Board Members

In the fall of 1970, I transferred to ORU from a small college in Iowa and my life forever changed. I got saved, filled with the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, and met DeLois Sadler who became my wife in 1973; both of us graduated in 1974. I retired in 2021 after a 42-year career as an Agent with State Farm Insurance, having earned the professional designations of CFP, ChFC, and CLU. I have always been actively involved in my church and community: 10+ years Public School Board member, 25+ years Planning & Zoning Commission, 15+ years Eastern OK Workforce Board, plus various advisory academic and sports booster clubs. I am a past recipient of State Farm's Volunteer of the Year Award for the State of Oklahoma. However, DeLois’ and my major focus has always been to serve as lay workers in our local church. Carbondale Assembly of God has been our home church for the past 29 years, where I have served on the Church Board; as treasurer, teacher, and choir member; and on the Foreign Missions teams. We are blessed to be ORU Legacy parents and grandparents. Three of our four children attended ORU, and our two oldest granddaughters are current ORU students. DeLois and I, plus all of our family (4 children and spouses + 9 grandchildren, soon to be 10), live within 10 miles of the university and are all very invested in helping ORU remain true to the mission upon which it was founded. DeLois and I are 10+-year members of the President's Circle and members of the Golden Eagle Club. I also had the privilege of serving on the Alumni Board from 2012 to 2014. I appreciate the opportunity to serve once again.

Gene Steiner (ORU 1971) served in business and ministry development for the past ten years. He is currently the director of Victory In Jesus, a nonprofit ministry. For decades, Gene served as media director and producer for major TV ministries and CEO of several ad agencies, including Creative Media, LLC (since 2001) and The Raymond Wallace Agency. He served CBN and Pat Robertson for seven years, was a Christian TV station manager in Denver, and has overseen multi-million-dollar ad campaigns, TV and radio airtime contracts for networks that broadcast the thousands of ministry programs he produced. Gene traveled to seven countries and produced crusades televised LIVE on TBN from Nigeria and India, and tape delayed from Russia. He has been an ordained minister of the Gospel since 1988, has taught media courses for Christ for the Nations Institute, Dallas for eight years, and served as Billy Joe Daugherty’s Media Director at Victory (Tulsa). He served on the ORU Alumni Board and as treasurer of the Foundation board in the 1990s. After celebrating his 50-year marriage to Kathy Korell (ORU 1972), Kathy passed - going on to her eternal reward in heaven. Gene now lives in Kyle, Texas, a Metro Austin suburb. He has two grown children (Joy and Justin, both ORU alumni) and three grandchildren. Gene loves ORU and desires to see it continue to grow and thrive as a prominent charismatic Christian university educating the whole person.

Skip took Oral's imperative to go into everyman's world by serving in the U.S. Army for 26 years and throughout his medical career. During his time at ORU, where he earned two degrees (’81, ’85-MD), Skip was an academic chairman, a regular at Friday Night Communion, and won 3 titles each in intramural powerlifting and wrestling. He is semi-retired from medicine and enjoys public speaking, coaching, and is an unofficial amateur wrestling aficionado.

Dr. Mondragon is a Distinguished Toastmaster and enjoys speech contests. He recently placed in the Top 50 of the Next Top Speaker 5, out of over 7,200 applicants. Skip was a longtime wrestler and won the 2012 National Veterans Freestyle Championship. 

Skip draws upon his Toastmasters and competition experience, along with his wrestling background in his speaking and writing. Skip has spoken extensively on men’s mental health issues, including delivering the TEDX talk, “Tough Guys are an Endangered Species.” He is also the Author of Wrestling Depression is Not For Wimps! 

Skip is active in his local church as lay reader, prayer leader, and Lay Eucharistic Minister. One of the main reasons Skip wants to serve on the Alumni Board is to advocate for the faculty because of the strong relationships he's forged with faculty members and the profound impact they had on his life. Skip wants generations of ORU students to enjoy these kinds of relationships. He's convinced that ORU will only remain as strong and vibrant as its faculty.

