Our Board
Daryl steele
| Past-President
Board Past-President, Daryl Steele, is a Vice President and Lender for American Nation Bank. Daryl and his wife Shannon are both grew up in Ardmore. After graduating from Plainview High School in 2001, Daryl went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Counseling and Master of Science in Human Resources with a focus in Administration from East Central University in Ada, OK. He and Shannon are raising their two children Ruby and Dylan in the same great atmosphere where they were raised. Daryl has made it a personal goal to be a leader in educating teens, young adults and other members of his community in the importance of financial literacy.
Stacy Keith Newman
| PRESIDENT
Board President, Stacy Keith Newman, is Director of Philanthropy at Noble Research Institute, LLC. Stacy grew up in Ardmore and graduated from Ardmore High School. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Accounting. After retiring from Noble Energy, Inc. in September 2018, Stacy and her husband, Todd returned to Ardmore, when she began her career at Noble Research Institute.
Taylor Steele | Vice- President
Board Vice-President, Taylor Steele, is the General Manager of the Ardmore Convention Center. Taylor grew up in Arkansas City, Kansas, and is a graduate of Plainview High School. After graduating from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, with a Bachelors degree in Marketing and Communications, Taylor and her husband, Cody Steele, have made their home in Ardmore. Taylor and Cody are both heavily involved with the community and work to make their home a better place for everyone.
Chris perry | Secretary
Board Secretary, Chris Perry, is Director of Human Resources at Valero Energy Corporation, Ardmore Refinery. Chris attended Southern Nazarene University, where she received her Bachelor Degree. She also received a Masters from University of Illinois. Chris and her husband, Kevin, make their home in Marietta, Oklahoma.
Kirstie Simon | MEMBER
Board Member, Kirstie Simon, is a staff attorney for Legal Aid Services of Southern Oklahoma. Kirstie grew up in Ardmore, OK and graduated from Plainview High School. She then attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Upon graduation Kirstie continued her education at Oklahoma City University School of Law. After law school she and her husband, Patrick Simon, have returned to their native Ardmore.