Virgil Craig was a standout athlete at Hennessey High School, Southwestern State College, and Panhandle A&M College.  He later settled on a farm northwest of Guymon, where he and his family demonstrated their faith and commitment to FCA in a remarkable way.

The Craig family dedicated the profits from a special 40-acre plot on their Texas County farm—known as "God's 40 Acres"—to the Oklahoma FCA. Each year, Virgil reported the harvest to the board of directors. Though the tract’s location shifted with crop rotation, it consistently produced abundant harvests that provided generous financial support for FCA. Virgil requested a sign be placed along the highway so people could see the difference in the production of wheat on God’s 40 acres.

Virgil was the first president of Guymon’s FCA adult chapter and Oklahoma’s first “FCA Man of the Year”. His family's investment in Chuck Bowman and FCA helped fuel the ministry's rapid growth across the Oklahoma Panhandle and Northwest Oklahoma. As a highly respected family in the community, they opened their home and farm to the ministry, lending their credibility to Chuck and FCA. Their support earned the trust of people throughout the region and laid a strong foundation for the ministry's lasting impact.

Virgil and his wife organized another unique fundraiser that helped send kids to FCA camp. Local youth and farmers in the Guymon and panhandle area helped gather used batteries to be recycled.  Proceeds from the recycling went to fund camp scholarships. The program became a successful community effort that helped make an eternal impact in the lives of FCA campers. The picture shows a visit from Chuck Bowman, along with Virgil and 2 of the local athletes who went to FCA Camp.

The Craig family's legacy of service continued through the next generation. Their children—Neil, Carol, Hal, and Chad—were active in FCA during high school and college, attended FCA camps, and remained faithful supporters of the ministry as adults. Chad served on the Oklahoma FCA staff for 6 years in Northern Oklahoma, carrying on the family's longstanding commitment to sharing Christ through athletics.

Hank Kraft III began his career in the restaurant industry while attending the University of Oklahoma, where he served as Vice President of Operations for Campus Enterprises Inc., overseeing three restaurant locations in Oklahoma and Texas.

In 1975, he joined Bob Tayar Enterprises in OKC as General Manager of Molly Murphy's and was promoted to Vice President of Operations in 1978, managing six restaurants across four concepts.

Hank joined Steak & Ale Restaurant Corporation in 1981 as Director of New Concepts, leading concept development for a company with 250 restaurants and $400 million in annual sales. During his tenure, he helped develop Juan-n-Only's, Bennigan's, and JJ Muggs.

In 1987, Hank returned to Oklahoma City to open the first Charleston's Restaurant. Five years later, he partnered with Hal Smith to form the Hal Smith Restaurant Group. As Owner, President, and COO, he helped build one of the region's premier restaurant companies, developing concepts including Charleston's, Redrock Canyon Grill, Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, Hefner Grill, Mama Roja Mexican Kitchen, Upper Crust Wood-Fired Pizza, Neighborhood Jam, and Jimmy B's, while also overseeing franchise operations for Outback Steakhouse, On the Border, and Krispy Kreme.

An Oklahoma City native and graduate of Northwest Classen High School, Hank studied architecture at the University of Oklahoma before pivoting to business management. His commitment to the community includes service on the OKC Golf & Country Club House Committee,  the Oklahoma Restaurant Association Board since 2000, the Oklahoma FCA State Board since 2010, and previously on the Civic Center Foundation Board from 2015 to 2023.

Hank became active with FCA upon receiving an invitation from Chuck Bowman to serve on the Board.  Since then, the Hal Smith Restaurants have been proud to maintain an active involvement in FCA fundraising events.  Over the years, Hank and his team consistently supported FCA by providing food, staffing, and auction contributions to help ensure the success of their initiatives.

Hank and his wife Michele have been married for over 47 years and have been members of Crossings Community Church for over 26 years. They have four children and are the proud grandparents of nine grandchildren.

Brent Price, a 1987 graduate of Enid High School, led the Plainsmen to two state tournament appearances. As a senior, he averaged a state-best 27.3 points per game, earned First Team All-State and Oklahoma "Super 5" honors, and set the EHS single-game scoring record with 54 points—a mark that still stands despite being set before the introduction of the 3-point line. 

Brent began his college career at the University of South Carolina, where he earned Metro All-Conference Freshman Team honors. After two seasons with South Carolina, Brent transferred back to his home state to play for the University of Oklahoma Sooners. While at OU, Brent averaged 18.1 points per game, was selected All-Big Eight First Team, and Big Eight All-Academic Team. He set the single game scoring record at Lloyd Noble Arena with 56 points and the record for most 3-pointers made in a game (11) --both records still stand.

After graduation, Brent was the 32nd pick overall in the 1992 NBA draft. He played 11 seasons in the NBA with four different teams (Washington Bullets, Houston Rockets, Vancouver Grizzlies, and Sacramento Kings). While with the Bullets, he scored his career high (30 points) versus Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Over a 3 game stretch he set an NBA record for making the most consecutive 3 pointers in a row (13). This record has since been tied but not broken. 

In 2023, Brent was inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Over the years, he has faithfully served as a Northwest Oklahoma FCA Board Member, consistently investing his time and talents in the ministry.  Brent has been a speaker at campus huddles, locker room talks, and fundraising events, while also volunteering at golf tournaments and FCA banquets.  His steadfast financial support as a donor has been invaluable to the mission of FCA throughout the Northwest Oklahoma region.

Brent lives in Enid, Oklahoma with his wife Marcy, where they attend Emmanuel Baptist Church.  They have four married children and five grandchildren. Brent is co-owner of Jenkins and Price Supply.

Stephen D. "Stubb" Whitesell grew up in Miami and graduated from Miami High School in 1972. He attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College from 1972 to 1974, earning an Associate of Arts degree before completing his bachelor's degree at Missouri Southern State University.

Whitesell returned to NEO in 1980, where he served as band director and founded the NEO chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). In 2015, he established Norse Campus Ministries to oversee FCA activities and athletic team Bible studies. The ministry is supported by a board of former NEO athletes and coaches who help manage operations and raise funds.

Through his ministry work, Whitesell leads weekly Bible studies attended by approximately 150 students and conducts pre-game chapel services for the football and men's basketball teams. He has also been a longtime presence in NEO athletics, serving as the stadium announcer for NEO Football and as the game-day announcer for NEO Baseball for more than 40 years.

In recognition of his service and leadership, Whitesell received the Distinguished Service Award in 2016 for 20 years of dedication to Oklahoma Legion Boys State. He is also a member of the Northeast Oklahoma FCA Hall of Fame. In 2023, he was inducted into the NEO A&M College Sports Hall of Fame.

Whitesell has two children and two grandchildren. His wife of 18 years, Barbara "Barb" Whitesell, passed away in 2005.