Board of Regents

The Board of Regents is the governing board for Oklahoma City Community College. Members of the board are appointed by the governor of the state of Oklahoma for a seven-year term or as designated.

Using the purposes set out for community colleges by Oklahoma Statutes and the functions assigned by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, OCCC's Board of Regents develops the mission, vision, and priorities for the college.

David Echols

Board Chair

Term of office:
May 3, 2017 to April 22, 2031

Academic credentials:
In 1972, Mr. Echols graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Oklahoma, with a Bachelor of Arts degree, with distinction. He received a Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University in 1978.

Biography:
Mr. Echols is the co-founder of Echols & Associates and has practiced law in south Oklahoma City for 39 years, limiting his practice to all aspects of family law. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and has been an AV-rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell for more than 20 years. Mr. Echols is an adjunct law professor at Oklahoma City University School of Law, where he teaches family law, and he formerly taught family law and public policy to graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Central Oklahoma. He frequently teaches and lectures on the topic of family law to Oklahoma attorneys. He is actively involved in south Oklahoma City community activities,and is on the Board of Directors of Parent Promise, the Oklahoma Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America.

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Christie Burgin

Vice Chair

Term of office:
April 22, 2021 to April 22, 2028

Academic credentials:
Dr. Burgin holds a Ph.D. and a master’s degree in biostatistics from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and a bachelor’s degree in medical technology from East Central Oklahoma State University.

Biography:
Dr. Christie Burgin is the firm administrator for T.C. Burgin, CPA, PC. She joined the firm in 2004, assuming the duties of staff management, overseeing client needs, and workflow management. From 1999 to 2004, she was president and co-owner of Applied Research Consultants Inc., a biostatistical consulting firm. Prior to returning to graduate school, she worked as a medical technologist in medical laboratories, specializing in hematology and chemistry. She and her husband reside in Oklahoma City.

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Dominic Williams

Board Secretary

Term of office:
May 22, 2023 to April 22, 2030

Academic credentials:
Mr. Williams received a Juris Doctorate from the Oklahoma City University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from Lipscomb University.

Biography:
Dominic Williams serves as senior attorney and manager of Legal Operations for OGE Energy Corp. and Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co., where he counsels on a wide range of legal matters. A recipient of multiple regional and national honors, Dominic concentrates his areas of practice primarily in business and corporate law, state and federal regulations and administrative law, contracts, cybersecurity and data privacy matters, energy law, and intellectual property. Dominic has a passion for education and the transformative impact it can have students and communities. Born and raised in Tennessee, Dominic now lives in Edmond with his wife, Molly, and daughter, Charlotte.

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Jalal Farzaneh

Term of office:
April 23, 2020 to April 22, 2027

Academic credentials:
Mr. Farzaneh received his Bachelor’s of Science with Distinction in Environmental Design in 1981 and his Master’s of Architecture in 1984, both from the University of Oklahoma.

Biography:
Mr. Farzaneh moved to Oklahoma in 1978 to attend the University of Oklahoma. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, he and his brother Mohammad co-founded Home Creations, now one of the largest homebuilders in Oklahoma. Mr. Farzaneh is an advocate of peace, equality, and coexistence through the mutual understanding of faith and diversity. In addition to the extensive philanthropic work he has been involved in, Mr. Farzaneh is the recipient of the Beacon Award, the Oklahoma City Humanitarian Award for Community and Justice, the “Door Opener” award from the Aztec Charter School, the University of Oklahoma’s board of regents “Outstanding Alumni Award,” Interfaith Alliance Humanitarian Award, and the Oklahoma Conference of Churches ” Community Service Award. He holds an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Oklahoma and was named 2018 honoree of “The Most Admired CEO”. Mr. Farzaneh and his brother endowed several professorships and scholarships at the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City University, and the University of Central Oklahoma. Mr. Farzaneh has been married to his wife, Azam, for over 40 years and they have two sons and three grandchildren.

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Ana Garcia

Term of office:

April 22, 2022 to April 22, 2029

Academic credentials:
Mrs. Garcia received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Academic Distinction in May 2011 and her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner in May 2015, both from the University of Oklahoma.

Biography:
Mrs. Garcia is a native of Oklahoma, and she served as an intensive care nurse at OU Medical Center until she received her master’s degree and became a family nurse practitioner. Mrs. Garcia has served as a primary care provider in south Oklahoma City since 2015. One of Mrs. Garcia’s passions is to represent the nursing and nurse practitioner profession, and she serves as president of the Association of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners (AONP). She’s been recognized as an Achiever Under 40 by The Journal Record (2019) and received the NextGen Under 30 Oklahoma award (2017). She has participated in the Integris Medical Group Access Steering Committee (2018) and Leadership Oklahoma City LOYAL Class X (2014-2015). Mrs. Garcia also proudly served as board member and secretary for Variety Care Operations in 2014 and 2015. Mrs. Garcia resides in Oklahoma City with her husband, Miguel, and they have two children whom they cherish and enjoy as much as they can.

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Mandy Hinkle

Term of office:
Oct. 1, 2021 to April 22, 2032

Academic credentials:
Mrs. Hinkle graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from Southern Nazarene University.

Biography:
Mrs. Hinkle was appointed to the Board of Regents by Gov. Kevin Stitt in 2021. She has over 20 years of experience managing various forms of large commercial real estate properties and organizations. As the chief operations officer of Fleske Holding Co., Mandy provides direct oversight of the brokerage, management, development, investment, and finance operations, as well as supporting the firm’s owners and investors to achieve portfolio growth through development and acquisitions. Mandy previously served as the senior property manager at Price Edwards & Co,m with direct responsibility for BancFirst Tower, where she provided the operational oversight of the five-year, over $100 million historic renovation, in addition to managing the administration and operations of the BancFirst Tower. Mandy and her husband, Matt, an Oklahoma City councilman, live in south Oklahoma City and share four children and four grandchildren.

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Larry Wayne Houk Jr.

Term of office:
Oct. 20, 2023 to April 26, 2026

Academic credentials:

Dr. Houk earned his undergraduate degree from Harding University and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. 

Biography:

Dr. Larry Wayne Houk Jr. is an esteemed obstetrician/gynecologist with over 31 years of diverse experience. Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, he is also a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Houk has been affiliated with Integris Baptist Medical in Oklahoma City for 27 years. He practices at Integris Women’s care, dedicating his career to women’s health and wellness.