John "Skip" Wagnon was a member of the UCO athletic family for more than 30 years, including 17 as athletic director.

He served as a student athletic trainer for the Bronchos during his undergraduate days in the late 1960s, then came to UCO in 1971 as head athletic trainer.  Wagnon was named executive director of Alumni Association in 1979 and served in that capacity until taking over as the athletic director and golf coach in 1986.

Skip oversaw UCO’s move from NAIA to NCAA Division II and the Lone Star Conference in the late 1980s and under his guidance Broncho athletic teams flourished. UCO captured dozens of conference titles in various sports during Wagnon’s tenure while also competing for national honors and annually ranking as one of the top overall athletic programs in NCAA Division II.

Wagnon spent 18 years during his stint as UCOs golf coach, leading the Bronchos to eight national tournaments – two in NAIA and six in NCAA Division II. He coached 13 Division II All-Americans, including the school’s only national golf champion.

Skip, who didn't miss a UCO home football game for more than 30 years, retired as athletic director in June 2003, and was immediately voted into the UCO Athletic Hall of Fame for his many contributions and great dedication to UCO athletics.

He was named to the Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor in 2004.