Advisory Boards & Committees
Advisory Board & Committees
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Environmental Science Graduate Program Advisory Board (ESGP at OSU-Stillwater)
The Environmental Science Graduate Program (ESGP) Board is comprised of leading agency, industry, and consulting professionals in the State of Oklahoma who are committed to the success of the Environmental Science Graduate Program (ESGP). Their knowledge and experience guide strategic planning, programmatic scope, and curriculum development.
Current Members
Mr. Jason Aamodt, Esq. Partner, Indian & Environmental Law
Mr. Mike Fuhr, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy
Mr. Bud Ground, President, Environmental Federation of Oklahoma
Mr. David Leavitt, Esq. Chief Technology Officer, Hecto Group™
Ms. Louisa McCune, Executive Director, Kirkpatrick Foundation
Ms. Shanon Phillips, Water Quality Division Director, Oklahoma Conservation Commission
Ms. Nicol Ragland, Executive Director, Regenerate Oklahoma
Ms. Usha Turner, Vice President, External Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer, Chesapeake Energy
- PSM External Employer Advisory Board (PSM-EAB at OSU-Tulsa)
The PSM external employer advisory board (PSM -EAB) is comprised of leading industry professionals that are responsible for advising and guiding the program to keep the curriculum current and relevant to industry standards and prevalent issues, in turn making graduating students more marketable. Furthermore, the Advisory Board serves to increase industry contacts to open internship, job and funding opportunities.
Current Members
PSM-EAB Member Position Title Company Name Mike Thayer Director, PSM Program and Chair of PSM-EAB Oklahoma State University Derek Blackshare President Blackshare Environmental Solutions Bud Ground President EFO Jason Hathcoat HSE Manager Zeeco, Inc. Steve Jordan Corporate Director of HSE Flintco Christy Keim Senior Manager People Systems / Safety / WC Bama Companies Ryan Kirk Environmental Programs Specialist Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Kerry Rowland Senior Energy Efficiency Principal AEP-PSO Sandy Shirley Executive Director, Risk and Safety Saint Francis Health System David Smith Senior Environmental Engineer American Airlines Clark Watson Corporate Manager of Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Webco Ned Young Vice President Apex Companies, LLC - Curriculum & Steering Committee: ESGP at OSU-Stillwater
The Curriculum & Steering Committee is responsible for the overall guidance of the Environmental Science Graduate Program and manages the curriculum through review of program requirements and the creation, revision, and inactivation of ENVR courses.
Current Members
Dr. Karen Hickman
Dr. Wyatt Hoback
Dr. Mark Krzmarzick
Dr. Jim Long
Dr. Brad Rogers
Dr. Stephen Stadler
Dr. Scott StoodleyDr. Andrew Dzialowski
Dr. Charles Fontanier
Dr. Lixia Lambert
Dr. Andrea Jilling
Dr. Saber Brasher
Dr. Jaime Schussler
- Admissions & Retention Committee: ESGP at OSU-Stillwater
The purpose of the Admission and Retention Committee is to revise student admission standards and application criteria as necessary, screen and approve admission applications, monitor student's progress in the program, and request a review of the student's file if warranted.
Current Members
Dr. Andrew Dzialowski
Dr. Mark Krzmarzick
Dr. Lixia Lambert
Dr. Brad RogersDr. Jaime Schusler
Dr. Scott Stoodley
- Curriculum & Steering Committee: PSM at OSU-Tulsa
The PSM Curriculum & Steering Committee is responsible for the overall guidance of the Environmental Management program at OSU-Tulsa. The committee can create, revise and/or terminate courses and modify the curriculum for the Tulsa campus.
Current Members
Michael L. Thayer, Ph.D., CHMM
PSM Director & Chair of the CommitteeDamon Wright, M.S.
Engineering and Environmental Manager
QuikTrip CorporationRobert Scudder, Ph.D, CIH, CSP, CIT
EHS Manager – Mid America Industrial Park - Admissions & Retention Committee:PSM at OSU-Tulsa
The purpose of the PSM Admission and Retention Committee is to revise student admission standards and application criteria as necessary, screen and approve admission applications, monitor student's progress in the program, and request a review of the student's file if warranted.
Current Members
Michael L. Thayer, Ph.D., CHMM
PSM Director & Chair of the CommitteeRobert Scudder, PhD, CIH, CSP, CIT
EHS Manager– Mid America Industrial ParkDamon Wright, M.S.
Engineering and Environmental Manager
QuikTrip Corporation