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Roy Achemire
Name:Roy Achemire
Title:Program Chair
Department:Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute
Phone:918-293-4724
Email:roy.achemire@okstate.edu

Education: B.S., Northwestern Oklahoma State University


Name:Carlos Augusto
Title:Lead Instructor, Precision Agriculture
Department:Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute
Email:carlos.augusto@okstate.edu

Name:James Bender
Title:Natural Gas Compression Program Instructor
Department:Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute
Email:james.s.bender@okstate.edu

Linda Crook
Name:Linda Crook
Title:Senior Administrative Assistant
Department:Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute
Phone:918-293-4710
Email:linda.crook@okstate.edu

Carlos De La Pena
Name:Carlos De La Pena
Title:Faculty, Komatsu
Department:Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute
Phone:918-293-4726
Email:carlos.de_la_pena@okstate.edu

Education: B.S., Oklahoma State University

Subjects: Komatsu

Quote: Our students receive an invaluable education, one I wish I would have had when entering the job market. I enjoy seeing my students learn in the classroom, but the most enjoyment comes from hearing about how our graduates excel in the workplace.


Name:Jesse Hilbert
Title:Instructor, MHC Kenworth
Department:Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute
Phone:918-293-4957
Email:jesse.hilbert@okstate.edu

Name:John Hoover
Title:Faculty, SouthWestern Association Program
Department:Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute
Phone:918-293-4728
Email:john.hoover@okstate.edu

Terryl Lindsey
Name:Terryl Lindsey
Title:Faculty
Department:Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute
Phone:918-293-4730
Email:terryl.lindsey@okstate.edu

Education: A.A.S., OSU-Okmulgee, B.S., Oklahoma State University

Subjects: MHC Kenworth Truck Technology

Scholarly Interests: Effectiveness of learning communities

Quote: My goal is to present opportunities to my students so they will have the abilities to succeed in a highly competitive workplace and community. My educational experience at OSU-Okmulgee was the cornerstone of my career and it should be the cornerstone of a student's career also. The opportunities offered at OSU-Okmulgee are unequaled because of the numerous industry partnerships. Students will either rise to or come down to a teacher's expectations. My expectations are high.


Name:Chris Malone
Title:Instructor
Department:Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute
Email:chris.malone@okstate.edu

Name:David Martin
Title:Faculty, SouthWestern Association
Department:Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute
Phone:918-293-4712
Email:david.martin11@okstate.edu

Name:Stephen Murphey
Title:Instructor
Department:Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute
Phone:918-293-4720
Email:stephen.murphey@okstate.edu

Name:Stephen Stroud
Title:Instructor, Power Generation/Refrigeration
Department:Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute
Email:stephen.stroud@okstate.edu

Kenneth Trantham
Name:Kenneth Trantham
Title:Faculty, CAT
Department:Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute
Phone:918-293-4716
Email:kenneth.trantham@okstate.edu

Education: A.A.S., OSU-Okmulgee

Subjects: CAT Dealer Prep


Name:Karen VanMeter
Title:Instructor, Precision Agriculture Technology
Department:Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute
Phone:918-293-4829
Email:karen.vanmeter@okstate.edu

Charlie Whitley
Name:Charlie Whitley
Title:Faculty, Natural Gas Compression
Department:Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute
Phone:918-293-4714
Email:charlie.whitley@okstate.edu