Tiger Pride!
ECU Foward Capital Campaign Honorary Chairs
Former Oklahoma Governor
George Nigh
“East Central University was so good to me when I was a student,” said Nigh. “I want current young people to see ECU the way I saw it and to know how helpful the faculty, the staff and the student body are. It’s like a family.”

Chickasaw Nation Governor
Bill Anoatubby
“We are proud to work with East Central University in their Forward Capital Campaign to enhance students' experiences and support scholarships. ECU has been a stalwart partner to the Chickasaw Nation and has provided invaluable academic opportunities for their students. We look forward to seeing the university help launch successful futures for the next generation."

Co-Chairs
Tom Crabtree
“My family has been connected to East Central University for over 100 years. We've been proud to be a part of its story, and we hop others will join in moving forward. It takes financial support to make that possible. Living here in Ada, the needs are more visible - it's clear just how much this university matters. ECU doesn't just educate students; it strengthens the entire community."

Co-Chairs
Craig Scheef
“A 2004 ECU Milam Award honoree, a 2016 Distinguished Service Award honoree and the
2018 Harland Stonecipher School of Business Entrepreneur of the Year, as well as a
2018 ECU Distinguished Alumni. Craig Scheef remains committed to ECU and its future."
Co-Chairs
Dr. Tawfik & Mrs. Siham Ramadan

Co-Chairs
Dr. Carlos Johnson
“Any success I have had is due to the quality instruction that I received at East Central that prepared me for graduate school and the workforce. I am deeply indebted to ECU for preparing me for life as a businessman, professional and an individual."

Co-Chairs
Kevin Turner
“I’m excited about this ECU Forward capital campaign because it enables growth and longevity and vibrance for this community and for this college and this university and this special place; because my love for ECU runs very deep and I look forward to participating in the ECU Forward campaign and I hope all of you do as well. You know, this is a place that it doesn’t matter where you start, it matters how you finish, and I’m a living testament and feel very blessed and very humble to be here and to have gone to school here and I am a very proud ECU graduate."Any success I have had is due to the quality instruction that I received at East Central that prepared me for graduate school and the workforce. I am deeply indebted to ECU for preparing me for life as a businessman, professional and an individual."
Contacts
Wendell L. Godwin
East Central University
PresidentJohn Hargrave
ECU Foundation
Chief Executive OfficerScott Linn
ECU Foundation
Chief Advancement OfficerGerald Williamson
ECU Foundation
Development OfficerAshlee Heck
ECU Foundation
Campaign Project Manager
Contacts
Wendell L. Godwin
East Central University
PresidentJohn Hargrave
ECU Foundation
Chief Executive OfficerScott Linn
ECU Foundation
Chief Advancement OfficerGerald Williamson
ECU Foundation
Development OfficerAshlee Heck
ECU Foundation
Campaign Project Manager