Board

Ben is the Chief Operating Officer at HailTrace, an Edmond-based weather and forensics company. With a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Meteorology, Ben has dedicated his career to the private weather sector, specializing in radar data and severe weather. A board member since 2021, Ben serves as Governing Board Member and was recently elected Vice Chair. These roles are his way of giving back to the community.

Amber is a Product Support Manager with The Boeing Co. After earning her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Oklahoma in 2006, she found her niche in the technical publications field, starting as a Technical Writer. Her awareness of the need for affordable housing grew after purchasing her first home in 2015. This realization, combined with her desire to help others achieve the dream of homeownership, led her to join the Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity Board. Amber also serves as the chair of the Community Relations and Development Committee.

Jess is a Business Development Representative with TokenEx, dedicated to being a stepping stone to success for her clients, colleagues, and acquaintances. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma, Jess began her relationship with Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity as a volunteer on the Coffee Festival Committee, which eventually led to her joining the board. Driven by a desire to give back to the community that supported her, Jess now serves as co-chair of the newly formed Client Solutions Committee. In this role, she helps newly selected homeowners learn how to care for and maintain their new investment.

Dr. Ryan Bisel is a Professor of Organizational Communication, specializing in leadership communication, organizational culture, and behavioral ethics. His 2018 book, “Organizational Moral Learning: A Communication Approach” (Routledge), received two Book of the Year Awards from the National Communication Association. He was also honored as the 2019 Kinney-Sugg Outstanding Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Bisel’s motivation to serve on the Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity Board comes from his belief in the organization’s ability to make affordable housing a reality. For him, it’s about loving others and promoting the well-being of Norman and the surrounding areas.