The Code Calls, Oklahoma State University’s $2 billion comprehensive fundraising and branding campaign, isn’t just about raising dollars; it’s about raising expectations for what’s possible.

It’s about bringing the OSU community together to provide life-changing opportunities for every student and ensure no Cowboy walks alone. It’s about showing the world what it means to be a Cowboy by supporting the next-generation and making a difference in our communities across Oklahoma and beyond.

When OSU set its sights on this historic goal, it called on leaders who shared that same bold vision to drive the charge.

Well before The Code Calls’ public launch last year, the members of its Executive Campaign Board were already answering — laying the foundation for OSU’s most ambitious campaign ever.

“Each of our Executive Campaign Board members embody the very best of the Cowboy family,” OSU Foundation President Blaire Atkinson said. “They lead with humility, consistently follow through and are committed to the success of our university and students. They bring a remarkable depth of experience and perspective, and we are so grateful for their leadership.”

This select group of philanthropic leaders play an essential role in shaping and advancing the campaign through high-level guidance and serving as public ambassadors — asking every member of the Cowboy family to join them and invest in the OSU’s future. Much like the campaign itself, the board members are rooted in the Cowboy Code and driven by a powerful belief in OSU:

1. Joe Eastin (`92 business administration), the co-founder, chairman and executive chairman of the board of ISN Software Corporation.

2. Jessica Begley (`95 family relations and child development), a board officer for the U.S. Pain Foundation, and Bryan Begley (`94 mechanical engineering), the co-founder of private investment firms 1901 Partners and ZBI Ventures.

3. Gina Bridwell (`79 elementary education), an OSU Foundation Board of Governors member, and Tucker Bridwell, president of Mansefeldt Investments.

4. Angie Callahan (`93 elementary education), a former teacher and versatile professional, and Brian Callahan (`94 accounting), president and CEO for ISN Software Corporation.

5. Julie Connelly (`99 management information systems and MBA), the former vice president
of ISN Software Corporation.

6. Kayleen Ferguson, an OSU Foundation Board of Trustees member, and Larry Ferguson (`75 animal science), the former chairman, president and CEO of Schreiber Foods.

7. Joe Hall (`83 civil engineering), an OSU/A&M Board of Regents member and owner and CEO of Joe D. Hall General Contractors.

8. Shelly Lambertz (`88 organizational administration), executive chairman for Continental Resources, and Gant Lambertz, a real estate investment manager.

9. Gail Muncrief (`80 home economics), an OSU Foundation Board of Trustees member, and Rick Muncrief (`80 petroleum engineering technology), the former president and CEO of Devon Energy.

10. Jamie Zink (`98 management information systems), a board member of Gaining Ground, and Darton Zink (`94 accounting), the president and CEO of Zeeco Inc.

11. Barry Sanders, former OSU running back, 1988 Heisman Trophy winner and living football legend.

12. Billie McKnight (`73 business) and Ross McKnight (`71 agriculture), served as co-chairs of OSU’s $1.2 billion Branding Success campaign.

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