Mike Shipley

Executive Director/President

Mike Shipley is the technology director, 6-12th STEM teacher, and esports director for Laverne Schools.  On top of those school duties, Mike has served on the executive board for Oklahoma Scholastic Esports (OKSE) for 5 years.  Mike has 28 years of educational technology experience overall, with the last 12 years being spent with Laverne.  As a sports enthusiast, Mike recognizes the benefits of traditional sports activities and believes the same holds true in esports. Mike has been an integral part of the overall development and growth of the league and is committed to doing anything to help students in the state of Oklahoma have a positive esports experience.

Kaiden Hudson

Executive Vice President
 

Bobby Alexander

Assistant Executive Vice President

Brian Morris

Executive Board Member & Founder

Brian Morris is the director of technology, robotics & esports for Canute Public Schools.  Morris has 10 years of educational technology experience overall, with the last three years being spent with Canute. In addition to his extensive experience in education technology, Morris is an avid gamer who enjoys competing in Halo, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros. Morris founded Oklahoma Scholastic Esports because he recognized the untapped potential of competitive gaming in Oklahoma schools; it can be used to help give students a sense of school spirit and pride, and encourage other important elements of school life such as academic growth, success, and opportunities in an inclusive environment.

Seth Rogers

 Executive Board Member

Josh English

Executive Board Member/Treasurer

Matthew Strait

Executive Board Member/Secretary

Jessica Weaver

Executive Board Member

Tyler Cramer

 Executive Board Member

Luke Steelman

 Executive Board Member
 

James Kiper

Executive Board Member

Hayden Harrington

 College Rep Executive Board Member (non-voting)

Tyler Gray

Community Rep Executive Board Member (non-voting)

Tyler Gray is a former OKSE Esports Coach with Blair School, and he is currently working with Altus Parks & Rec. He also manages and directs the Altus Esports League under the City of Altus Parks and Recreation Department, the organization that hosts Rec the Halls, a yearly staple for Oklahoma Scholastic Esports. Tyler also volunteers his time for Oklahoma Scholastic Esports. Video games have been a huge part of Tyler’s life dating back to the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. Tyler believes esports and sports play a vital role in student involvement in a school and both serve equally as a way to keep students eligible in the classroom as well as giving them a sense of pride and niche in their school and activities.