— OKLAHOMA CITY— The OSU A&M Board of Regents today announced the appointment of Jason Ramsey to replace the retiring Executive Secretary Dr. W. Douglas Wilson.  Ramsey has served the board for eight years, most recently as Director of State Government Relations.  Ramsey will carry the new title of Chief Executive Officer of the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, a title the regents believe better encompasses the broad scope of the job.  

Jay Helm, chairman of the Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents, expressed both his appreciation for Dr. Wilson’s service as Executive Secretary and his enthusiasm for Ramsey being named to the new position.

“Jason brings an immediate understanding of the administrative responsibilities and duties of the position, making his transition into the role seamless. It has been my privilege to work with him over the last few years.  Jason is a professional with a solid reputation who understands the operations, issues and opportunities of the universities and colleges we govern, and he enjoys their respect.  As Doug transitions into retirement over the next several months, he does so in a manner that will allow Jason to inherit the strong organization and structure he has created.”  

The Chief Executive Officer is a non-voting officer of the board responsible for all administrative, operational, legal, auditing, and record-keeping functions of the office.   More importantly, the CEO supports the board with guidance in long-range planning and communications and is expected to maintain a broad view of the board’s stewardship with respect to the various colleges and universities under its governance.  

Wilson announced his retirement in June and will officially retire in March, at which time Ramsey will assume his new position.  At the request of the board, Wilson will serve as a consultant until July to support Ramsey in the transition.

Ramsey holds a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma. He resides in Edmond, Okla., with his wife, Natalie, and two children.



About OSU A&M Regents

The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges was created on July 11, 1944.  The Board has the supervision, management and control of five institutions, including Connors State College, Langston University, Northeastern Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, and Oklahoma State University.  The nine Board members are appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma, including the President of the State Board of Agriculture. Board members are appointed for eight-year terms.  The Board’s mission is to guide and uphold policies and procedures which nurture the higher education system in a manner which provides students access to a first-class collegiate education in the state of Oklahoma.