Seven Northern Oklahoma College employees are retiring this fall.
The retirees include Amy Foss, Tonkawa; Raydon Leaton, Enid; Cindy Fox, Tonkawa; Dr. Cathy Moore, Tonkawa; Renee Lee, Tonkawa; Fritz Osell, Enid; and Tom Ellis, Tonkawa.
“These seven individuals have shared the best of themselves with our students and institution and have truly made a difference in the lives of hundreds of people,” said NOC President Dr. Cheryl Evans. “We will miss them on campus, but wish them the very best in the next chapter of their lives. They will always be part of the Northern family.”
Amy Foss
Amy Foss began her career at Northern Oklahoma College in October 2001, working part-time for Marion Tucker in the Information Technology Department. In January 2002, Anita Simpson, Vice President for Financial Affairs, hired Amy to serve as the NOC Foundation Accountant.
Amy particularly enjoyed helping process scholarships that the NOC Foundation awards in support of NOC’s objective to provide “Life Changing” opportunities for students. She considered it a great privilege and honor to work with the scholarships established in memory of so many wonderful individuals from the Tonkawa area.
Amy served as NOC Foundation Accountant until she moved into the role of Comptroller for NOC in July 2005, where she served until retiring on November 30, 2020. She is proud to have been part of the Finance Office team, and treasures the friendships and memories that she takes with her.
Raydon Leaton
After 21 years, Raydon Leaton, effective December 17, Leaton will be leaving Northern Oklahoma College after twenty-one years of service and has accepted another position in Florida where he will be closer to family.
Leaton began his career at Northern Oklahoma College in 2000 to start the NOC Jets baseball program in Enid as well as teach in the Business division. In 2001, he became the college’s first Athletic Director for NOC Enid. Leaton served in this administrative role providing leadership with student athletes, coaches, budgets, fundraising and eligibility until 2014. During his tenure as Athletic Director, Raydon oversaw the inaugural seasons of men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, baseball, and softball.
During Leaton’s tenure as head Jets baseball coach, his teams have been to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II World Series four times in his career, including three of the last six years. The Jets finished 8th place in 2014 and 3rd place in 2002 and 2018. The 2019 team reached the ultimate pinnacle of ...
