Board of Regents
Meet the Chairman - Matt Worthington '98
Matt Worthington ’98 has served on the Oakridge Board of Regents since 2014 and was elected Board Chair in 2026. As both an alumnus and parent, he has a deep and enduring connection to the Oakridge community.
In 2000, while attending Texas Christian University, Matt and his wife, fellow Oakridge alumna Ryan Brentlinger Worthington ’99, founded Worthington Monuments, Inc., a company that provides memorialization options for families across the nation. Throughout his career, Matt has been recognized for his leadership within the monument industry, serving on the board of the Southern Monument Builders Association, as President of the Monument Builders of North America Association, and as a member of the prestigious American Institute of Commemorative Art.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Matt is dedicated to serving his local community. He has been a member of the Arlington Children’s Toys Board since 2009 and remains committed to supporting organizations that positively impact families. He earned a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurial management from Texas Christian University.
Matt and Ryan are the proud parents of Oakridge alumni Reese ’24 and Cole ’26, as well as current student Price ’30, continuing their family's longstanding legacy at Oakridge.
Oakridge Founders and Early Leaders
Early founders of The Oakridge School talk about how the story all began in 1979.
2026-2027 Regents
Mr. Matt Worthington '98, Chairman
Mrs. Kelly Broadus
Mr. Don Duke
Dr. Kim Eden
Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers
Mr. Michael Heiskell
Dr. Jennifer Hernandez
Mr. Robert Hoffman
Mr. Mark Jones
Mr. Kris Karazissis
Mr. PJ Meitl
Mrs. Giana Ortiz
Ms. Nancy O’Shea, Lifetime Member
Mr. David Sargent
Mr. Manesh Shah
Associate Regents
Mr. Ronnie Childs
Mrs. Anna Randive
Mr. Imtiaz Yakub
Nancy O'Shea, a lifetime member of the Board of Regents, discusses the early days of Oakridge and our school mission.
Dr. Richard Enos, a retired Oakridge Regent, Alumni Parent, and TCU Professor, reflects on our school's mission, which seeks to bring out the best version of each and every student.
It takes commitment to achieve almost anything, including opening a new school. Founding Parent Susy Sportsman discusses the dedicated individuals who gave their all to Oakridge.
Retired Head of School and President Andy Broadus is known for his favorite word, empathy. Listen to why he says that one word will never let you down.