Skip's true claim to fame is his wife of almost 45 years, Sherry, who has endured far too many moves and overlooks his many idiosyncrasies. He is also proud of his 5 independent and contributing adult children and his 6 grandchildren, with number 7 on the way. And as Skip says, "May the LORD add to my tribe."

Skip’s life verse is Micah 6:8. Skip will endeavor to live up to this as he serves as your representative on the ORU Alumni Board of Directors. 

Ken Osiwala graduated from Oral Roberts University in 1987 alongside his wife, Beth, beginning a lasting family legacy at ORU. Their three daughters have also followed in their footsteps as proud alumni, and Ken now looks forward to the possibility of his sweet granddaughter one day becoming a Golden Eagle herself.

After graduating from ORU, Ken began his career at Ernst & Young before going on to found a successful financial advisory firm. Now serving on the ORU Alumni Board of Directors, Ken is honored to give back to the university that has shaped his family’s journey. He is committed to being an active and engaged part of the board—helping strengthen alumni connections, increase ORU’s visibility, and support its mission of raising up whole leaders for the whole world.

Jeff Ross graduated from ORU in 1993 with a degree in Marketing. While a student, he held leadership roles, including Peer Counselor in the Financial Aid Office, President of the Administrative Management Society, and Wing Athletic Chairman. Currently, with over 25 years of experience as a Franchise Sales Consultant and former multi-state franchise owner, Jeff's career is marked by strategic growth and innovation. He has been recognized with numerous industry awards, including being appointed Chairperson of a Franchise Advisory Council. Previously, Jeff served on the ORU Alumni Board as Secretary and Chair of the Nomination Committee from 2002 to 2009. Jeff and his wife, Heidi (Larson), who he met in college, have been married for over 31 years and have two children. As a legacy ORU parent, Jeff offers a generational perspective that connects the university’s past to its future. He is actively involved at Eagle Heights Church in Memphis, Tennessee.

Tom Shaughnessy received his bachelor's degree in Business Management. He has been a Financial Adviser for over 25 years, first living in New Hampshire with his wife Lisa and two children, Bridget and Nathan. In June 2017, the family moved to Oklahoma and now live in the Tulsa metro area.

Tom is a partner with a longtime friend with the same wealth management firm, OND Financial Solutions, and they have an office in Tulsa. While in New Hampshire, Tom helped a local church grow. He served as Strategic Leadership Chairperson, led a $5.5 million new facility build-out, played drums on the worship team, and volunteered with his family each week. The family was also active with CareNet Pregnancy Center as well as serving on the board of the YMCA. As an ORU student, Tom served as Freshman Council President, played drums and ran sound for the worship team, was with the men's soccer program and on the cheerleading team for two years, was very active in intramural sports, served as Vice President of Services for Student Association, and traveled with the Frontline worship team. He now serves the university as President of the ORU Athletics Golden Eagle Club Board. He and his family attend Church on the Move.  

Torrian T. Scott is a 2007 graduate of Oral Roberts University, where he earned a degree in Business Management. During his time at ORU, he was deeply invested in campus life, serving in Music Ministries and Souls A'Fire, acting as student liaison to the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International, and leading a college ministry through Greenwood Christian Center that equipped students to live out their faith beyond campus walls.

It was also at ORU where Torrian launched his first business that sparked a lifelong pursuit of entrepreneurship, leadership, and impact.

With over 20 years of experience spanning business, ministry, and nonprofit sectors, Torrian has served on executive leadership teams, developed emerging leaders, and helped organizations grow their vision and influence. He is the author of Running After Destiny and Faith, Friendships, and Business — both rooted in purpose-driven leadership and faith in action.

Today, Torrian is the Founder of Mastery Advisory Group, where he serves as an executive leadership advisor and coach to high-performing leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations; helping them clarify purpose, develop their potential, and lead with excellence across every sphere of influence.

Torrian is passionate about strengthening alumni engagement and advancing ORU's mission of developing whole leaders for the whole world. He resides in Southern California with his wife and children.

