RUSO Names New CEO Amid Leadership Turmoil | Oklahoma City News

Oklahoma’s Regional University System is getting a fresh start with the appointment of Kent Lashley as its third CEO in two years, set to begin September 1st. Earning $220,000 annually plus benefits, Lashley brings corporate law experience and an education master’s degree, positioning him to bridge the RUSO board and six universities serving over 40,000 students. His arrival follows rapid turnover — including interim leader Debra Lyon — and signals a push for stability, workforce readiness, and clearer direction for these vital regional institutions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8f7fcb8fce288de7