Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents

REGENTS

The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges was created in 1944 by Section 31a, Article 6, of the Oklahoma Constitution. It consists of nine members; eight members are appointed by the Governor by and with the advice of the senate, and the ninth member is the President of the State Board of Agriculture. The Board has the supervision, management, and control of five institutions including Oklahoma State University, Connors State College, Langston University, Northeastern Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, and Oklahoma Panhandle State University.


Position No. 1

Mr. Cary Baetz Headshot
Vice Chair
At-Large Appointment
  • May 12, 2022 to April 4, 2030

Position No. 2

Billy G. Taylor Headshot
Second Congressional District
  • May 19, 2021 to May 25, 2023
  • May 26, 2023 to Apr 4, 2031

Position No. 3

Jennifer Callahan Headshot
At-Large Appointment
  • July 15, 2024 to April 4, 2032

Position No. 4

Tracy Poole Headshot
First Congressional District
  • May 27, 2025 to April 4, 2033

Position No. 5

Chris Franklin
Fifth Congressional District
  • May 29, 2024 to Apr 29, 2026
  • Apr 30, 2026 to Apr 4, 2034

Position No. 6

Joe D. Hall
At-Large Appointment
  • Apr 16, 2003 to Apr 4, 2011
  • Apr 5, 2011 to Apr 4, 2019
  • Apr 5, 2019 to Apr 4, 2027

Position No. 7

Jimmy Harrel
Third Congressional District
  • May 6, 2020 to Apr 4, 2028

Position No. 8

Rick Walker
Chair
Fourth Congressional District
  • May 19, 2021 to Apr 4, 2029

Position No. 9

Blayne Arthur
President of the State Board of Agriculture
  • Jan 14, 2019 - Coterminous with the Governor

Ms. Kristi Ice, Chief Executive Officer, serves as a non-voting executive officer of the Board.

For a list of previous board members, please view the former regents historical record page.

(Please note: this 2025-2026 membership listing should be considered current as published. It is updated in real-time by staff as changes in membership occur.)