2026 - 2027
SEC Candidates
State Executive Council Candidate Information
This page provides Oklahoma BPA members with the opportunity to learn more about the candidates running for the 2026–2027 State Executive Council prior to the State Leadership Conference. Serving as a state officer requires strong leadership, professionalism, and a strong commitment to BPA. Members are encouraged to take time to review each candidate’s profile and learn more about their goals and purpose for seeking a position on the State Executive Council.
Voting will take place at the State Leadership Conference on Tuesday, March 3. The six (6) candidates receiving a majority vote will be elected to serve on the State Executive Council. Candidates running for the Parliamentarian position are not listed on this page, as that position is appointed based on the highest exam score on (592) Parliamentary Procedure Concepts – Open.
Candidate Contact Expectations
To ensure a fair and equitable election process, members should not contact candidates directly via email, social media, or other communication platforms. Candidates are unable to respond to individual questions or messages at this time. All candidate information needed for voting decisions is provided on this page and through official BPA conference programming.
Oklahoma BPA, my name is Bradley Abney, and I am your State Parliamentarian from Stratford High School. This year I am campaigning for an elected office position on the State Executive Council. I believe I will be a great asset to the team because I have experienced the SEC world before. As the most recent Mid-Level Representative and State Parliamentarian, I have learned many leadership skills such as parliamentary procedure, public speaking, proper communication, and punctuality.
As an elected officer of the SEC, I promise to be an advocate for the Middle-Level and do everything in my power to bring a Mid-Level Representative back into office. I will demonstrate professional parliamentary procedure while in meetings and teach others to do so as well. I will visit as many chapters of yours as I can, because you are the body of BPA. I will always lead with integrity and professionalism.
BPA has changed my life; I would like the chance to help change others’ lives as well. If you want a background in BPA, remember, there’s no one better than Bradley.
My name is Jaisy Baker; this is my 5th year being in BPA. I am from Seiling, Oklahoma. I joined BPA as a 7th grader and I had no idea the effect that this organization would have on me.
From being a shy 7th grader to being a state officer, I can confidently say that BPA has shaped my life in the best way. Since joining BPA, I have grown as a leader and as a person. I am the 2025-2026 State Secretary and this position has given me the opportunity to continue growing my professional development as well as my leadership skills. Every event I was a part of made a big difference in my life.
BPA has given me the confidence and skills that I believe will help me truly make a difference in the world. I am so grateful for all of the opportunities BPA has given me and I would love to be re-elected as a state officer.
My name is Taelor Chriestenson, and I am honored to announce my candidacy for a State Officer position with Business Professionals of America. BPA has given me countless opportunities to grow as a leader, connect with inspiring individuals, and discover my own potential. Serving as a State Officer would allow me to give back to the organization that has helped shape who I am today.
This opportunity represents more than just leadership; it's a chance to create lasting connections, build peace among members, and promote an environment where everyone feels valued and inspired. Through this role, I aim to strengthen my communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities, all while encouraging others to step outside their comfort zones and embrace growth.
I believe that true leadership comes from collaboration, empathy, and a commitment to helping others succeed. As a candidate, I am dedicated to representing the voices of our members, promoting inclusion, and continuing BPA’s legacy of excellence.
Thank you for considering my candidacy. I am eager to bring my enthusiasm, dedication, and passion for service to the State Officer team as we work together to make this an unforgettable year for BPA.
I am Alyssa Gimble and I want to serve Oklahoma BPA as a member of the State Executive Council. I want to give purpose to my BPA State Executive Council potential through engaging with my team, public speaking, and helping others develop their professionalism. I have a passion for engaging with other people from other BPA chapters and encouraging my own chapter to engage in activities such as Torch Awards, competitions, and leadership conferences.
I possess a passion for self-improvement and ensuring my skills are ready for a better work future. I take accountability for punctuality in my chapter as Chapter Secretary, being the member responsible for tracking deadlines. As a member of the State Executive Council, I would spread awareness of BPA programs and the responsibility of being a great leader with integrity.
If elected to the State Executive Council, I will inspire fellow members to develop professional growth, generosity, and leadership skills. I will represent BPA in a professional manner, with integrity, commitment, and purpose all while being a great leader. I am confident my team and I can achieve greatness together, using our creativity and skills to give purpose to Oklahoma BPA’s potential.
“If your actions inspire others to learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.”
