University Administrators

John deSteiguer, J.D., President
B.A., Northeastern University
J.D., Pepperdine University
Office phone: 405.425.5100
Email: John deSteiguer

Mike E. O'Neal, J.D., President Emeritus
B.A., Harding University
J.D., Stanford University
Office phone: 405.425.5100
Email: Mike E. O'Neal

Bill Goad, Ed.D., Executive Vice President
B.S., Oklahoma Christian University
B.B.A., Abilene Christian University
Ed.D., Oklahoma State University
Office phone: 405.425.1071
Email: Bill Goad

Allison Garrett, J.D., Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.A., Oklahoma Christian University
LL.M., Georgetown University
J.D., University of Tulsa
Office phone: 405.425.5460
Email: Allison Garrett

Kent Allen, Vice President for Advancement
B.S., Oklahoma Christian University
Office phone: 405.425.5110
Email: Kent Allen
- Alumni Relations
- Associates Program and Annual Giving
- Foundation and Corporate Fundraising Relations
- Planned and Estate Giving
- Oklahoma Christian Women's Association

Neil Arter, M.B.A., Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
B.S., Oklahoma Christian University
M.B.A., Oklahoma Christian University
Office phone: 405.425.5906
Email: Neil Arter
- Residence Life
- Spiritual Life
- Student Life
- Student Support Operations

Jeff Bingham, C.P.A., Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
B.S., Oklahoma Christian University
Office phone: 405.425.5152
Email: Jeff Bingham
- Athletics
- Controller
- Information Technology

Stephen Eck, Vice President, General Counsel
B.A., York College
M.B.A., Mid America Nazarene University
J.D., Oklahoma City University
Office phone: 405.425.5118
Email: Stephen Eck

Risa Forrester, Vice President for Enrollment Management
B.A., Oklahoma Christian University
M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University
Office phone: 405.425.5050
Email: Risa Forrester

John Hermes, Vice President for Information Technology
B.S., Oklahoma Christian University
M.S. Oklahoma State University
Office phone: 405.425.1810
Email: John Hermes






