July 22, 2020
HERFF JONES BECOMES EXCLUSIVE RING PROVIDER FOR SOONER ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
INDIANAPOLIS – Herff Jones, an achievement division of Varsity Brands and the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services, has been named the exclusive provider of championship rings for the NAIA Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC).
The conference-wide agreement serves all sports for the SAC’s 11 full-member institutions and per-sport for the 10 associate members in five states throughout the South Central United States. Each championship team will have the opportunity to work alongside best-in-class, skilled artisans to bring a custom design to life.
“The decision to partner with Herff Jones as its official championship ring provider is indicative of the Sooner Athletic Conference‘s commitment to embrace the student-athlete experience,” said SAC Commissioner Stan Wagnon. “As we look to leverage recognition in ways that inspire achievement, we are confident that Herff Jones has not only a great product but also a well-rounded marketing and promotional plan that will help SAC member schools to fully celebrate their championships.”
The SAC annually awards team championships in 14 sports — baseball, football, softball, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, cross country, golf, soccer and wrestling.
“Herff Jones is extremely honored to be selected as the official championship partner for the SAC,” said Herff Jones College and Commercial General Manager Brian Fleming. “Their mission to instill character values in student athletes is one that directly aligns with ours, and it is a responsibility we own every day. We look forward to partnering with the SAC to celebrate the heart and tenacity it takes to become a champion.”
ABOUT HERFF JONES
Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. A division of Varsity Brands, Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 2,000 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones or Varsity Brands, please visit www.herffjones.com or www.varsitybrands.com.
ABOUT THE SOONER ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
The Sooner Athletic Conference, founded in 1978 as a five-member conference of Oklahoma-based schools, currently has a 11-member league competing in 18 sports with six members in Oklahoma, four in Texas and one each in Arkansas and Kansas.
Current full members include Central Christian College (McPherson, Kan.), John Brown University (Siloam Springs, Ark.), Langston University (Langston, Okla.), Mid-America Christian University (Oklahoma City), Oklahoma City University (Oklahoma City), Oklahoma Panhandle State University (Goodwell, Okla.), Southwestern Assemblies of God University (Waxahachie, Texas), Southwestern Christian University (Bethany, Okla.), Texas Wesleyan University (Fort Worth, Texas), University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma (Chickasha, Okla.) and Wayland Baptist University (Plainview, Texas).