Claudia Humphreys, originally from Ardmore, Oklahoma, graduated from OSU in 1985 with her bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics and finance.

When Humphreys was 8 years old, she would go with her dad to feedlots in Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas to buy cattle for IBP and Excel beef processors. At age 13, Humphreys became interested in commodity trading and decided to pursue a degree in agriculture. In 1983, she worked for the Chicago Board of Trade as an order runner and took the commodities exam in 1984.

In 1992, she and her husband, Gary, began their entrepreneurial journey by opening Able Tire Co. in Burleson, Texas. Today, they own Coney Island, located on The Strip in Stillwater, Oklahoma, as well as HFR Commercial Cattle Co. and Cement Co.

Focusing on philanthropy, Humphreys helped launch Pete’s Pantry, an on-campus food bank, and opened Claudia’s Career Closet, which provides students with professional attire to help them prepare for internships and job interviews with confidence. She spearheaded the Eugene Embry Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia—the first of its kind at the university—created to ensure that students with all forms of dyslexia are recognized, encouraged and given access to the resources they need to thrive.

In addition, Humphreys serves as a member of Women for OSU, the OSU Agriculture Dean’s Advisory Council and the OSU Foundation Board of Governors. She is also a graduate of Class XX of the Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Program and was recognized as an OSU Distinguished Alumna and a Student Affairs Distinguished Alumna.

Humphreys and her husband, Gary, have two sons, Eric and wife Darcey and Jake and wife Ryli, and reside in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Humphreys family shares a deep and lasting connection to OSU, with each earning their degree from the university. They also support several sports and have named the Jumbotron at Boone Pickens Stadium.