Jimmy Shaw earned three ORU degrees: Missions and New Testament (2002), Master of Divinity (2007), and Master of Management (2011). He has pastored multiple churches and previously served as an adjunct faculty member in the Undergraduate Theology Department at ORU for 6 years. He founded Project Doxa, an organization that trains and equips missionary leaders in dozens of countries around the globe. Jimmy has traveled extensively, leading more than 150 missions teams in over 50 countries. In recent years, he has taken up marathon running, mountain climbing, and triathlons. He is attempting to run a marathon or further in every state (over 45 states completed). He summited Mount Kilimanjaro in January 2020 and completed his first Ironman triathlon in May 2021. In addition to his nonprofit work, Jimmy leads an organization called Discipletrek that takes people on adventure expeditions in remote locations. Jimmy and his wife, Beth (ORU ’03), live in Bixby, OK, with their three kids.

As a father of seven, Moses understands firsthand the importance of balancing personal growth with the responsibilities of leading a family. He earned his undergraduate degree in Business from Oral Roberts University and his master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Colorado Christian University, foundations that continue to shape both his mindset and leadership approach.

Moses leveraged these experiences throughout an 11-year professional basketball career that spanned over 10 countries and more than 30 cities, gaining a global perspective on leadership, culture, and performance. Along the way, he witnessed the transformative power of coaching, not just on the court, but in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

Today, Moses serves as the General Manager of Ascension St. John SportsPlex in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he leads the vision, operations, and culture of a premier multi-sport facility. Under his leadership, the SportsPlex is more than just a venue, it is being built into a hub for community impact, youth development, and personal growth. Moses is deeply committed to creating an environment where athletes, families, and organizations can train, grow, and elevate together.

In addition to his role at the SportsPlex, Moses continues to invest in developing people through public speaking, coaching and mentorship, drawing from his experience in the NBA and his journey as a professional athlete. In 2017, he founded his personal development platform, dedicated to empowering individuals, teams, and organizations to grow in leadership, mindset, and purpose.

Moses specializes in cultivating a growth mindset, developing high-level leadership, and building resilience in high-pressure environments. His global experiences, combined with his heart for people, uniquely position him to connect across cultures and industries, equipping others with the tools, perspective, and discipline needed to elevate every area of life.

Daisy Joseph, PMP, CSM is a Senior Project Manager with over 15 years of experience leading complex, high-impact initiatives across healthcare, professional services, finance, and construction. She brings a strong blend of technical expertise and business acumen, supported by a background in accounting, tax, IT, and organizational change management. Currently serving in the PMO at Saint Francis Health System, Daisy oversees large-scale strategic programs, including enterprise infrastructure and construction initiatives exceeding $125 million. She is known for her ability to manage risk, align cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver results in highly regulated, fast-paced environments. Her work emphasizes transparency, governance, and data-driven decision-making through executive dashboards, KPIs, and milestone reporting.

Earlier in her career, Daisy held key roles at BDO Tax and Hilti North America, where she led firmwide technology implementations, SAP S/4HANA workflow adoption, and change management initiatives. Her experience spans end-to-end project delivery, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, resource planning, and enterprise system implementations. A recognized leader and mentor, Daisy has supported the development of junior project managers and helped establish standardized project management practices and governance frameworks. She is committed to continuous improvement and holds certifications including PMP, CSM, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and Prosci Change Practitioner. Beyond her professional role, Daisy serves as Vice President of Programs for the PMI Tulsa Chapter, leading professional development initiatives for over 700 members. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, staying active, spending time with her family, and volunteering at Victory Church.

Nathan Brandt graduated from ORU in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and in 2021 with a master’s degree in Business Administration. As a CPA, Nathan has spent time working in public accounting and business consulting and is currently working as a project manager at an international nonprofit organization. In addition, he is currently pursuing a master’s in Biblical Studies from Global University. Nathan also serves as a board member of Fortify Global, a Tulsa-based nonprofit focused on bridging the gap between international students and the resources they need to be successful. Outside of work, Nathan loves playing tennis, reading/writing at local coffee shops, and going on long walks with his family. Nathan and his wife Karoline currently live in Tulsa, OK and have one daughter.

