Entrusted with the Memorial’s Future
The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is served by a board of trustees and committees comprised of stakeholders, family members, survivors, first responders and community volunteers. These individuals care deeply about our mission, and ensure every decision made serves that mission.
Executive Committee
John Kennedy, Chairman
Susan Chambers, Vice Chair
Eric Fares, Treasurer
Mike Turpen, Secretary
Bob Ross, Immediate Past Chairman
Chris Fleming, At-Large Member
Ann-Clore Duncan, At-Large Member
Dave Hager, At-Large Member
Polly Nichols, At-Large Member
Sam Presti, At-Large Member
Susan Winchester, At-Large Member
Steven Taylor, At-Large Member
Kari Watkins, President & CEO
Board of Trustees
Blayne Arthur
Albert Ashwood
Scott Briggs
Michelle Brooks
John Budd
Dr. Susan Chambers
Bryan Clifton
Sandy Coats
Valerie Couch
Houda Elyazgi
Jon Evans
Erik Fares
Jalal Farzaneh
Austin Fugitt
Rob Garbrecht
Brian Hackler
Melanie Hall
Mayor David Holt
Melissa McLawhorn Houston
Blu Hulsey
Wesley Knight
Bill Lance
Austin Manger
Kelli Masters
Doug McClain
Kim Neese
Kathy Oden-Hall
Kristin Peck
Tammy Powell
Wes Roberts
Sally Starling
Sara Sweet
Becky Switzer
Ted Tetrick
Carole Tillman
Susan Winchester
Ryan Whicher
National Advisory Board
William J. Clinton, 42nd President of the United States
Tom Ridge, Former Secretary of Homeland Security, Governor
Frank and Cathy Keating, Former Governor and First Lady of Oklahoma
Lee Woodruff, Author and Family/Life Contributor to Good Morning America
Ex Officio Members
Chief Wade Gourley
Chief Richard Kelley
Steve Hill
Brian Maughan
