Stephen Louis Vargo

Background

Vargo, Stephen Louis was born on July 26, 1945 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Louis George Vargo and Wanda (Lewis) Hilditch.

Education

Bachelor, University Oklahoma, 1967. Master of Science, University Oklahoma, 1969. Postgraduate, University Oklahoma, 1973.

Career

Vice president Antec Corporation, Oklahoma City, 1970-1975. President Leisurex Corporation, since 1974, chairman board, since 1978. Board directors Community Bank, Oklahoma City, Security Bank, Midwest City (Oklahoma).

Achievements

• Stephen Louis Vargo has been listed as a noteworthy travel company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Ballet Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, since 1986 (vice president long range planning since 1987, vice president development 1988-1989, vice president trustees 1989-1990, 90-91). Member Institute Certified Travel Agents (life), American Society Travel Agents (state chairman 1982-1983, southwest chapter board directors 1982-1983), Association Retail Travel Agents (state board directors 1981-1982), Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce & Industry (board directors since 1981, vice chairman board administration since 1988, vice chairman board public relations 1989), Midwest City Chamber of Commerce (president 1986, president' award 1988), Mid-Del 100 Club (board directors 1986-1989, treasurer 1987, 88).

Interests

• Bicycling, reading, travel, art.

Connections

Father:

Louis George Vargo Hilditch

Mother:

Wanda (Lewis) Hilditch