MISSION STATEMENT
The Computing & Mathematics Advisory Council is an external group of alumni and friends of the Department of Computing and Mathematics at Oral Roberts University. The Council supports and advises the faculty in developing and accomplishing department goals and objectives, promotes the department in the community, and contributes to the well-being of the department and its students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Council members contribute by doing the following:
- Providing advice and counsel to the faculty and department chair on important issues related to the programs, students, and outreach of the department.
- Providing information regarding relevant required knowledge, needed skills, and trends in technology industries to help guide academic offerings.
- Promoting and participating in new initiatives, such as initial and continuing accreditation.
- Promoting and participating in extending the reach and influence of the department to the larger community.
- Providing advice and counsel on broader STEM issues, programs, and initiatives.
- Engaging and actively supporting the fundraising efforts of the department.
Membership
Suzanne Behr
(Retired), VP of Engineering, Sercel GRC
Suzanne Behr has worked in the field of engineering throughout her career...
Andrew Morris
Software Engineer, Flight Safety
Andrew Morris is a Staff Software Engineer at FlightSafety International Simulation. He graduated summa cum laude from Oral Roberts University...
Kim Sellers
Database Consultant Sellers Consulting
Kim Sellers graduated from ORU in 1981 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree...
Brien Brown
VP and Chief Information Officer, ONEOK
Brien Brown is the Vice President and Chief Information Officer for ONEOK...
Brent Lewis
VP of Digital Technology, MIRATECH
Brent Lewis serves as the VP of Digital Technology for MIRATECH. In his role....
Scott Carr
Director of Information Technology for the City of Broken Arrow
Scott Carr is a seasoned business executive with over 30 years’ experience in Computer Science and Information Technology Management ....
Becca Wilson
Owner and CEO Spherexx.com®
Becca Wilson, Owner & CEO, B.A., B.S, graduate of the University of Tulsa, founded Spherexx.com® in 2000...
Brent Coussens
Director of IT with Williams Company
Brent Coussens graduated from ORU with an undergrad business degree (1983) and an MBA (1985)...
Grant Wachendorf
Senior Vice President, Treasurer at Gateway First Bank
Grant Wachendorf has a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematical finance (2016) from Oral Roberts University. He currently serves as ...
Salmon Riaz
CEO of Gladius Technology Solutions, LLC
Salmon Riaz is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Gladius Technology Solutions, LLC, ...
Chris Busch
Founder and CEO of LightQuest Media, Inc. and DigiQuest LLC
Chris Busch graduated from Oral Roberts University (ORU) in 1973 with a major in Mathematics ...
Linda Grosso
Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) at SEQTEK
Linda Grosso has over four decades of experience in the IT industry ...
Brad Thomas
Retired CEO of International Chemical Company and retired President of Ozark Steel
Brad Thomas is a 1977 Computer Science and 1979 MBA ORU graduate. ...
All full-time Computing and Mathematics faculty also serve on the Advisory Council:
- Dr. Andrew Lang, Department Chair, Mathematics Professor
- Dr. William Collier, Senior Professor of Chemistry
- Dr. JayneAnn Harder, Associate Professor of Mathematics
- Professor LeighAnne Locke, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
- Professor Sasha Turtova, Lecturer of Mathematical Linguistics
- Dr. Enrique Valderrama Araya, Professor of Mathematics
- Chad Walker, Professional in Residence, Game Design & Development
- Dr. Stephen Wheat, Senior Professor of Computer Science
- Dr. Jan Woerner, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
MEETINGS
March 3, 2025
Attendees:
Front Row (L to R) – Dr. Enrique Valderrama, Salmon Riaz, Andrew Morris, Linda Grosso, Scott Carr, Sasha
Turtova, LeighAnne Locke, Kim Sellers, Suzanne Behr (CMAC Chair), Dr. Andrew Lang (Department Chair)
Back Row (L to R) – Stebin J. Thomas (CM Graduate Quest Scholar), Brien Brown, Chris Busch, Dr. Stephen Wheat, Dr. Jayne Ann Harder, Brent Coussens, Dr. Jan Woerner