some of our ambassadors
BECOME AN AMBASSADOR
The OKMHF has no paid staff. The OKMHF operations are conducted by a patriotic group of over 100 dedicated volunteer "Ambassadors". The first step to becoming an official Ambassador is to join our Foundation and remit annual or lifetime dues, your choice.
All Ambassadors must be Members of our Foundation. But not all Members need be Ambassadors. Being an Ambassador takes your membership to a much more active level.
Ambassadors are from all parts of Oklahoma and share a common desire to honor the extraordinary leadership and heroic actions of our Oklahoma service men and women.
If you would like to join us in this very rewarding effort to recognize Oklahoma's finest, please contact us and we will guide you through the process. The first step is to join us as a Member and become active. Ambassador opportunities are listed below.
Ambassador status must be approved by the Foundation Board of Directors. Upon approval, an Ambassador will receive a medallion suspended from a red ribbon. Board member medallions will have a gold ribbon.
AMBASSADOR OPPORTUNITIES
Community Chapter Leadership
This is the ultimate opportunity to make a difference where you live in the manner that suits you best. Our Foundation is in the process of creating 20+ community chapters in Oklahoma. Each chapter must be led by an Ambassador approved by the Board. These chapters will have great deal of local autonomy, and will be the primary driver in identifying local veterans to receive our Hall of Honor award.
Hall of Fame Honoree Selection and Liaison: Ambassador-in-Charge for an Honoree, Dignitary Escort, Review Nomination Packets and Selection Committee, Portrait Artist and Freehand Pencil Drawing,
OKMHF Promotion and Communications: Website Management, Digitize Files, Photography, Public Affairs, Community Liaison, Newsletter, Fundraising, Mailouts, Information Technology, Write Articles,
Annual Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Committee: Sing the National Anthem, Audio/Visual Event Planning, Computer Programming, Prepare Flags for Banquet, Music, Registration Table, Setup POW/MIA Table. And more.
Learn More
If you are interested in volunteering for the OKMHF, please contact us by:
Email: info@okmhf.org or by postal mail: Oklahoma Military Heritage Foundation, PO Box 30658, Edmond, OK 73003
Like and follow us on FaceBook: Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame
OUR AMBASSADORS
Listed below are active Foundation Ambassadors listed by Oklahoma community. Hall of Fame members are listed with year of induction. Board members are indicated by asterisk.
Current as of March 28, 2025.
EDMOND
Will Ahrberg
Rita Aragon (2012)
Barbara Atkinson *
Jerry Ball
Boyd Barclay (2012)
Kyle Brede
Eve April Cushing *
Michael Dean
Chuck DeBellevue (2012)
Terry Lee Frabott (2017)
Susan Hammond Frederici *
Benjamin Greiner
Frank "Ben" Griswold
Greg Kent
Gavin Marshall
John Meek
Braden Merritt
Kevin Offel
Harvey P. Pratt (2019)
Tracy Reece
Michael Sloniker (2013)
William H. Talley (2016)
Terry Thompson
James 'Jim' Wilhite
LAWTON
M.C. 'Bill'/'Mac' Davis
Jack O. Johnson (2007)
Gary Secor
Toney Stricklin (2006)
Douglas Hayworth
Lanny G. Asepermy (2024)
NORMAN
Dwight W. Birdwell (2017)
John Carter
Gary W. Gardenhire
John Gatlin*
Danny Elloy Glenn (2019)
Don G. Holladay
Jerry D. Holmes (2014)
Steven J. Johnson
Herman Keller
Thomas P. Mancino
Robert Wm. Poolaw, Sr (2016)
Stephen E. Reagan *
Kenneth Younkin
OKC METRO
Leo Baxter (2015)
William P. Bowden (2005)
Shawnee Brittan *
Richard A. Burpee (2001)
Stanley G. Dowling *
Stanley L. Evans (2020)
Thomas Fehrle
Janice Gage
Michael Gonzales
Ernest "Mony" Goodman
John T. Greiner, Jr *
Craig Henton
Jay 'Shawn' Hernandez
John "Irish" Keilty
Nathan Lightfoot
Rebecca McGary*
William Melton (2007)
Susan Parisi
Felix 'Pete' Peterson
Jim Selders
Russell Smith
Richard 'Rick' Stephens
Robert Vanek
Lindy White
Jamey Whitehorn
David S. Wilson *
William E. Wright (2014)
Will Wyatt, MD(FP)
SHAWNEE
Everett Bagley (2012)
Cloyce V. 'Chuck' Choney (2020)
William Ford (2019)
Kevin Roland
Tanya Roland, JD
Jerry Shiles *
Douglas J. Warden (2020)
STILLWATER
Mac Crank
Douglas O. Dollar * (2007)
Jim Horn (2015)
Bobby Trusley
TULSA/BROKEN ARROW
John H. Admire (2007)
Jimmy D. Andrews
George Hedrick
Michael Lapolla *
Mary Ligon (2020)
Frank McGilbra
Tom Mancino (2023)
Dan Rooney (2023)
MIDWEST CITY
Gary Wayne Banz (2016)
Robin Syba
Jessie Whitney
Ray Williams
YUKON
Gary Baumwart
Richard W. J. Cacini
John Farris *
Bryan Hooper *
Erin Lynch
Eddie 'Mac' McFadden
C.D. Schmidt (El Reno)
Kelly Zachgo *
NON-METRO OKLAHOMA
Philip C. Boatner (2018), Clayton
Donald Brimage, Durant
Wayne Lee Bute (2015), Pawhuska
Warren Fairleigh, Chandler
Rev Mike Finley, Watts
Gary Luvell Forbes, Sr (2015), Avant
Robert Ford (2018), Okeene
Tommy Ray Franks (2008), Roosevelt
Dale K. Graham (2011), Washington
Donald Hubbard, Terlton
Elaine Johns, Enid (2024)
James Terry Johnson (2016), Sulphur
Jim Locke, Grove
Aaron McGee, Stroud
Skip R. Myers, Tecumseh
Randall Old Crow, Clinton
Willard F. Parish (2016), Bristow
Mark Reid, Choctaw
R. Wade Rousselot, Wagoner
Charles L. Schwabe, Haskell
Ronny Sweger (2014), Mounds
Chris D. Taylor, Blanchard
Joe Todd, Bartlesville
Gary Wayne Vance, Sr (2010), Pawnee
Harry Wyatt, III (2009), Ketchum
ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART
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