The late Kay Sullivan began her career at Carl Albert Junior College (now Carl Albert State College) in 1973, managing and operating the bookstore for 24 years. During this time, she was also an active member of the Women’s Auxiliary at the College. Following her service to the College, Kay experienced great success as an entrepreneur and business person, owning and operating Kay Sullivan Real Estate. She served on the Carl Albert State College Development Foundation Board of Trustees where she worked tirelessly to support the mission of increasing scholarship funds, enhancing academic enrichment, and building a residential housing program.
Mike Sullivan served his community by practicing law for almost 60 years, including private practice and public service as the District Attorney for LeFlore and Latimer Counties. He was elected to the Oklahoma State Legislature as a State Representative where he executed his public office from 1969 to 1973. During his tenure in the House, Representative Mike Sullivan along with Senator James E. Hamilton introduced a Joint House and Senate Resolution, which was authored by Representative Sullivan, to change the name of Poteau Junior College to Carl Albert Junior College, in honor of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Carl Albert, for his outstanding achievements and service to Oklahoma. As a result of this Joint Resolution, Carl Albert Junior College became the first community college accepted as a full member of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. The Joint Resolution was passed unanimously in both the Senate and House Chambers. This restructure played a pivotal role in the growth of academic articulation between Carl Albert Junior College and other colleges/universities within the state system of higher education, providing greater educational opportunities for Carl Albert students.
