Makayla Adams

Makayla Adams

State President

Cashion High School
Local Advisor: Teresa Karnes

Leadership Voice:  Nurturer

Enneagram:  1

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What is your favorite BPA memory? My favorite BPA memory was being called on stage for winning State Executive Council, I will never forget the excitement that day.What are three words to describe you?Three words that describe me are diligent, kind, and driven.Why did you join BPA?I joined BPA because my older sister was previously in BPA and told me about the unmatched opportunities it offers.What are your future career goals? I do not currently have a full plan for my future career, I am still exploring my options and want to see where my skills learned from BPA will take me.

Duties: It shall be the duty of the State President to preside at all business meetings; preside over all Executive Council meetings; with the approval of the State Executive Council and State Advisor, establish and appoint members and chairs of appropriate committees for a period not to exceed his/her term of office and assist these committees in their activities; serve as an ex-officio, nonvoting member of all committees; perform other duties of a presiding officer; and promote the general welfare of Business Professionals of America, Oklahoma Association.

Contact: makayla4310@gmail.com

Thomas Branson

Thomas Branson

Vice President

Cashion High School School
Local Advisor: Teresa Karnes

Leadership Voice:  Guardian

Enneagram:  1

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What is your favorite BPA memory? My favorite BPA memory is attending my first Fall Leadership Conference and realizing that being a state officer was something I knew I could become.What are three words to describe you:Three words that describe me are motivated, bold, and dependable.Why did you join BPA? I joined BPA for the competitions, community, and because my advisor and brother forced me to.What are your future career goals? My future career goals include attending college and pursuing a degree in Human Resources Management and using the lessons BPA taught me in my everyday life.

Duties: It shall be the duty of the Vice-Presidents to serve in any capacity as directed by the President; accept the responsibilities of the President as occasions may demand; assist in compiling and publishing the State Association Annual Report; serve as liaison between local members and the State Executive Council; contact each assigned local chapter at least once each month; and promote the general welfare of Business Professionals of America, Oklahoma Association.

Contact: thomas.branson@cashionps.org

Mason Miller

Mason Miller

State Vice President

Moore Norman Technology Center
Local Advisors: Traci Hopper

Leadership Voice:  Connector 

Enneagram:  7

More about Mason 

What is your favorite BPA memory?
My favorite BPA memory would be back in October when I was fundraising for my school’s Chains of Love fundraiser. We got so many people involved and were able to raise over $4,000. It shattered a school record and earned us 1st place at FLC in donating for Chain’s of Love. By far one of my fondest memories.
What are three words to describe you:
Selfless, Understanding, and Motivated.
Why did you join BPA?
I joined BPA because Covid took away most of my ability to be involved in high school clubs and organizations. I wanted to try something new with the last year I had in highschool. I now realize how much BPA has changed me and I will always be grateful for it and the people involved in it.
What are your future career goals?
I’m currently attending a Programming & Software Development class at Moore Norman Technology Center and I will be attending the University of Oklahoma this Fall as a a computer science major. I plan on diving into the Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality field during my college career.

Duties: It shall be the duty of the Vice-Presidents to serve in any capacity as directed by the President; accept the responsibilities of the President as occasions may demand; assist in compiling and publishing the State Association Annual Report; serve as liaison between local members and the State Executive Council; contact each assigned local chapter at least once each month; and promote the general welfare of Business Professionals of America, Oklahoma Association.

Contact: masonmiller534@gmail.com

Madalynn Monson

Madalynn Monson

State Reporter

Moore Norman Technology Center
Local Advisor: Traci Hopper

Leadership Voice:  Creative

Enneagram:  1

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What is your favorite BPA memory? My favorite memory would have to be SLC and getting the opportunity to run for state office and meeting a ton of new people What are three words to describe you:Kind, optimistic, outgoing Why did you join BPA? To get more connected with my school and the community as it was my first year living in Oklahoma.What are your future career goals? I want to go into law enforcement or criminology. As well as be a private pilot.

Duties: It shall be the duty of the Reporter to prepare and submit the organization’s news to all news media; serve as the public relations liaison to other State associations and the national organization; compile local chapter activity news for the State newsletter; and promote the general welfare of Business Professionals of America, Oklahoma Association.

Contact: madymonson@gmail.com

Maggie Mae Battles

Maggie Mae Battles

State Secretary

Central Technology Center – Drumright
Local Advisor:  Athena Frank

Leadership Voice:  Guardian

Enneagram:  1

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What is your favorite BPA memory?
So far, my favorite BPA memory is when I gave my campaign speech on a stage in front of hundreds of people. It made me feel confident and accomplished.

What are three words that describe you?
Three words that describe me are determined, motivated, and loyal.

Why did you join BPA?
I joined BPA because I wanted to push myself further to be the best I could be and be confident, and I knew BPA could help me get that.

What are your future career goals?
My future career goal is to become a locally-based accountant and help people financially.

Duties: It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep an accurate record of all business and Executive Council meetings; promptly submit one (1) printed copy of the minutes and any substantiating reports to the President, State Executive Council, and the State Advisor; and promote the general welfare of Business Professionals of America, Oklahoma Association.

Contact: maggie.battles@student.centraltech.edu

Natalie Kirkley

Natalie Kirkley

State Historian/Chaplain

Stratford High School
Local Advisor:  Tammy Anderson

Leadership Voice:  Connector 

Enneagram:  9

More about Natalie

My favorite BPA memory was being able to step on stage at SLC for being elected as a State Officer and another favorite memory of mine was at SEC orientation when I got to know more about my amazing team!

Three words I would use to describe myself are Determined, Optimistic, and Outgoing!
I joined BPA because I wanted to try something new. I heard about all of the leadership and career development opportunities it brought. I completely fell in love with it!
My future career goals consist of going to college to either obtain a master’s degree in business administration or to become a licensed professional counselor.  I want to find a way to help others within my career!

Duties: It shall be the duty of the Chaplain/Historian to be in charge of appropriate devotional exercises for council meetings and State association meetings; document and submit all historical events such as conferences, meetings, etc. to the State chapter; compile local and State chapter activities for the State scrapbook; be available for promoting the general welfare of chapter meetings; provide inspiration and encouragement to the State Executive Council; serve as a liaison to middle level chapters; and promote the general welfare of Business Professionals of America, Oklahoma Association.

Contact: nkirkley@stratfordisd.us

Aspen Nelson

Aspen Nelson

State Parliamentarian

Central Technology Center – Drumright
Local Advisor: Athena Frank

Leadership Voice:  Nurturer

Enneagram: 9

More about Aspen  

What is your favorite BPA memory?

Spending some time with the other officers at NLC while voting

What are three words to describe you?

Shy, Artistic, Thoughtful
Why did you join BPA?

Required for Tech Class

What are your future career goals? Make enough money to be comfortable

Duties: It shall be the duty of the Parliamentarian to advise the President and other association members on the orderly conduct of business in accordance with the organization’s bylaws and the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised; be responsible for the general conduct at all business and Executive Council meetings; rule on rules of order, should the occasion arise, during business meetings; and promote the general welfare of Business Professionals of America, Oklahoma Association.

Contact: aspen.nelson@student.centraltech.edu