McKinzie named Associate Director of Public Relations
Oklahoma Christian alumnus Wes McKinzie has returned to his alma mater to serve as the university’s associate director of public relations.

McKinzie most recently served as an account manager for McAuliffe, Norick & Associates, an Oklahoma City-based agency that specializes in advertising, communications and special events.

"We are looking forward to working with Wes." said Kyle Wray, Vice President for Marketing and Enrollment. "He brings a great deal of experience to Oklahoma Christian. His experience and rapport with the local media will help to advance the image of the university."

"I've known Wes personally for five years but this is the first time I've had the chance to work with him," said co-worker Dan Lovejoy, Associate Director of Interactive Marketing. "I've seen Wes exhibit the 'Second Mile' attitude at church and with his family. I'm excited he'll be joining us."

The 1998 OC alumnus previously worked for three years in the Arena Football League, earning Media Director of the Year honors in 2001 when he served as the director of communications for the Oklahoma Wranglers, Oklahoma City’s professional football team.

McKinzie went on to work in the league office in Chicago as the manager of communications for arenafootball2 before returning to the Oklahoma City area last year.

“ We have been blessed beyond measure in our decision to come back ‘home’ to Oklahoma City,” said McKinzie, whose family includes Delisa, his wife of 11 years, and their three-year-old daughter Mikayla. “Now I’m thrilled to have the chance to get back on campus and give back to a place that has given me so much.”

McKinzie also has experience as a member of the Oklahoma City media. He worked as the sports producer for KWTV, producing sportscasts and various sports specials with Dean Blevins and the late Bill Teegins. His print experience includes work for the Daily Oklahoman and the Edmond Sun.

McKinzie currently is working toward a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication at the University of Oklahoma. Since he graduated summa cum laude from Oklahoma Christian, the San Antonio native has remained close to his alma mater. He worked as OC’s public relations assistant in 1998 and 1999 and has served as the color analyst on the university’s basketball telecasts since they began airing on Cox Cable 3 in 2000.

Before attending Oklahoma Christian, McKinzie was the bass singer for Acappella Vocal Band (AVB) from 1988 to 1995. In his ministry with the Christian group, he recorded multiple albums and videos on the Word Records label, wrote numerous songs and sang in an average of 150 concerts per year. He remains the longest-tenured member in the group’s history.

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