Harrel appointed to second 9-year term on board of regents

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Published: June 10, 2008

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Jimmy Harrel has been appointed to another nine-year term on the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

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Harrel was originally appointed to the board that oversees the state's colleges and universities in 1999 and Gov. Brad Henry recommended he serve a second term.

The state Senate confirmed the governor's appointment.

Harrel is the chairman and chief executive officer of the Bank of Western Oklahoma. He holds a bachelor's degree in animal science and vocational agriculture education from Oklahoma State University.

Harrel currently owns a ranch in Leedey. He previously was a high school principal, vocational agriculture instructor and basketball coach in Taloga.

Copyright 2008 The Associated Press.


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