During his tenure, which has included working for seven deans and interim deans, Greer has seen many changes. When he started in 1975 as an administrative assistant, the school had about half the number of students and faculty that it does now. In fact, everyone-staff, faculty, and students-were housed in just one facility.  Now the school occupies four more buildings in addition to the Business Building-Thatcher, Hanner, Classroom Building and Gunderson. 

"In 1975, a B.A. was a big deal," says Greer. "Now distinguishing yourself with an MBA or similar degrees makes you more competitive." 

Since then, new degree programs have been added, mostly dealing with technology in the workplace, such as the M.S. In Telecommunications Management and the M.S. in Information Systems. Greer also supported the addition of three distance learning degrees. 

He was instrumental in business outreach efforts. In the late 1970s, Greer helped start the Tulsa Business Forum and later the Executive Management Briefing Series, both of which increased OSU's presence in the business communities of Tulsa and Oklahoma City. 

However, it's the daily problem-solving on the job that Greer admits he'll miss most. Each day brings a diversity of activities- "no two days are alike." His typical day begins before he leaves home, answering e-mail. As he deals with problems or paperwork that need immediate attention, a couple of people may stop by his office for assistance with something that has come up. Some would resent a day of constant interruptions, but Greer has enjoyed that part of his job throughout the years. 

Others appreciate his willingness to tackle whatever comes up during the day.

"He's been the go-to man for the challenges that happen within the building and with personnel," says Dr. Julie Weathers, director of the Center for Executive and Professional Development. "That position takes a calm demeanor. He thinks very logically through problems. He takes in all the information, analyzes it, and comes back with a solution." 

Weathers especially appreciates Greer's willingness to help out. He has assisted with everything, from checking coats at black-tie dinners to stepping in last minute as master of ceremonies at a conference when former Dean Bob Sandmeyer got caught in a snow storm. 

An anonymous source reveals that Greer has other talents. He knows all of the good restaurants and barbecue joints in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. It is also alleged that he's a good dancer, although that has not been independently verified. 

Greer and his wife, Nancy, who taught at Skyline Elementary School, recently purchased a home in Fairview, Texas, close to Dallas, in an active adult community. His four grandchildren all live within ten miles of his new place, so he will be able to spend a lot of time with them. Greer fully anticipates making lots of new friends and taking up new activities. His first order of business is to find out if he can actually play golf.

And, even though he's moving to Texas, Greer promises he'll continue to root for OSU sports teams.

Always planning for as many eventualities as possible, Greer says, if he finds he misses the problem-solving part of his job too much, he'll get a job at Lowe's Home Improvement Store and do some problem-solving there. We're certain they will appreciate Greer and much as the faculty, staff and students at Spears School will miss him.