Randy Byford of Oklahoma City fulfilled a prophecy he envisioned for himself as a seventh grader by being recruited to become a field representative for the Chester White Swine Record Association during his enrollment as a student in the OSU Department of Animal Science. Later, in 1983, Byford became a car salesman at Bob Moore Cadillac in Oklahoma City. The next year, he was the company’s top salesperson, quickly moved into a manager position and eventually became a partner. In 2005, Byford purchased his first auto dealership in Lawton and has since expanded his enterprise to become the owner of Byford Auto Group in Oklahoma City, Chickasha and Duncan.

 

For many years, Byford has provided cars for OSU Athletics through the Wagon Wheel Program, and he has donated two 15-passenger vans to the animal science department. The vans allow judging teams to travel to competitions around the country and have been on road trips to several national championships.

 

A strong supporter of Oklahoma 4-H and FFA youth, Byford received the okPORK Ambassador Award from the Oklahoma Pork Council in 2015. He was presented with the prestigious Distinguished Service Award by the OSU Department of Animal Science in 2014, is a lifetime member of the OSU Alumni Association and is a member of the OSU Foundation Board of Governors, where he has served since July 2014.