Dr. Wes McKinzie became Oklahoma Christian University’s faculty athletics representative in 2026.
He is an associate professor in OC’s College of Business, where he leads the bachelor’s degree program in Sports Management and teaches various undergraduate and graduate courses. Dr. McKinzie also serves as an adjunct professor for the Master of Arts in Sport Leadership program at Rochester Christian University in Michigan.
The San Antonio native spent about a decade working in professional and college sports, including a stint as OC’s director of athletic marketing and communications. He also worked in mainstream marketing and public relations.
Beyond his academic role, Dr. McKinzie sings bass with various worship ministries across the country in addition to singing part-time with the Christian group Acappella Vocal Band (AVB) and Acappella, a member of the Christian Music Hall of Fame.
He serves on the board for Course for Change, a mentoring program that uses long distance running as a vehicle to help at-risk youth, and writes for Pounding the Rock, a San Antonio Spurs blog on SB Nation.
Dr. McKinzie has a bachelor’s degree in radio/television from OC, a master’s degree in journalism/mass communication from the University of Oklahoma, and a doctorate of business administration from Grand Canyon University.
He and his wife Delisa have two children: Mikayla and Schad. They worship at The Springs Church of Christ in Edmond, where Dr. McKinzie is an elder and worship team member.
