Meet the Staff
Recruiters
Taryn Gunn
Admissions Outreach Advisor
taryn.m.gunn@occc.edu
Office Phone:
405.682.7108
Education:
A.A., Oklahoma City Community College
B.S., General Studies from the University of Central Oklahoma
What makes OCCC a great place:
OCCC is a great place because of our beautiful campus and the community environment.
North West Region 1:
ASTEC
Deer Creek
El Reno
Emerson North
John Marshall
Minco
NW Classen
Putnam City
Putnam City West
Putnam City North
Yukon
Marquala Ealom
Admissions Outreach Advisor
Marquala.r.ealom@occc.edu
Office Phone:
405.682.7530
Education:
A.S, Langston University
B.A., Langston University
What makes OCCC a great place:
OCCC Greatest asset is no matter who you are or where you come from you are welcome.
North East Region:
Agra High School
Bishop McGuiness
Cashion High School
Chandler High School
Choctaw High School
Crooked Oak High School
Cushing High School
Davenport High School
Depew High School
Douglas High School
Dove High School
Edmond Memorial High School
Edmond North High School
Edmond Santa Fe High School
Epic Charter High School
Glencoe High School
Guthrie High School
Harding Charter Prep High School
Harrah High School
Jones High School
Luther High School
McLoud High School
Meeker High School
Mercy School Institute
Millwood Public High School Morrison High School
Classen High School
Oklahoma Christian Academy
Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
Parkview Adventist Academy
Perkins-Tryon High School
Perry High School
Prague High School
Ripley High School
Star Spencer High School
Stillwater High School
Stroud High School
Tahlequah High School
Wellston High School
Yale High School
Guadalupe Serna
Admissions Outreach Coordinator
guadalupe.s.serna@occc.edu
Office Phone:
405.682.1611 ext. 7515
Education:
A.A., Oklahoma City Community College
B.A., Interdisciplinary studies from Southwestern Oklahoma State University
What makes OCCC a great place:
The opportunities and resources that it provides to students and the community.
Guadalupe’s Region 3 SW:
Blanchard
Bridge Creek
Capitol Hill
Douglass
Emerson South
Mount St. Mary
Mustang
Western Heights
Westmoore
U.S Grant
Yukon
Tuttle
Daniel Byford
Admissions Outreach Advisor
daniel.w.byford@occc.edu
Office Phone:
405.682.1611, ext 7449
Education:
B.S., University of Central Oklahoma
What makes OCCC a great place:
The diversity of students, faculty, and staff contribute to an inclusive learning environment. We serve our community by providing a quality educational opportunity.
Daniel’s Region and Schools
Region 4 SE:
Community Christian (Norman)
Little Axe
Mid-Del Schools
Moore
Noble
Norman
Norman North
Purcell
Santa Fe South
Shawnee
Southeast
South Moore
Shawnee
Washington
Assistants
Shannon Cook
Recruitment Assistant
shannon.n.cook@occc.edu
Office Phone:
405.682-1611 ext.7683
Leadership
Michael Hoggatt
Director of Recruitment
michael.d.hoggatt@occc.edu
Office Phone:
405.682.1611 ext. 7743
Education:
M.H.R, University of Oklahoma
B.A., University of Oklahoma
What makes OCCC a great place:
The people; everyone who works here is very warm and helpful.
Royce Liston
Assistant Director of Recruitment
rliston@occc.edu
Office Phone:
405.682.7516
Education:
B.A., University of Oklahoma
A.A., Oklahoma City Community College
A.A., Oklahoma City Community College
What I loved about being a student at OCCC:
When I was a student at OCCC, I most enjoyed being myself. The student body at OCCC has students from different backgrounds which creates an environment that encourages interaction and a healthy exchange of ideas.
Arely Vera
Coordinator for Recruitment
arely.g.vera@occc.edu
Office Phone:
405.682.1611 ext. 7609
Education:
A.S., OCCC
B.A., University of Oklahoma
M.Ed., Southeastern Oklahoma State University
What makes OCCC a great place:
OCCC’s greatest virtue is the generational representation that consists of individuals from different ages, backgrounds, and languages.
International Admissions
Spencer Hui-min Ryan
Director of International Recruitment and Admissions
sryan@occc.edu
Office Phone:
405.682.7538
Education:
M.Ed., Oklahoma City University
B.A., Tamkang University
What makes OCCC a great place:Â
International students enrich the campus diversity with their cultural heritages. OCCC welcomes them with respect and makes them feel at home.
Tennent Emmons
Coordinator of International Student Services
tennent.w.emmons@occc.edu
Office Phone:
405.682.7884
Education:
B.S., University of Nebraska – Lincoln
A.A.S., Oklahoma State University – OKC
What I love about working at OCCC:
OCCC has a caring staff and faculty body for students to succeed. Having previously worked at OCCC, I am returning to the International Student Service office and working with the international student to acclimatize to the US higher education learning system and also, Oklahoma City. I hope the student will become successful in their education endeavors and have a positive experience while at OCCC.
Christopher Billing
International Admissions Specialist
christopher.c.billing@occc.edu
Office Phone:
405.682.7514
Education:
B.F.A., University of Oklahoma
What makes OCCC a great place:
OCCC cares about its students, faculty, and staff.
