Board of Directors


The Ozarks Tech Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders representing a broad cross-section of businesses within the College’s service area.

Board members represent leadership and community service and share the Foundation’s value of ensuring opportunities for success at Ozarks Tech.

Bill Hammit

Bill Hammit

Chair

2021-Present

Jeff Childs

Jeff Childs

Vice Chair

2021-Present

Jim Towery

Jim Towery

Treasurer – Past Chair

2009-Present

Jenny Carr

Jenny Carr

Secretary

2023-Present

Raylene Appleby

Raylene Appleby

2017-Present

Kevin Ausburn

Kevin Ausburn

2024-Present

Howard Bailey

Howard Bailey

2023-Present

Bob Beine

Bob Beine

2009-Present

Judy Breeding

Judy Breeding

2001-Present

Keith Calhoun

Keith Calhoun

2023-Present

Jerry F. Cash

Dr. Jerry F. Cash

2004-Present

Rosa Davis

Rosa Davis

2016-Present

Greg DeLong

Greg DeLong

2018-Present

Voncille Elmer

Voncille Elmer

2014-Present

Brad Erwin

Brad Erwin

2022-Present

Mary Beth Hartman

Mary Beth Hartman

Past Chair

2021-Present

Mark Haseltine

Mark Haseltine

2011-Present

Cheryl Hertel

Cheryl Hertel

2024-Present

Rick Hughlett

Rick Hughlett

2006-Present

Jim Hutcheson

Jim Hutcheson

2011-Present

Jennifer Kennally

Jennifer Kennally

2022-Present

Keith LaFerriere

Dr. Keith LaFerriere

Past Chair

2015-Present

Ryan Murray

Ryan Murray

2015-Present

John Myers

John Myers

2024-Present

Adam Pyle

Adam Pyle

Past Chair

2019-Present

Chip Sheppard

Chip Sheppard

2018-Present

Randell Wallace

Randell Wallace

Past Chair

2015-Present

Former Directors and Years of Service

  • Jason England 2025-2026
  • David Taylor 2014-2025
  • David Argueta 2023-2024
  • Steve Plaster 2009-2024
  • Jay Guffey 2016-2024
  • Doug Neff 2016-2023
  • Harwood Ferguson 2016-2023
  • Jena Holtberg-Benge 2022-2023
  • Sam Hamra* 2008-2023
  • Mike Meek 2018-2022
  • Leon Combs 2012-2022
  • Curtis Jared 2012-2021
  • Ken Treat 2019-2021
  • Steve Warlick 2017-2020
  • Dr. Dolly Plaster Clement 2013-2019
  • Andrew Herr 2016-2019
  • Neal Spencer 2009-2019
  • Eric Fuhr* 2016-2018
  • Paula Adams 2016-2018
  • Paul Sundy 2012-2018
  • Joe Jenkins* 2010-2017
  • Dr. Marshall Gordon* 2006-2017
  • Brad Brown 2014-2016
  • John Gentry 2010-2016
  • Mark McFatridge 2014-2016
  • Raeanne Presley 2010-2016
  • Randy Madsen 2013-2016
  • Lisa Person 2014-2016
  • Nikki Holden 2010-2015
  • Donald Babb 2013-2015
  • Jan Robbins* 2001-2014
  • Grant Haden* 2013-2014
  • Tyler Hedden 2007-2014
  • Dr. Robert Steele 2013-2014
  • Tony Orlando 2012-2014
  • Chip Sheppard 2011-2014
  • Hattie Brown* 2009-2014
  • Jeffrey Gower 2009-2014
  • Diane Elizabeth Osis 2003-2013
  • John Q. Hammons* 1995-2013
  • Jon Swope 2012-2013
  • Kirk Elmquist 2010-2013
  • Bill Killian 2007-2013
  • Jim Moore 2005-2013
  • John Lambert* 2009-2012
  • Billy Jalili 2010-2012
  • Kim Day 2007-2012
  • Jerry (Clark) Quinn 2008-2012; 1999-2001
  • Julie Brown 2006-2011
  • Greg DeLong 2010-2011
  • Jerry Jared 2003-2011
  • Rob Baird 2003-2011
  • Don Wessel* 1996-2009
  • Mike Williamson 2003-2009
  • Nancy Brown Dornan 2006-2009
  • Dan Manna 2006-2009
  • Greg Henslee 2006-2009
  • Steve Pope 2002-2007
  • Steve Edwards 1997-2001;
    2006-2007
  • Robert Brodhead 1997-2007
  • Pat Bly 2005-2006
  • Vito Palmietto 2005-2006
  • Jim Wehr 2004-2006
  • Patricia Vitello 2003-2006
  • Ann Turner* 1996-2006
  • Robert Roundtree* 2003-2005
  • Curtis Graff 2001-2004
  • Chris Nattinger 1999-2004
  • Louise Henson 1999-2004
  • Mary Kay Meek 2002-2004
  • Gary Metzger 2002-2004
  • George Foster 2004-2004
  • Joseph Lewis 2003-2003
  • Herb Leonard* 2002-2003
  • John Courtney 2000-2003
  • Nikki Sells 1999-2003
  • Dr. Keith LaFerriere 1997-2003
  • Mary Barnes* 1997-2003
  • John Johnson 1997-2003
  • Todd Parnell 2000-2002
  • Robert Carter 1996-2002
  • Sally Hargis 1996-2002
  • John F. Griesemer 1996-2002
  • Jack Stack 1999-2001
  • Steve Vaught 1998-2001
  • Jim Street* 1997-2001
  • Sheila Collins 1997-2000
  • Ray Edwards 1996-1997
  • Carol Jones* 1996-1997

*deceased

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