Nov 1, 2014

As an underclassman, Don Brattain sat in the office of the dean at Oklahoma State University's College of Business contemplating his options. This one decision – from one discussion with Dean Eugene Swearingen – would change the trajectory of

Nov 1, 2014

Clayton Taylor is thankful for parents who wouldn't let him stay home. Just a few days after arriving at college in 1970, the freshman who grew up on a ranch near Oktaha in southwest Muskogee County decided Oklahoma State University was much too big

Nov 1, 2014

Roy E. Townsdin grew up working on his family farm in Ripley, Oklahoma. In addition to playing baseball and basketball for Ripley High School, he was the drum major in the Ripley High school marching band. One of 4 children, Townsdin envisioned

Nov 1, 2014

Larry J. Bump has had great success in the pipeline industry since his days at Oklahoma State University. The Fairfax, Okla., native earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from OSU's business school in 1964. While at OSU, he was also a member of

Nov 1, 2014

It's no wonder Bruce T. Benbrook speaks so highly about "the quality of people" from Oklahoma State University and the Spears School of Business. He is one of them. A humble leader, Benbrook became a third generation President and Chairman of the

Nov 1, 2014

Neal L. Patterson's life is an inspiration to any former, current or future Oklahoma State University student. His vision and strategic thinking in helping to build the Cerner Corporation into the world's largest independent health information

Nov 1, 2014

After serving as a field artillery officer in the Mediterranean theater during World War II, M.B. "Bud" Seretean set his sights on Stillwater, Oklahoma. He left his home in New York and enrolled in the Division of Commerce at Oklahoma A&M College as

Nov 1, 2014

John Meinders grew up feeling like a castaway. Although his family has a long history at Oklahoma State University and he was raised to be loyal and true to the Cowboys, it was difficult considering where he grew up. That would be in Norman, just

Nov 1, 2014

After spending 44 years in the public accounting world, James R. Taylor looks back on his life with the utmost satisfaction. He didn't always know what he wanted to do with his life or where it was headed but he had the drive to keep pursuing a

Nov 1, 2014

Immediately after graduating with an Oklahoma State University business degree in 1969, Allen joined the career development program with the Hartford Insurance Company. Over the next four years he spent time in Oklahoma City; Hartford, Connecticut;

Nov 1, 2014

Oklahoma State University is a school in which it's common for one generation after another to follow in the footsteps of the family patriarch or matriarch. There are numerous families throughout the state who have now graduated three, four or even

Nov 1, 2014

Vickie and Jeff Carr are glad to put the miles on their vehicles. They have made their share of trips from their home in Dallas to Stillwater over the years to visit their daughter Jenna, who will graduate in May from Oklahoma State University with