Executive Board

OATA EXECUTIVE BOARD

President

Grant Schamburg, MS, LAT, ATC

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

Grant Schamburg currently serves as a member of the athletic training staff at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where he primarily covers football and softball. After a building a sports medicine program as Head Athletic Trainer at Weatherford High School, Schamburg transitioned to the collegiate level in 2025, continuing his commitment to athlete care and sports medicine excellence.

Throughout his career, Schamburg has been a passionate advocate for athletic trainers in the secondary school setting, especially in western Oklahoma. His previous roles include Assistant Athletic Trainer at Southmoore High School and Head Athletic Trainer at Edmond Santa Fe High School. He also served as Chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee, where he played a pivotal role in advancing HB 1544, a landmark legislative initiative aimed at securing direct employment for secondary school athletic trainers within Oklahoma school districts.

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

Vice President

Chandra Dyer, ATC, LAT, MSHR

Email: chandra.m.dyer@gmail.com

Alma Mater: East Central University (2007, 2009)

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.

Chandra 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.

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

Treasurer

Kayla Clark, MS, AT

Email: treasurer@oata.net

Alma Mater: BS: Southwestern Oklahoma State University 2012, MS: Oklahoma State
University 2014

Kayla Clark, a native of Weatherford, Oklahoma, currently serves as Treasurer. She has
previously served on the Annual Meeting Committee. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training with distinction from Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in 2012 and her Master of Science
in Health and Human Performance from Oklahoma State University (OSU) in 2014.

While at SWOSU, she was active in the Organization of Student Athletic Trainers holding various leadership roles and was also involved in the OATA Student Leadership Council. In addition to completing her master's degree, she was also the Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer for the OSU women’s equestrian team.

During high school and undergrad, she worked in the office of Dr. Blake Badgett where her passion for the clinical setting took root. She has worked in nearly every facet of a private physician practice and as a result has a continued passion for the clinical setting as well as advocating for women as athletic trainers.

Since moving to the Tulsa area in 2016, Kayla has been with Central States Orthopedics, now Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma, working as a clinic assistant and outreach AT. She works alongside Dr. Jeff Fox and has provided coverage for Rejoice Christian School, Catoosa High School, and Victory Christian School.

Kayla currently resides in Tulsa with her husband, Coulter, and their rescue dog, June.

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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 District 5 Representative to the Connection and Engagement Committee. 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.

Past President

Casey Paulk, MS, LAT, ATC

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.

Committee Chairs