialist, Oklahoma Department of Vocational And Technical Education (CareerTech) - 1978-86
• Asst. Superintendent of the Skills Centers School System (a statewide school system for vocational-technical training) 1986-98
• Education Consultant – Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services - 1998-2004 (Implemented a new training program for disabled youth)

Community Activities

• Secretary-Treasurer, Logan Medical Center Board of Trustees, 2005 - 2009.
• Central Rural Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees 2004 - present; Secretary-Treasurer, 2006 - 2008 and Board Chairman, 2008 - 2011.
• Guthrie Lion’s International Club, Board of Directors (Twice served as chairperson of the club’s largest annual fundraiser)

Richard S. Krysiak Jr, P.E., Director of Physical Plant Services, Oklahoma State University

• Provides overall leadership and management of a 650 person customer service oriented organization that develops, manages, maintains and operates OSU Stillwater’s facilities and infrastructure to provide an environment that enables the University to achieve its education, research and housing objectives.
• Responsibilities include cost effective operation and maintenance of the University’s 250 buildings totaling 10.1 million square feet of classroom, office, research, lodging, conference and sports complex space.
  
• Also responsible for providing utility services to the University including O&M of a co-generation power plant, chilled water/boiler plant and an 8MGD water treatment plant and all associated distribution systems.
  
• Additional responsibilities include providing architectural and engineering services, along with construction management support, for over $55M in annual construction and renovation projects on the Stillwater campus, two OSU branch campuses located in Tulsa, OK and Oklahoma City, OK and at four other A&M Colleges located throughout the state.  

Specific Accomplishments:

• Implemented a behavior based energy conservation program in 2007 that to date has saved over $15.6 million in energy costs, and reduced carbon emissions by 137,000 metric tons.
• Currently constructing OSU’s first LEED certified (silver) facility in Ardmore, OK
• Completed Campus Carbon Footprint calculations in house, saving over $35K in contractor costs.
  
• Renovated and re-opened OSU's water treatment plant, well ahead of the Department of Environmental Quality's permitting process. Bringing the plant on line saved over $500K in FY11 and is expected to save $4M over the next five years.
• Authored application for, and was selected to receive, $2.5M in American Recovery and       Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding to conduct an Energy Savings Performance Contract.       Funding was used to make energy efficient capital improvements across campus. OSU was one of only 16 organizations in the state of Oklahoma selected to receive funds.
• Conducted a campus wide Facilities Condition Assessment for all General University buildings and a Pavements Condition Assessment of all primary and secondary roads and parking lots to assess the current condition of these resources in order to develop a plan to address deferred maintenance in these areas.

Chief of Engineering
Dec. 2004-Nov 2006, USAF Altus AFB, Okla.

• Managed a 21 person engineering/construction organization to provide support for over 4 million square feet of office, lodging, conference, sports complex and training facility space.
• Provided executive level engineering and management control for the design and construction of over $65M in annual construction projects using traditional contracting methods (design/build, design/bid/build, CM at risk).
  
• Was also responsible for community planning for the base and for ensuring architectural compatibility of base development projects.
  
• Was responsible for management and preparation of budget projections, technical data, design, specifications, and evaluation of facility and infrastructure construction and renovation projects. 
  
• Established, revised, and reviewed policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for staff to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, as well as promoted team building and implemented quality improvements.
  
• Planned work for accomplishment by subordinate units on base and set and adjusted short-term priorities and prepared schedules based on consideration of difficulty of requirements and assignments.

Other Experience

• Over 23 years experience in facilities and infrastructure operations and maintenance (O&M), including the development, budgeting, coordination, and execution of O&M programs, construction projects and management of utility systems.
• Expertise in the development of long and short range strategic plans, programs and requirements.