Amber has been happily married to her wonderful husband, Louis Burger, for 9 years, and together they have two beautiful boys: Riaan, age 6, and Hendrik, age 3. With over two decades of experience in foreign missions work, teaching, leadership training, and ministry, Amber has developed a strong foundation in leadership development. She holds a bachelor's degree in Professional Communications with a minor in Religious Studies from Regent University and a master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Oral Roberts University.

Amber is currently the COO of VALOP Group, leading U.S. expansion and global strategic operations. She also works with World Missions Ministries and serves as the Missions Director on staff at Southstone Church in Katy, Texas. In addition to her ministry work, she is passionate about several creative projects, including writing children's books and designing a jewelry line that supports families grieving child loss and struggling with infertility.

Christopher “Chip” Bozek graduated from ORU with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work in 1987. As a student, he worked at the three visitor centers. After graduation, he worked for the American Cancer Society and then taught English in China for three years. After receiving his master’s degree, he moved to Japan where he has lived for the past 33 years. Christopher and his wife, Satomi, have two bilingual children, Cole and Elena. Christopher and Satomi are leaders in a Japanese Assembly of God church. Christopher teaches English at Kitami Institute of Technology on the northern island of Hokkaido.

Donny Dunfee, MPH, is a healthcare executive with over 20 years of experience in academic medicine, currently serving in a senior leadership role at the University of Washington in Seattle. Throughout his career, he has led complex clinical and operational functions across multiple departments, contributing to the growth, alignment, and long-term performance of large health systems.

A 2003 graduate of ORU’s Health & Exercise Science program, Donny reflects the university’s whole-person approach to leadership. He brings a thoughtful, systems-level perspective to the Alumni Board, connecting leaders, strengthening partnerships, and supporting initiatives that extend ORU’s global impact. His work is grounded in a commitment to service, continuous growth, and developing others to lead with purpose and conviction.

Elected to the Alumni Board in 2024, Donny is focused on enhancing alumni engagement and helping shape a clear, forward-looking path for the Board. Outside of his professional work, he leads an active lifestyle centered on faith, fitness, longevity, and lifelong learning.

Michael Gimotty received his bachelor’s degree in Communications. He went on to receive his MBA and his M.A. in Communications from Regent University. For the past 33 years, Michael has worked in sales. He owns his own business, Family Media Group, which publishes a variety of family-oriented magazines and websites in the Kansas City area. Michael and his wife, Susan Hawke Gimotty (Class of 1989), have four children. Their oldest two children, Michael III ’21 and Madison ‘23, have graduated from ORU, and Grace, the youngest Gimotty, currently attends ORU. For the past 20 years, Michael and Susan have been active members at Providence Community Church. Michael currently serves on the board of the Culture House, a Christian nonprofit organization for the arts, and recently served on the Midwest Parent Educators board. Michael has had the honor of serving on the ORU Alumni Board in every decade since he graduated in 1988 and has helped host several alumni events, both in Virginia Beach and in Kansas City. As a student, Michael served as a head dorm chaplain for two years, ran for ORU’s cross-country team on scholarship for three years, and led an ORU missions team to England.

Alyssa LaCourse graduated from Oral Roberts University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Writing and a minor in French. While at ORU, she was a writer, editor, and eventual editor-in-chief at The Oracle. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2021. Currently, Alyssa is an associate attorney at Hall Estill, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where her legal practice focuses on corporate and business services. Outside of her legal work, Alyssa enjoys reading, baking sourdough bread, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog. Alyssa is a member of Cornerstone Church. 

