THE SWERVIN’ TEAM
Our Board Members
Michelle is a committed mother, wife and Tulsa Realtor! Her greatest passion is helping others! As a former educator, she believes that the smallest gestures can have a massive impact on a child’s life forever!
She loves to be involved in her community, volunteering, and serving in any way she can. In her past time, she enjoys spending time with family, playing in the great outdoors, watching her son play sports,
reading, and fitness.
Leslie Carroll, PhD, MPH, is the Director for the Center for Community Health at Tulsa City-County Health Department. This position is the result of a first-time collaboration from the largest hospital in Oklahoma with the goal to reduce inappropriate Emergency Room visits and avoidable readmissions through Community Health Worker care coordination services. Much of her career has been in community research. She was the Project Coordinator for NIH-funded Tribal Health and Resilience in Vulnerable Environment study at Oklahoma University in Tulsa. This study assessed the food and physical activity environments in two tribal nations in Oklahoma. Prior to joining OU-Tulsa, she was the Project Coordinator at the University of Tulsa where she led the Oklahoma site for NIH-funded Infant Development Environment and Lifestyle study. This longitudinal study examined the developmental and cognitive effects of methamphetamine exposure in utero. Ms. Carroll has over 11 years’ experience in research and 8 years in community organizing. She earned her BS in Psychology at Texas Christian University, a Master’s and doctoral degree in the Health Promotion Sciences Department at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Riley’s bio is coming soon.
Laurel’s bio is coming soon.
Amanda Moore is currently the Site Principal at Jenks West Elementary. She has been a part of the Jenks West family since 2012. Previously she served students at Liberty Public Schools and Evangelistic Temple School as a classroom teacher. She has been in the field of education for 23 years.
She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Oral Roberts University in Elementary Education and her Master’s degree from The University of Oklahoma in Educational Administration and Curriculum Supervision.
Amanda began working with the Swerve Foundation during their first bike giveaway at West Elementary. She has a huge heart to meet the needs of all children and has witnessed firsthand the impact that has been made in the lives of many children through the generosity of the Swerve Foundation.
David Rolfe is an Associate Professor of Recreation and Sport at Central Washington University. As a member of the Sport and Movement Studies Department, Dr. Rolfe teaches a variety of courses within the Sport and Recreation Management areas. His research areas include: recreation and sport administration, community development, youth development, and youth drug prevention policy.
Professionally, David has held positions within the municipal recreation, non-profit recreation, and non-profit community development administration. Dr. Rolfe holds degrees in Recreation and Sport from the University of Arkansas, the University of Illinois, and Central Washington University.
Caroline Sallee is a former Jenks Public Schools educator with a passion for creativity and community. She is currently the Head of Social Media Marketing for Rustic Cuff here in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Caroline is the founder of Caroline and Co. LLC, a social media management company. She specializes in graphic design, social media marketing and a plethora of social media platform services – her marketing skillset will be of great benefit to the SWERVE Foundation as we plan to grow and expand.
Caroline has a passion for teaching and impacting todays youth. “Serving my community, and more specifically, kiddos in my community, will always hold a huge place in my heart. My time in the classroom will never be forgotten, and will always be deeply cherished. I learned so much about myself – teaching deepened my passion for serving others. One of my former students was a SWERVE bicycle recipient, and I watched it change his entire year. I want to put my skillset to use in the most impactful way possible. What better way to do that than through this incredible organization? I’ve see it’s impact happen right before my eyes! I’m thrilled to serve on the SWERVE Foundation Board, as I have the ability to impact young lives and help shape little minds. My goal is to be a light to ask many people as I possibly can. This organization compels me to do just that.”
Darren Shrum is an entrepreneur, salesman, craftsman and the First Cowboy of Oklahoma State University. He and his wife, Dr. Kayse Shrum, have been married for nearly 30 years. Dr. Shrum became the 19th president of Oklahoma State University on July 1, 2021.
A graduate from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in education, Darren quickly entered management for Walmart. From there, he became a leader in sales for companies like Zebco and Abbott Laboratories. For three years, he increased sales for some of the world’s best known brands including Zebco, Igloo and Remington Clothing. He also co-conceived a new product line, Red Rhino Reel, to capture the market share of intermediate anglers. It catapulted to a top selling product line for Zebco.
During his time at Abbott Laboratories — a company that creates break-through products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition and pharmaceuticals — he was a senior sales manager and district manager with oversight in Oklahoma and Texas. He had responsibility for more than $5 million in sales revenue.
In 2007, Darren struck out on his own, opening a 12,000 square-foot fitness center close to his Coweta home in Muskogee, identifying a growing segment of fitness consumers and catering to their needs. The membership grew to 2,100 by the time he sold the business three years later to open a new venture: FTD Motors LLC. The high-end automobile restoration business is still turning vintage cars and trucks into showstoppers.
Since Dr. Shrum took the helm at OSU, Darren has embraced his role as First Cowboy, supporting the faculty, students and staff at the university. A fitness buff and former collegiate athlete himself, Darren works out with Cowboy athletes. He has a heart for philanthropy and is an enthusiastic leader and participant in projects that make OSU, Stillwater and Payne County a better place. He has long been involved in supporting groups like Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Payne County Youth Services, Special Olympics Oklahoma and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Darren and Kayse Shrum have six children. When their three biological children were in junior high and middle school, the couple adopted three children. Darren traveled 8,000 miles to the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa. When he was at the orphanages, it was as if the decisions were already made on which would be their children. They added Joseph, Kilientn and Kason to the family to join Colton, Kyndall and Karsyn.
Darren Shrum bio
Darren Shrum is an entrepreneur, salesman, craftsman and the First Cowboy of Oklahoma State University. He and his wife Dr. Kayse Shrum have been married for nearly 30 years and have six adult children. Dr. Shrum became the 19th president of Oklahoma State University on July 1, 2021.
A graduate from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in education, Darren quickly entered management for Walmart. From there, he became a leader in sales for companies like Zebco and Abbott Laboratories, responsible for millions in sales revenue.
In 2007, Darren struck out on his own, opening a 12,000 square-foot fitness center close to his Coweta home in Muskogee, identifying a growing segment of fitness consumers and catering to their needs. The membership grew to 2,100 by the time he sold the business three years later to open a new venture: FTD Motors LLC. The high-end automobile restoration business is still turning vintage cars and trucks into showstoppers.
Since Dr. Shrum took the helm at OSU, Darren has embraced his role as First Cowboy, supporting the faculty, students and staff at the university. A fitness buff and former collegiate athlete himself, Darren works out with Cowboy athletes. He has a heart for philanthropy and is an enthusiastic leader and participant. He has long been involved in supporting groups like Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Payne County Youth Services, Special Olympics Oklahoma and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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