The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has named Kevin Henry as the foundation’s senior director of major gifts and campaigns.
Henry arrives at OMRF from the University of Oklahoma Athletics Department, where he served as senior director of principal giving. At OU, he was instrumental in planned giving as well as fundraising for major facility projects and scholarship endowments.
“Kevin comes to OMRF with several years of major gift fundraising experience,” said OMRF Vice President of Development Penny Voss. “OMRF has exciting plans for the future, and his skills will be key to generating the increased community support our scientists need.”
Henry received his bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico and a master’s degree from Baylor University. Also the color analyst for the OU men’s basketball radio broadcasts, Henry said he felt called to OMRF after meeting with foundation leadership.
“Everyone I’ve met has shown a passion for their work, and I can see why,” Henry said. “Medical research improves our collective understanding of disease, ultimately leading to longer, healthier lives. How can you not get excited about that?”
An independent, nonprofit biomedical research institute, OMRF focuses its research on such critical disease areas as cancer, lupus, Alzheimer’s, heart disease and Covid-19. The foundation relies heavily on philanthropy, and 100% of every dollar donated to OMRF goes directly to research.
OMRF’s development team also has added Ashley Lay as senior events and marketing coordinator. Lay will employ her two decades of experience in hospitality services and event coordination in facilitating OMRF’s special events and donor outreach programs.
