Governor Fallin today announced the following appointments to the Health Care Workforce Resources Board, Oklahoma Funeral Board, Hospice Advisory Board, Hospital Advisory Committee and the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Health Care Workforce Resources Board
Phyllis Carson of Weleetka is an administrator at Arbor Village in Sapulpa, a long-term care and rehabilitation center. She previously worked as a social worker for Child Protective Services in Okfuskee County. Carson earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Northeastern State University. She is replacing Marietta Lynch and represents the long-term care industry on the board. Senate confirmation is not required for her appointment.
Oklahoma Funeral Board
Cindy Longanacre of Chickasha is administrator and co-founder of Ross Health Care. She previously worked as a manager at Mercy Hospital’s hospice agency in Oklahoma City. Longanacre is a registered nurse and received an associate’s degree in nursing from Redlands Community College. She is replacing Bill Crutcher who resigned. Longanacre will represent the general public on the board. Senate confirmation is not required for her appointment.
Hospice Advisory Board
Greg Wood of Ponca City is the chief executive officer at Hospice of North Central Oklahoma. He previously served on the board of both the Oklahoma Hospice and Palliative Care Association and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Wood received a bachelor’s degree from Southwestern College and a master’s degree in health care administration from Oklahoma State University. He is being reappointed to the board. Senate confirmation is not required for this appointment.
Terry Jones of Mustang is the spiritual care coordinator and chaplain for Frontier Hospice in Oklahoma City. He has served in leadership and ministry for more than 30 years with the Church of the Nazarene. Jones earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Nazarene University. He is being reappointed and is serving as a professional counselor. Senate confirmation is not required for his reappointment.
Hospital Advisory Committee
Stan Tatum of Enid is the chief executive officer at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He also serves on the board of directors for the Oklahoma Blood Institute. Tatum previously served on the board of directors for the Oklahoma Hospital Association and as president of the Greater Oklahoma Hospital Council. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Lubbock Christian University and a master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in health services management from the University of Dallas. Tatum is filling a new position on the committee. Senate confirmation is not required for his appointment.
State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Stewart Beasley of Edmond is a psychologist in private practice. He also is a clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, an adjunct professor of human environmental sciences at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), and an adjunct professor of applied health and educational psychology at Oklahoma State University College of Medicine. Beasley received a bachelor’s degree from UCO, a master’s degree in education from UCO and a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Colorado. He is replacing Gale Hobson and will serve as a licensed psychologist on the board. Senate confirmation is not required for this appointment.
Teri Bourdeau of Tulsa is a clinical assistant professor and director of behavioral health clinics at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. She is the current president of the Oklahoma Psychological Association. Bourdeau received a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology all from the University of Tulsa. She is replacing Tom Brian and will serve as a licensed psychologist on the board. Senate confirmation is not required for this appointment.
