Smithson joins board of OSU Foundation

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November 28, 2009

Anonymous The Enid News and Eagle Sat Nov 28, 2009, 07:39 PM CST

John Smithson has been elected to the Oklahoma State University Foundation Board of Governors at its annual meeting in Stillwater.

Smithson is vice president of Goltry’s Bank of Kremlin. He earned an animal science degree at OSU in 1992.

“Our governors have a passion for OSU, and we appreciate their dedication to the university,” said Kirk A. Jewell, OSU Foundation president and CEO. “Their leadership and support leverage our efforts to identify those who also share our commitment to OSU. Our mutual goal is to translate that passion into university opportunities.”

OSU Foundation Board of Governors is composed of 148 men and women whose leadership and commitment to OSU are demonstrated through achievement in business, financial support and a motivation to enhance the programs and initiatives of the foundation.

Oklahoma State University Foundation serves as the private fundraising organization for OSU.

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