– John Quincy Adams
These words reflect the kind of leadership I strive to demonstrate. BPA has become one of the most meaningful organizations I have joined, inspiring me to pursue leadership at a higher level. I have seen how BPA encourages students to step outside their comfort zones, develop professional skills, and build confidence.
My experiences in other leadership roles have prepared me to contribute meaningfully to the State Executive Council. As a Mustang High School Student Council Ambassador, I have learned the importance of communication, responsibility, and representing peers with integrity. Through Key Club, I have served the community and cultivated the mindset of giving back. Serving as my chapter’s BPA reporter has taught me the value of organization, teamwork, and keeping members engaged.
I am motivated to continue my leadership journey and run for the BPA State Executive Council to create a positive environment for members across Oklahoma. I aim to bring dedication, energy, and passion to inspire growth and strengthen the BPA community.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
My name is Jaydee Keehn, and I am honored to run for BPA State Officer. Business Professionals of America has had a powerful influence on my personal growth and leadership development.
Through BPA, I have gained confidence, communication skills, and a strong sense of responsibility that will benefit me far beyond my high school years.
For the past five years, I have actively participated in the Fall Leadership Conference and the State Leadership Conference. I have served as my chapter's president and have been involved in multiple community service projects that strengthened both my leadership abilities and my commitment to giving back. These experiences taught me the importance of teamwork, dedication, and leading with integrity.
As a State Officer, I will work to improve communication between chapters, encourage greater member involvement, and ensure every student feels welcomed and represented. I am passionate about expanding leadership opportunities, promoting participation, and upholding the core values of BPA. I believe leadership begins with listening, and I am committed to serving our members with respect, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
I am honored to share my continued commitment to Business Professionals of America, an organization that has shaped both my personal growth and professional aspirations. Having been an active BPA member for the past two years, I have experienced firsthand how the program encourages leadership, confidence, and real-world business skills.
My connection to BPA extends beyond my own experience. My mother was also a BPA member during her high school years, and her experiences inspired me to follow in her footsteps. This legacy has given me a deep respect for BPA’s mission and a strong desire to contribute meaningfully to its future.
Through my participation, I have developed professionalism, collaboration skills, and a strong sense of responsibility. I am eager to continue representing BPA with dedication, integrity, and enthusiasm while supporting fellow members and upholding the organization’s values.
My Name is Gregory William “Will” McClure, and I am a first year adult student at Northwest Technology Center in Fairview Oklahoma. I believe I am a great candidate for State Executive Council because I am dedicated to helping others and improving the area around me.
I have been known to go out of my way to help others on their projects and share my knowledge, while also learning from those around me. When I fail, I use the failure to better myself, and my approach to things, and I simply do not give up, no matter what happens.
Becoming a State Executive Council Officer would help me expand and share my knowledge with others. BPA was formed to create leaders who will shape, not only our society, but our world, and with combined experiences and knowledge, there is no problem BPA can't solve, no hurdle BPA can’t jump, and no mountain BPA can't climb.
It is my goal to improve the area around me, and I would love to share this passion with the members of BPA, and help BPA grow. It would be an honor to join the creative, unique, and amazing members on the State Executive Council.
I would like to serve on the Oklahoma BPA State Executive Council because I care about helping others and making our BPA community stronger. Being Treasurer of my BPA chapter has given me experience in leadership, teamwork, and responsibility, and I enjoy supporting others in their goals. I want to take what I’ve learned and help other students like me across the state have positive experiences in BPA.
BPA has given me opportunities to grow in confidence, develop professional skills, and work with others toward shared goals. I want other students to have these same opportunities and to feel encouraged to take part. I enjoy planning, organizing, and working as part of a team, and I want to bring that energy to the State Executive Council. I want to listen to others, share good ideas, and work hard to help our organization succeed.
I think I should be chosen because I am dependable, hardworking, and committed to doing my best. I take responsibility seriously and want to be someone others can count on. It would be an honor to serve on the State Executive Council and represent Oklahoma BPA students. I am ready to work, support my peers, and help make BPA even better.
I made a promise to myself when I entered my freshman year of high school: Don’t stay stuck in the comfortable shell I built around myself. Try new things. Middle school had been an unfavorable experience, and I was determined to prove to both myself and others that I could be so much more.
