The OACC Hall of Fame was started in 2011. Since its inception 27 individuals have been selected. This illustrious group includes a current and former Governor, Supreme Court Chief Justice, former Chancellor of Higher Education System, College Presidents, and several distinguished educators. These are men and women of extraordinary talent, vision and leadership, who not only shaped our state, but established a living legacy which will enrich the lives of future generations.
Proposed members are nominated by the OACC Presidents, and final selection is made by the OACC Executive Board.
2023
Joy McDaniel, Murray State College
Dr. Paul Sechrist, Oklahoma City Community College
2022
Dr. Bill Cole, Redlands Community College
Dr. Thomas McKeon, Tulsa Community College
2021
Dr. Ron Garner, Connors State College
Dr. Glen Johnson
2020
Dr. Phil Birdine, Western Oklahoma State College
Dr. Stephen Smith, Eastern Oklahoma State College
2019
Dr. Bess Jenkins, Redlands Community College
Dr. Joe White, Carl Albert State College
2017
Dr. James Cook, Rose State College
Dr. Jim Utterback, Seminole State College
2016
Dr. E.T. Dunlap, Eastern Oklahoma State College
Dr. Clyde Kindell, Murray State College
2015
Governor Bill Anoatubby, Murray State College
Dr. Joe Kinzer, Northern Oklahoma College
2014
Dr. Bruce Carter, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Dr. Juanita Krittenbrink, Redlands Community College
Dr. Carl Westbrook, Connors State College
2013
Dr. Ed Vineyard, Northern Oklahoma College
Edgar Cruz, Oklahoma City Community College
Dr. Jo Lynn Digranes, Connors State College
Chief Justice Tom Colbert, Eastern Oklahoma College
2012
Dr. Donnie Nero, Connors State College
George Nigh, Eastern Oklahoma State College
Dr. Dean P. VanTrease, Tulsa Community College
2011