Boards of Directors
The Oklahoma Arts Institute is governed by a statewide board of directors comprised of volunteers from across the state who meet regularly to set policies, oversee finances, and create long-range action plans. The Oklahoma Arts Institute Foundation, a supporting organization that manages OAI’s endowment account, is governed by a separate statewide board. Members from both boards serve on committees and assist in community drives, special events, and other fundraising activities.
OAI Board Members
CHAIR — Dana Mickley, Altus
SECRETARY — Ginny Underwood, Yukon
TREASURER — Brock Hamlin, Edmond
Victor Caballero, Norman
Anna Cox, Oklahoma City
Jose Luis Hernandez, Tulsa
Zachary Johnson, Oklahoma City
Dana Meister, Oklahoma City
Justin O'Neil, Altus
Leah Pappan, Newkirk
Anne Roberts, Norman
Amy Sergent, Oklahoma City
Emily Smith, Altus
Randi Sunray, Arcadia
Dana Tacker, Oklahoma City
OAI Foundation Board Members
PRESIDENT — John Seward, Oklahoma City
VICE PRESIDENT — Charles Oppenheim, Oklahoma City
TREASURER — Marilyn Hugon, Duncan
SECRETARY — Margaret Walsh, Oklahoma City
Aimee Ahpeatone, Oklahoma City
Dameon Allensworth, Oklahoma City
Joy Reed Belt, Oklahoma City
Randy Beutler, Weatherford
Leslie Buford, Oklahoma City
Chris Castro, Oklahoma City
Shannon Gilbert, Oklahoma City, Ex Officio
Don Holladay, Norman
Stephen James, Stillwater
Hillary Jenney, Tulsa
Sherrel Jones, Enid
John Koons, Oklahoma City
Jim LaGree, Oklahoma City
Nancy Leonard, Oklahoma City
Mari Cook Medley, Oklahoma City
Leigh Ann Moss, Tulsa
Xavier Neira, Norman
Cherie Norvell, Tulsa
r. david persson, Austin, TX
James Pickel, Oklahoma City
Trent Riley, Oklahoma City
Heather Schuler, Ventura, CA
Mary Jane Scott, Mangum
Lynann Sterk-Brooks, Oklahoma City
Alissa Stinnett, Stilwell, KS
Emily Stratton, Norman
Layne Thrift, Chickasha
Robert Ward, Euless, TX
Max Weitzenhoffer, Norman
Elizabeth White, Tulsa
Bradley Zerger, Piedmont