2017 Distinguished Service Recipient Ed Hardeman

Ed Hardeman came to Connors State College in 1973 as an assistant basketball coach under head coach Carl Scott, a position he held for four seasons.

He also served as the coordinator of the evening education program, Dean of Students and Vice President of Student Services. Hardeman was also athletic director for one year.

Hardeman was the National Junior College Athletic Association Region II Director for 29 years, before he retired. He was honored by the NJCAA for Distinguished Service. During his tenure as Region II Director he served at the NJCAA Representative at the 1995 World University Games in Japan.

Prior to arriving to Connors State Hardeman was assistant basketball coach and head baseball coach at Northeast High School in Oklahoma City.

His baseball team advanced to the state semifinals in 1970 and in 1972 his basketball team posted a 25-2 record and was state runner-up.

He is a graduate of New Lima High School and played at East Central State College before transferring to Central State College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master’s Degree.

Hardeman and his wife Anna, have two daughters, both Connors State graduates, two grandchildren and a great grandchild.