Since making that promise, my mission is to take every opportunity given to me. I’ve volunteered, sung in my school’s choir, taken on countless roles in plays at my school, and now I’m a member of BPA. When I first began reading about the plethora of things BPA offered, it intrigued me.While part of me was intimidated at first, I realized that this is the discomfort I’d been seeking since I was a curious freshman; there were so many things for me to learn about myself and others through BPA.
I want to be a part of the Business Professionals of America State Council because not only will it help me step out of my comfort zone and try something new, but also I will have the ability to impact my peers and gain life experience I’ll use forever.
Community is a huge component of Business Professionals of America. BPA’s mission is to empower student leaders through learning, professional growth and service. None of that can happen without a strong, connected community supporting everyone. As a member of the Oklahoma BPA State Executive Council, my goal will be to strengthen that community so members are empowered to discover their passion and rise above.
I want to strengthen BPA so that collaboration thrives, chapters support each other and members feel a true sense of belonging. By expanding communication and creating more opportunities for chapters to connect I will ensure that everyone from our smallest chapters to our largest share in the unmatched opportunities BPA offers.
To support this, I will encourage BPA’s programs such as community service, competitive events and leadership development. These programs help students grow personally, professionally, and as future leaders in their communities.
Alongside my focus on community, I believe in advancing Innovation, Opportunity, and Unity. Innovation will elevate our programs to be the best they can be. Opportunity ensures everybody has the chance to rise above. Unity will bring our members together as one BPA family.
Together, we will make Oklahoma BPA Chapter stronger than ever!
I am running for Executive Council because I believe leadership is about service, purpose, and creating a space where everyone feels they belong. People grow most when they feel supported and valued, and I want to help build an environment where students are encouraged to be confident in who they are while also growing into who they are meant to become.
My goal is not just to hold a position, but to make a real difference by being a voice for those who feel unheard and a leader who inspires others to recognize their strengths. We all have a purpose, even if we have not fully discovered it yet. I want to help create opportunities for students to explore and embrace that purpose.
The Executive Council should reflect our community’s values of unity, kindness, integrity, and respect. I believe I can represent these values by listening, collaborating, and leading with intention. I care deeply about BPA, our people, and the impact we can make together, and I hope to contribute to a positive, encouraging environment that helps every member feel seen, supported, and motivated to succeed.
The reason I am applying for Oklahoma BPA Executive State Council is because of the endless opportunities I would be offered, but also the honor and gratitude I have for this organization.
BPA has opened up many doors and broadened my horizons by teaching me valuable skills in leadership, teamwork, and most importantly communication! As I dream of my future consisting of a business-oriented career, as well as working alongside many wonderful business professionals in my community, I feel this role of leadership, organization, and inspiration would be beneficial to my long-term goals as a future Business Professional of America!
Being in BPA, I have been encouraged to tackle projects that I would have never worked up the confidence to pursue. I have realized that my business potential is far greater than even my own expectations. With this possible opportunity, I aim to inspire members of Oklahoma BPA to take their potential and amplify it through the valuable advantageous moments offered by being a part of this organization.
Hello, my name is Gunnar Tignor and this is why I believe I’m a great fit to be a BPA officer to represent Francis Tuttle. I have a need to be better and am comfortable to think outside the box.
I spent my high school and college years with my head down and only focused on my studies without truly really applying myself to activities that would shape my campuses. Most of it was not really seeing the potential in myself. However, post college I started noticing my leadership skills in not just my school, where I normally take initiative in group activities and always helping my fellow students with their assignments.
But my job as a Patient Service Rep for Integris. Where I work with patients who, depending on what my task that day would be, either consists of checking in patients who are occasionally distressed or on the phone with patients in need of an appointment or other needs. I help by being able to provide their needs or point them in a clinical direction.
In conclusion, choosing me would be ideal due to my leadership skills, solid work ethic, and my need to always learn and improve.
My name is Jamill Valle. I am a Tulsa Technology Center Cybersecurity student and Historian for the TTC Riverside chapter. Prior to attending Tulsa Tech, I was already familiar with BPA as people I knew always spoke highly of it, urging me to join and sparking my interest in the organization.
Once I began my studies at TTC, I joined the local officer team and have since participated in various BPA events and activities. My time as a local officer has left a lasting impression on me and has taken me out of my comfort zone, leading me to pursue more. I have been raised to be a leader and use my position to help others in my community and beyond, so I am grateful that BPA has given me the opportunity to begin that journey.
As I have indulged myself in my local position, I will continue to do the same and amplify the voices of BPA members at the state level to create a strong link between the state and local chapters.