Kit (Smiley) Marshall is a 1977 ORU graduate (Social Work). At ORU, she was on the women’s basketball team and was a wing Athletic Chairman. She spent several years as a social worker and 18 years in the nonprofit world: 16 with David Barton (’76) and WallBuilders and 2 at Point of View Ministries. Kit spent 18.5 years with the Parker County Office of Emergency Management in program development, public outreach, and grant writing. She is currently employed as the Government Affairs Director with the Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS, where she is responsible for managing legislative and community affairs and ensuring its members’ voices are heard at the local, state, and federal level. Kit served 16 years as Mayor of Aledo after 4 years on the City Council (both volunteer positions in TX). A well-respected community leader and volunteer for many Parker County organizations, she earned the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteerism. She served as President of Aledo EDC; is a founding member of Rotary of Aledo and Parker County Chamber of Commerce; and board member of Probe Ministries, to name a few. She and her husband Hugh have 2 children (1 ORU grad) and 4 grandchildren. Altogether, there are 16 ORU grads in her immediate and extended family.

Nicole Mobley is the Founder of WorldBridge Protocol, a global initiative dedicated to developing culturally intelligent leaders equipped to navigate an increasingly interconnected world. Her work focuses on helping individuals, institutions, and faith-based organizations engage across cultures with wisdom, respect, and strategic awareness.

Through WorldBridge, she is building a multi-dimensional platform that equips global travelers, strengthens organizational culture, and prepares the next generation to move with cultural fluency and discernment in international spaces.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Media from Oral Roberts University and a Master of Science in International Relations from Webster University, with a focus on diplomacy and strategic philanthropy. Her global perspective has been shaped by living and studying in Spain, the United Kingdom, China, Austria, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.

Nicole’s work is deeply informed by her faith and a lifelong pursuit of understanding God beyond boundaries—through people, cultures, and the natural world. She is driven by a sense of curiosity and reverence, recognizing the value of seeking, learning, and discerning meaning across diverse environments.

She also brings experience in collaborative and client-facing financial initiatives, contributing to her holistic approach to leadership and global engagement.

Armando Villarreal Jr. ’23, ’25-MA-OL, is a healthcare leader, educator, and ORU alumnus who embodies the heart of whole-person leadership across clinical and ministry settings. He serves as a Regional Hospital Services Coordinator in organ procurement, partnering with ICU teams, hospital leaders, and donor families throughout Texas to support life-saving donation with excellence, compassion, and deep respect for every life involved.

Armando earned a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Oral Roberts University and is pursuing a doctorate in Strategic Leadership and Foresight. His research and writing examine how leaders help people and organizations navigate complex challenges while remaining rooted in respect, service, and spiritual formation, reflecting ORU’s mission to develop Spirit-empowered leaders who impact the world.

His leadership philosophy is shaped by his PULSE™ framework: Purpose, Understanding, Leadership, Stewardship, and Engagement. This framework guides how he casts vision, practices empathy, stewards influence, and fosters meaningful connection in every environment. With more than 25 years of leadership experience across ministry, nonprofit work, consulting, and healthcare, Armando brings a pastoral and strategic perspective to developing people and building healthy, mission-driven teams. He founded and led a church in Houston for 14 years, investing in leaders, supporting families, and walking with people through seasons of both celebration and crisis.

Now living in Corpus Christi, Armando continues to serve his local church through worship ministry on the keyboard, preaching, and support for sound and media. He is passionate about helping alumni, students, and emerging leaders put their God-given purpose into action by uniting faith, calling, and service in practical ways. Armando is honored to serve on the ORU Alumni Association Board and looks forward to contributing to initiatives that strengthen the alumni community, support future leaders, and extend ORU’s impact “to the ends of the earth.”

Tim Reiterman is a 1977 (Business Administration) and 1979 (MBA) graduate. As a student, he served as a Resident Advisor and was very involved in intramurals. In 1979, Tim and his wife, Lorrie (Peterson-’77), moved to the greater Seattle area, where they lived, worked, and raised their family. Tim retired after working for Boeing as a Procurement Manager for 35 years. He is currently on the ORU Board of Reference, and is active in ministry – church building committee, cancer patient prayer ministry, and the Royal Family Kids church board. Tim and Lorrie have two children and three grandchildren.