Board of Regents

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The Board of Regents is the governing board for Oklahoma City Community College. Members of the Board are appointed by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma for a seven-year term or as designated.

Using the purposes set out for community colleges by Oklahoma State Statutes and the functions assigned by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the College’s Board of Regents develops the mission, vision, and priorities for the College.

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Kevin Perry

Kevin Perry

Board Chair

Term of office:
May 10, 2016 to April 22, 2023

Academic credentials:
Mr. Perry has a Bachelor of Banking and Finance degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He is also a graduate of the National Association of Broadcaster Educational Development Program and the National Association of Broadcasters Broadcast Leadership Training Program.

Biography:
Mr. Perry is the President/CEO of Perry Publishing and Broadcasting Company based out of Oklahoma City. Perry Publishing and Broadcasting Company is comprised of 20 radio stations throughout the United States, i.e., Oklahoma, Arkansas, Georgia and South Carolina, and a statewide Oklahoma newspaper, The Black Chronicle. He, his wife and their two sons reside in Edmond.

Jalal Farzaneh

Jalal Farzaneh

Vice Chair

Term of office:
April 23, 2020 – April 22, 2027

Academic credentials:
Mr. Farzaneh received his Bachelor’s of Science with Distinction in Environmental Design in 1981, and his Master’s of Architecture in 1984, both from The University of Oklahoma.

Biography:
Mr. Farzaneh moved to Oklahoma in 1978 to attend the University of Oklahoma. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, he and his brother Mohammad co-founded Home Creations, now one of the largest homebuilders in Oklahoma. Mr. Farzaneh is an advocate of peace, equality, and coexistence through the mutual understanding of faith and diversity. In addition to the extensive philanthropic work he has been involved in, Mr. Farzaneh is the recipient of the Beacon Award, the Oklahoma City Humanitarian Award for Community and Justice, the “Door Opener” award from the Aztec Charter School, the University of Oklahoma’s board of regents “Outstanding Alumni Award”, Interfaith Alliance Humanitarian Award, the Oklahoma Conference of Churches ” Community Service Award, holds an Honorary Doctorate degree from the University of Oklahoma, and the 2018 honoree of “The Most Admired CEO”. Mr. Farzaneh and his brother endowed several professorships and scholarships at the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City University, and the University of Central Oklahoma. Mr. Farzaneh has been married to his wife Azam for over 40 years and they have two sons and three grandchildren.

Christie Burgin

Christie Burgin

Secretary

Term of office:
April 22, 2021 to April 22, 2028

Academic credentials:
Dr. Burgin holds a Ph.D. and a master’s degree in Biostatistics from The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from East Central Oklahoma State University.

Biography:
Dr. Christie Burgin is the Firm Administrator for T.C. Burgin, CPA, PC. She joined the firm in 2004 assuming the duties of staff management, overseeing client needs, and workflow management. From 1999 to 2004, she was president and co-owner of Applied Research Consultants, Inc., a biostatistical consulting firm. Prior to returning to graduate school, she worked as a medical technologist in medical laboratories specializing in hematology and chemistry. She and her husband reside in Oklahoma City.

David Echols

David Echols

Term of office:
May 3, 2017 to April 22, 2024

Academic credentials:
In 1972, Mr. Echols graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Oklahoma, with a Bachelor of Arts, with distinction. He received a Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University in 1978.

Biography:
Mr. Echols is the co-founder of Echols and Associates and has practiced law in South Oklahoma City for 39 years, limiting his practice to all aspects of Family Law. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and has been an AV rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell for more than twenty years. Mr. Echols is an Adjunct Law Professor at Oklahoma City University School of Law, where he teaches “Family Law,” and he formerly taught “Family Law and Public Policy” to graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Central Oklahoma. He frequently teaches and lectures on the topic of Family Law to Oklahoma attorneys. He is activity involved in South Oklahoma City community activities, and is on the Board of Directors of Parent Promise, the Oklahoma Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America.

Garcia, Ana

Ana Garcia

Term of office:

Academic credentials:

Biography:
Mrs. Garcia is a native of Oklahoma, and she served as an intensive care nurse at OU Medical Center until she received her master’s degree and became a Family Nurse Practitioner. Mrs. Garcia now serves as a primary care provider in south Oklahoma City since 2015. One of Mrs. Garcia’s passions is to represent the nursing and nurse practitioner profession and serves as president elect of the Association of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners (AONP). She’s been recognized as an Achiever Under 40 by the Journal Record (2019) and received the NextGen Under 30 Oklahoma award (2017). She has participated in the Integris Medical Group Access Steering Committee (2018) and Leadership Oklahoma City LOYAL Class X (2014-2015). Mrs. Garcia also proudly served as board member and secretary for Variety Care Operations in 2014 and 2015. Mrs. Garcia resides in Oklahoma City with her husband, Miguel, and they have two children who they cherish and enjoy as much as they can.

Mandy-Hinkle

Mandy Hinkle

Term of office:
October 1, 2021 through April 22, 2025

Academic credentials:
Mrs. Hinkle graduated cum laude with a Bachelors Degree in Organizational Leadership from Southern Nazarene University.

Biography:
Mandy Hinkle is employed by Price Edwards & Company serving as the Senior Property Manager of the BancFirst Tower in Oklahoma City. Mandy joined the firm in August of 2018 with primary responsibility for management of administration and operations of the BancFirst Tower and oversight of the over $100MM renovation of the 36 story Tower. Mandy brings almost 20 years of experience in managing large commercial real estate properties and organizations focusing on operations, facilities management, development, and asset management. Mandy and her husband Matt are long time residents of South Oklahoma City and are active members of both local and state business and political communities.

James R. White

James R. White

Term of office:
April 23, 2019 to April 22, 2026

Academic credentials:
Reverend White received his master’s degree in Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and his bachelor’s degree in History from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Biography:
Reverend White is retired and was appointed by Governor Brad Henry in 2005 to serve a seven-year term ending in 2012. Governor Mary Fallin reappointed him to another seven-year term ending April 22, 2019. He served as pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church for 31 years before retiring in 2005. He and his wife Willa reside in Oklahoma City.