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Larry J. Bump makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Larry J. Bump has had great success in the pipeline industry since his days at Oklahoma State University. The Fairfax, Okla., native earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from OSU’s business school in 1964. While at OSU, he was also a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity.

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James M. Parker makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

James M. Parker has many fond memories of his days at Oklahoma State University. The Ponca City, Okla., native earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from OSU’s School of Business in 1964 and then went on to earn his law degree.

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James R. Taylor makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

After spending 44 years in the public accounting world, James R. Taylor looks back on his life with the utmost satisfaction. He didn’t always know what he wanted to do with his life or where it was headed but he had the drive to keep pursuing a career he could be proud of.

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Jenelle S. Schatz makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Jenelle S. Schatz attributes much of her success to her Oklahoma State University education. The Tonkawa, Okla., native earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from OSU’s business school in 1975.

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Liz Norris McKinley makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Liz Norris McKinley has come a long way since graduating from Oklahoma State University’s business school. The Stillwater, Okla., native earned a business degree in 1981 with a double major in marketing and management.

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M.B. 'Bud' Seretean makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

After serving as a field artillery officer in the Mediterranean theater during World War II, M.B. “Bud” Seretean set his sights on Stillwater, Oklahoma. He left his home in New York and enrolled in the Division of Commerce at Oklahoma A&M College as a marketing major.

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Jerry R. Nichols makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Jerry R. Nichols’ decision to attend Oklahoma State University changed his life. The Oklahoma City native earned his bachelor’s degree in general business from OSU’s business school in 1964.

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Matthew J. O’Brien makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Matthew J. O’Brien graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in management in 1981 and a Masters in Business Administration in 1983.

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Jim Hromas makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Jim Hromas was one of the OSU alums honored when the business school announced their "Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100" in 2014 during the 100th anniversary of business education at OSU.

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Melinda Middlemist Stinnett makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Melinda Middlemist Stinnett, a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Internal Auditor, graduated from Oklahoma State University’s College of Business with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1989.

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G. Michael Crooch makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

G. Michael Crooch’s experience at Oklahoma State University extends past his days as a student. The Okmulgee, Okla., native earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from OSU’s business school in 1966.

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John Clerico makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

John Clerico is like many Oklahoma State students who followed an older sibling to Stillwater. While weighing his options as a high school senior in Bartlesville, Okla., he quickly realized that following his sister Janet to OSU was in his best interest.

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