Longacre graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from OSU in 1993. During her senior year, she served as the OSU agricultural legislative intern at the Oklahoma State Capitol, opening the door to a career in public policy and advocacy. Longacre and her husband, John, are devoted supporters of OSU and the Ferguson College of Agriculture. 

Moydell graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public horticulture from OSU in 2003, followed by a master’s degree in public horticulture from the University of Delaware in 2006. He has since had an influential career in public horticulture across the country. Moydell is the president and CEO of Holden Forests and Garden in Ohio, overseeing the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden.

Rob and Mary Shuey graduated with bachelor’s degrees in animal science from OSU in 1981. The couple met as members of the OSU meat judging team. Rob Shuey also was a member of the OSU livestock judging team. The couple’s time and involvement with OSU and their passion for encouraging the future of agriculture have led them to support the university.

Thoma graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from OSU in 1971 and a master’s in business administration from Stanford in 1973. He grew up on a cattle ranch in the panhandle of Oklahoma and learned about agriculture at an early age. He continues his family ranch of more than 100 years in northeast New Mexico.

Elliott received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agricultural engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1973 and 1974, respectively, and his doctorate in agricultural engineering from Colorado State University in 1981. Elliott began his academic career as a faculty member in the OSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering and was later named department head.

Schroeder attended OSU but graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1969. Following graduation, he taught high school chemistry, physics and general science for six years in Davidson and Tipton, before deciding to pursue farming full-time. A Tillman County native, Schroeder began farming at age 14 and was a diversified farmer and rancher until his retirement.