H. Edward DeBee

Executive Director

H. Edward “Ed” DeBee serves as the Executive Director of the Denny Family Foundation, bringing more than four decades of legal, financial, and nonprofit leadership to the role. A founding member of DeBee Clark & Weber, PLLC, Ed has practiced law in Oklahoma since 1978. Before becoming an attorney, he was a licensed Certified Public Accountant, gaining experience at a major international accounting firm, which helped shape his strategic and detail-oriented approach.

Ed earned his B.S. in Accounting from Oklahoma State University, his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, and his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University. He also holds the designation of Certified Valuation Analyst through the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts.

His legal practice has spanned a wide range of business and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, business organization and succession planning, estate and wealth transfer planning, federal and state tax controversies, tax-exempt organization law, compliance, and governance, legislative development, public-private partnerships, and complex financing structures. He has worked extensively with charitable organizations, foundations, healthcare institutions, and both private and public entities.

Beyond his professional achievements, Ed has dedicated substantial time to public service and community leadership. His lifelong commitment to service, both professional and personal, reflects the values at the heart of the Denny Family Foundation’s mission.

J. Michael Rauh
Director

Michael “Mike” Rauh built a distinguished career in corporate finance over more than three decades at Kerr-McGee Corporation and an international public accounting firm. After a nine-year career with Arthur Young (now Ernst and Young) serving many large international clients, he elected to join Kerr-McGee Corporation as an assistant corporate controller in 1981. He was named Vice President and Controller in 1987.

From 1987 to his retirement in 2006, he held various additional titles including Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President and Treasurer. In these roles, he directed treasury operations, participated in capital structure decisions, oversaw corporate tax strategy, managed over $ 1 .5 billion in pension assets and was responsible for the corporate financial reporting for a global company. He has served as a director for both

public and not-for-profit organizations, including Pioneer Drilling Company, Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation, Oklahoma Christian Schools, and various youth and professional organizations.

Mike holds a B.S. in Accounting and Economics from Northwestern Oklahoma State University and a M.S. in Accounting from Oklahoma State University. His professional background reflects deep knowledge of capital markets, fiscal stewardship, and governance, shaped through years of collaboration with corporate boards, executive leadership teams, and industry stakeholders.

Known for his steady judgment and clear-eyed approach to complex financial matters, Mike brings a wealth of insight to organizational decision-making. His proven ability to align resources with philanthropic priorities makes him a valuable asset to the Foundation’s leadership.

Kenneth Crouch
Director

Kenneth “Ken” Crouch worked 40 years in oil and gas exploration and production at Texaco and then Kerr-McGee Corporation, where he built a reputation for strategic leadership and operational excellence in the global energy industry. In 1974, he left Texaco and began his career at Kerr-McGee Corporation as a senior geophysicist, rising through positions of increasing responsibility to become Senior Vice President of Worldwide Exploration and Production by 1998. In 2003, Ken was appointed Executive Vice President, becoming a key member of the Chairman’s Executive Operating Team.

In this strategic role, he directed corporate functions including Human Resources, Safety and Environmental Affairs, Investor Relations, Information Technology and Information Management, Strategic Planning, and Supply Chain Management. His experience in both technical and corporate arenas provided him with a unique perspective on aligning operational performance with long-term business objectives.

In 1967, Ken graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.  From 1968 to 1970, he was in active service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  Throughout his career, Ken contributed extensively to the broader energy industry serving on numerous executive committees and boards.  Ken’s ability to balance strategic vision with practical execution makes him a strong contributor to the Foundation’s mission and governance.