Executive Board

OATA EXECUTIVE BOARD

President

Casey Paulk

Alma Mater: Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 2005

Casey Paulk is currently a Sales Executive with Sway Medical where he has been an advocate for athletic trainers and their processes since 2020. Before transitioning to Sway, Paulk’s career consists of diversified settings including professional baseball, Division I college, clinical outreach, secondary school, and career and technical education. He also serves as a consultant for PowerPlay, MedSpec, and Advanced Ultrasound Electronics utilizing his network to leverage better products and tools for athletic trainers.

These vast experiences contribute to Casey’s passion for Oklahoma athletic trainers and their advancement via retaining and recruiting professionals while creating new opportunities in our state. Paulk is the present Oklahoma Athletic Trainer’s Association President. Previously, he’s had the pleasure of serving with Big 12 wrestling tournaments, guest lecturing with MSAT programs, and implementing the social media committee. He also has experience serving with HOSA and leading the anatomy clay competition.

A native Okie from Blanchard, Casey graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with a Bachelors in Athletic Training in 2005. Then, he went on to earn a Masters in Career and Technical Education from Oklahoma State University.

While not working, Casey and his wife, Cara, enjoy the many activities of their daughters Carley and Cambrey. He also enjoys fishing, spending time with friends, and traveling.

Vice President

Chandra Dyer, ATC, LAT, MSHR

Email: vicepresident@oata.net

Alma Mater: East Central University (2007, 2009)

Ms. Chandra Dyer is a BOC Certified and Oklahoma Licensed Athletic Trainer. She has worked as an Outreach Athletic Trainer with Mercy Clinic since 2009 and has been the Supervisor within the Sports Medicine Department since 2020. Since working with Mercy she has had to opportunity to work with all levels of athletes from youth to professional and Paralympic athletes with USA Sitting Volleyball.

Ms. Dyer currently is the Vice President of the Oklahoma Athletic Training Association (OATA) and sits on the Governmental Affairs Committee, in addition to being an Oklahoma State University Athletic Trainer Educational Program Clinical Preceptor since 2010 and University of Central Oklahoma Preceptor since 2020. Prior to working with Mercy Hospital, she was a 2007 Graduate of the East Central University Athletic Training Program and a 2009 Graduate with a Master of Science in Human Resources Administration.

Ms. Dyer is currently working toward her Master’s in Health Informatics with the University of Cincinnati.

Dr. Nicole Wilkins currently serves as the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers’ Association as Treasurer. Prior to becoming the Coordinator of Athletic Training Clinical Education/Chapman Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of Tulsa, she worked as a clinical athletic trainer and adjunct faculty member for 11 years at St. Edwards’s University in Austin, Texas. Dr. Wilkins graduated cum laude from the University of Texas-San Antonio where she received a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. She received her Masters of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Arkansas, and graduated with high honors from the University of St. Augustine with her Doctor of Education degree.

Treasurer

Nicole A. Wilkins, Ed.D., ATC, LAT

Email: treasurer@oata.net

Alma Mater: BS: University of Texas-San Antonio ’05, MS: University of Arkansas ’07, EdD: University of St. Augustine ‘18

While in Texas, Dr. Wilkins served as the Secretary for the Texas State Athletic Trainers’ Association (TSATA) from 2018-2019 and was a member of the SWATA College and University Athletic Training Committee (CUATC) from 2009-2011. In addition to her responsibilities to the OATA, Dr. Wilkins serves as the District 5 Executive Advisor for the Student Leadership Committee, as well as holds several leadership positions within the National Academies of Practice (NAP) and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).

Dr. Wilkins currently lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her husband, Chris.

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Secretary

Mackenzie Harmon, MS, LAT, ATC

Email: secretary@oata.net

Alma Mater: BS: University of Oklahoma ‘15, MS: University of Central Oklahoma ‘18

Mackenzie (Mac) Harmon currently serves the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers’ Association as Secretary. She also serves as the Connection and Engagement (formerly known as Public Relations) Committee Chair for the state. She previously served as the Early Professionals Committee Chair for Oklahoma from 2021-2024. In 2022, Mac received the NATA EPC Excellence Recognition for District 5.

Mac received a Bachelors of Science in Health and Exercise Science from the University of Oklahoma. During this time, she found her passion for athletic training while working as a student with women's rowing and women's soccer. She graduated with honors from the University of Central Oklahoma with her Masters of Science in Athletic Training in 2018.

Mac is currently an employee of Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma and works as an assistant athletic trainer at Union High School in Tulsa. Prior to coming to Tulsa, she was the Head Athletic Trainer at Putnam City North High School in Oklahoma City for 3 years.

Her and her husband, Michael, reside in Broken Arrow with their twin daughters, Drew and Cooper.

President-Elect

Grant Schamburg, MS, LAT, ATC

Email: president@oata.net

Alma Mater: BS: Oklahoma Baptist University ’18, MS: University of Central Oklahoma ’20

Grant Schamburg currently serves as the Head Athletic Trainer at Weatherford High School, where he has been a dedicated advocate for athletic trainers in the secondary school setting, particularly in western Oklahoma.

Prior to his role at Weatherford, Schamburg worked as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Southmoore High School and later as the Head Athletic Trainer at Edmond Santa Fe High School. He has also served as Chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee, playing a pivotal role in advancing HB 1544, a legislative initiative aimed at securing direct employment for secondary school athletic trainers within Oklahoma school districts.

In recognition of his contributions to the profession, Schamburg was named the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers’ Association Athletic Trainer of the Year in 2023. He resides in Weatherford with his wife, Darby, and their two daughters, Elly and Charlie.

Committee Chairs