Niccole Miller, Ph.D., MBA

The UCO College of Business Advocacy Board serves as the professional advisory group to the dean of College of Business in strategic planning efforts, advocates for the college, provides business expertise, supports college events and development, and promotes the interests of the college in the regional, national and global communities.

If you are interested in becoming involved in this invaluable group of advocates and supporters, contact Jeremy Oller, Ph.D.  More →

Chris Cline, Owner and Operator, Cline Construction OK LLC

Chris Cline was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, in April of 1981. Cline’s parents are Jerry and Patsy Cline and have been married for 47 years as of 2022. Cline has two brothers, one older brother, Matt Cline, and one twin brother, Marc Cline. Marc and Chris are identical twins. After moving to Katy, Texas, at four years old, the Clines moved to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, in 1989. Cline graduated from Broken Arrow High School in 2000 and received a scholarship to wrestle at UCO.

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Lance LaGere, President and Chief Operating Officer, National American Insurance Company (NAICO)

As president and chief operating officer, Lance LeGere serves as a key member of the senior management team for National American Insurance Company (NAICO) where he directs business operations and oversees the development of the company’s goals for future growth.

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Steve Potts, First Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, MidFirst Bank

Steve Potts serves as the first executive vice president and chief information officer for MidFirst Bank. Potts joined MidFirst in 2006 and has served in several roles at the bank since.

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Jay Evans, Managing Partner, Two Structures Homes

Jay Evans is the founder of Two Structures LLC, a new home building company located in Edmond, Oklahoma. Two Structures is a partnership between Evans and his wife, Tricia Evans. The pair also owns JTE Properties LLC, which invest in rental real estate. Additionally, Evans is the majority partner in Kaleidoscope Paint LLC, a painting contractor founded in May 2014, as well as partnerships with other investors.

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Keith Kersten, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, First Enterprise Bank

Keith Kersten serves in the roles of executive vice president and chief lending officer for First Enterprise Bank in Oklahoma City. First Enterprise Bank (“FEB”) is a community bank that was established in 1907 that continues to deliver personal, friendly hometown service by “Building Meaningful Relationships by Investing in Others.”

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Dan Ross, Vice President of Private Sector, GovSourcing

Dan Ross is the vice president of Public Sector for GovSourcing, one of the country’s elite public consulting firms specializing in contracting and operations. Based out of Washington D.C., Ross spends much of his time focused on how to better improve partnerships between the public and private sector.  More →

In our 2021-22 College of Business annual report, we selected three of our business alumni to spotlight for their leadership and commitment to our students, programs, college and university. Please join us in thanking Keith Kersten, executive vice president and chief lending officer at First Enterprise Bank; Chris Cline, owner and operator of Cline Construction, Handmade Homes, NewCon Flooring, JDC Development, ABC Title and NewCon Siding; and, Jason Clark, President and CEO at CompSource Mutual Insurance Company, for their outstanding contributions to the UCO College of Business. More →

Jason Clark, President and CEO, CompSource Mutual Insurance Company

President and CEO of CompSource Mutual Insurance Company, Jason Clark, established the CompSource Mutual Endowed Scholarship to give back to the Department of Finance and provide for business students interested and considering a career in the insurance industry.

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Chris Cline, Owner and Operator, Cline Construction

Business entrepreneur, Chris Cline, created the Cline Family Endowed Scholarship for a junior or senior 2BLeader student who has an interest in real estate, construction and/or design. Cline owns multiple real estate construction and development businesses in the OKC metro area.

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