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Portrait of Todd G. LambTodd G. Lamb

President of University of Central Oklahoma (2023 - Present)

 

Biographical Information

  • Born in Enid, Oklahoma
  • Married to Monica Lamb; together they have two children

Education

  • 1996 Bachelor of Arts, Oklahoma State University
  • 2005 Juris Doctor, Oklahoma City University

Employment

  • 1994 – 1998 Assistant to the Governor of Oklahoma Frank Keating
  • 1998 – 2002 Special Agent, United States Secret Service
    • Appointed to Joint Terrorism Task Force
    • Protected Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush
  • 2002 – 2005 Agriculture Field Representative for U.S. Senator Don Nickles
  • 2005 – 2011 Attorney & Of Counsel, Lester, Loving, & Davies Law Firm
  • 2005 – 2011 State Senator, Oklahoma State Senate
  • 2006 Adjunct Professor, Oklahoma Christian University
  • 2007 – 2011 General Counsel and Shareholder, CLS Group
  • 2011 – 2019 16th Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma
  • 2019 – Present Co-Host, KFOR-TV/NBC's Flash Point
  • 2019 – 2021 Partner, Legal Officer & Chief Development Officer, TriCorps Security
  • 2021 – 2023 Attorney, McAfee & Taft Law Firm
  • 2023 – Present 22nd President of the University of Central Oklahoma

Leadership

  • 2010 – 2012 Aspen Institute, Rodel Fellow
  • 2011 – 2018 Chairman, Oklahoma State Board of Tourism
  • 2011 – 2018 Vice Chairman, State Board of Equalization
  • 2012 Treasurer, National Lt. Governors Association
  • 2013 – 2014 Chairman, National Lt. Governors Association (elected by bi-partisan peers)
  • 2014 Vice Chairman, Aerospace States Association
  • 2014 Inaugural Cohort, Hunt Institute
  • 2019 – 2021 Partner/Co-owner, TriCorps Government Security
  • 2019 – Present Advisory Board, One Community USA (Dallas, TX)
  • 2019 – Present Board of Directors for Gen. Tommy Franks National Leadership Institute and Museum
  • 2021 – Present Board of Directors, APMEX (an international investment company)
  • 2025 – Present Board of Directors, Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities

Awards and Affiliations

  • 2006 Received Special Appreciation by Oklahoma State University
  • 2007 Recognized as Senator of the Year by the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
  • 2008 Recognized as Outstanding Senator of the Year by the Oklahoma Sheriffs' Association
  • 2009 Received Oklahoma State Regents Distinguished Service Award
  • 2009 Recognized as Senator of the Year by Oklahoma Veterans
  • 2011 Received Special Recognition by the Character Council of Central Oklahoma
  • 2012 Received Raindrop Turkish House Legacy Award
  • 2012 Received Asian Chamber of Commerce Award
  • 2012 Received Award of Appreciation by Skills USA
  • 2013 Inducted into the Enid High School Hall of Fame
  • 2014 Received Excellence in Agriculture Award by the Guymon Chamber of Commerce
  • 2014 Received Outstanding Leadership Award by Oklahoma Royalty Owners
  • 2014 Received Outstanding Young Alumnus Award by Oklahoma City University School of Law
  • 2016 Russell M. Perry Award of Excellence by the Urban League
  • 2017 Award of Dedication by the Chickasaw Country Marketing Association
  • 2017 MACU Dream Maker Award by Dream Scholarship Gala
  • 2017 Received Teacher Appreciation Award of Education and Business Development
  • 2018 Recognized as Veteran Supporter of the Year by the Military Order of the Purple Heart
  • 2022 Received Founders Award by NextGen Under 30
  • 2022 Received Medal of Honor by DAR