Representatives from Flintco recently visited Gould Hall, bringing along a donation of $10,000 to bolster the Braxton Byrd Memorial Scholarship. Braxton was a 2022 Construction Science graduate who was well known to all of his classmates for his selfless approach. He was a top student in his class and was always willing to give his time to help others. Braxton tragically passed away a few short weeks after graduation. The scholarship harkens to Braxton’s giving heart and will continue to help Construction Science students.
Flintco’s connection with the Byrd family runs deep. Braxton was an intern with them, his father, Rick, spent a decade at Flintco including working on multiple projects on campus, and his uncle, Bobby, is the director of preconstruction in their Oklahoma City office.
Along with Byrd family and friends, Gibbs College was represented by, Dean Hans Butzer, Director of Development Josh Hall, and Ben Bigelow, Director of the Lemon Construction Science Division. Kirk Mammen, Vice President and Area Manager; Bobby Byrd, Director of Preconstruction; and Jolene Curry, Director of Business Development were in attendance from Flintco. The Haskell & Irene Lemon Construction Science Division’s Professional Advisory Board (PAB), represented by Tyler Sublett of JE Dunn, were also in attendance and provided $5,000 in matching funds.
The Braxton Byrd Memorial Scholarship is available to students enrolled in the Construction Science Division of the Gibbs College of Architecture.
To support the scholarship fund, please visit https://link.ou.edu/rememberingbraxton.
View photos from the visit in the gallery below.
The Gibbs Design in Action Awards (GDAA) program, led by Dr. Wanda Liebermann, has announced its 2026–2027 funded student projects. The initiative supports design and research work that addresses social, cultural, and economic issues in the built environment through collaboration with faculty and community partners.
The OU Institute for Quality Communities (IQC) 2024 collaboration with the Historic Threatt Filling Station has been recognized in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's newly released Byways Report: The Scenic Route to Rural Prosperity – a story-driven publication exploring how road trip culture and place-based tourism can fuel economic growth in rural communities.
The Gibbs College of Architecture is pleased to announce that Camille Germany, Chief of Staff, has been named the 2026 recipient of the university-wide Jennifer L. Wise Good Stewardship Award.
