SWOSU Press Release
Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Alumni Association has announced the election of three SWOSU graduates to its Board of Directors.
Tanner Bonham of Edmond graduated from SWOSU in 2017 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. During his time at SWOSU, he was an active leader, serving as Treasurer for Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. As a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, Tanner specializes in helping retirees secure their financial futures with a focus on optimizing 401(k) plans.
Natalie Kinder graduated from SWOSU in 2022 with a degree in Agricultural Business. As a student, she excelled in leadership roles, participating in the Student Government Association, President’s Leadership Class, Sigma Phi Lambda, and Collegiate Farm Bureau. One of her proudest moments at SWOSU was being crowned Homecoming Queen in 2021. Having just completed her final year of graduate work, Natalie was distinguished as a Hatton Sumners Scholar at the Oklahoma City University School of Law, recognizing her exceptional academic achievements and leadership potential.
Taylor Lewallen graduated from SWOSU in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences. After her time at SWOSU, she continued her education at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, where she completed the Physician Assistant program. Taylor now serves as a Physician Assistant at the office of her fellow SWOSU alumnus, Dr. Blake Badgett, in Weatherford.
The Association Board of Directors works with the Association’s staff and members to advance the goals and objectives of the organization which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2024.
The SWOSU Alumni Association is a group of SWOSU graduates who are passionate about giving back to SWOSU and connecting with their fellow Bulldogs. The Association is a subsidiary of the SWOSU Foundation, Inc. An independent institutionally-related charitable entity headquartered on the SWOSU Campus in the historic Burton House, the Foundation was established in 1977 to promote philanthropy, award scholarships and distribute funds to support the activities and programs of SWOSU. For more information, please contact the SWOSU Office of Institutional Advancement at 580-774-3267 or visit www.SWOSUAlumni.com.
