Seminole residents Haley Coates and David Hooten have been appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt to serve as members of the Seminole State College Board of Regents. Their appointments were presented by Senator Grant Green and confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate Education Committee at the State Capitol on April 28.

Coates will begin her term immediately. Hooten will succeed current SSC Board of Regents Chair Marci Donaho beginning July 1, 2026.

“We are pleased to welcome Haley Coates and David Hooten to the Seminole State College Board of Regents,” SSC President Lana Reynolds said. “Both bring strong business backgrounds, deep community connections and a shared commitment to the continued growth of Seminole State College. Their leadership and service will be valuable assets as we continue to support and serve our students, employees and community.”