Office of Media and Community Relations
RANDY TALLEY
Director of Media and Community Relations (405) 574-1337 / e-mail me
Randy Talley loves representing the University of Science and Arts, in Chickasha, now recognized as one of the oldest public liberal arts colleges in America. For 24 years, Randy has worked in news and public affairs, first at the Tulsa World, later in an advertising agency, and finally here at USAO.
Randy earned his bachelor's degree at Oklahoma State University and has served twice as president of the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association. In 2006, he was named Communicator of the Year at a joint conference of the State Communicators Council and OCPRA. He served as chair of the Communicators Council, representing all public universities in Oklahoma, in 2007. Randy and his wife Kathie have four exceptional children.
DAVID DUNCAN
Television & Video Production Specialist (405) 574-1214 / e-mail me
With nearly 26 years of videography experience, Oklahoma native David Duncan does all things video-related and multimedia at USAO. In addition to filming campus events and activities, he writes, directs, produces and films “Studio 18,” a bi-weekly comic variety show featuring B-movies, comedy sketches, guest interviews and prize giveaways hosted by a cast of USAO students and staff members. The award-winning show is broadcast on USAO’s public access channel and Podcasts worldwide.
His experience spans multiple fields and genres, including commercial, corporate, documentary, news and public affairs, classified military, radio and television advertising and feature film production.
David’s family consists of “two beautiful sisters, one incredibly talented brother and two wonderful parents.” Most of his family members have careers in the creative arts.
Sports Information Director/Public Relations Assistant (405) 574-1210 / e-mail me
Zac Underwood has worked in public relations for the past seven years promoting schools and its student-athletes. Currently USAO's Sports Information Director/Public Relations Assistant, he as been the main media contact for several NCAA and NAIA postseason championships including the 2002 NCAA Division-II Women's Volleyball National Tournament.
Zac has received three awards for layout and design, and he won two awards for sports photography. In 2006, he also worked as a media center representative for the 2006 Senior PGA Championship at Oak Tree Country Club.
He is currently wasting a lot of his family's money working toward a master's degree in sports administration. He and his wife, Lori the Director of Student Activities and Leadership Programs at USAO, live in Chickasha and have two boys - Trae (a seven-year-old golf nut) and Brett (a five-year-old disaster waiting to happen).
KELLIE DRISCOLL
Media and Community Relations
Administrative Assistant
(405) 574-1318 / e-mail me
The newest member of the USAO Media and Community Relations team, Kellie Driscoll hails from Fancy Farm, Ky., home of the World’s Largest One Day Picnic.
No stranger to the craziness of office life, Kellie spent a year assisting the athletic director at Mid-Continent University in Mayfield, Ky., after graduating there in 2005. Kellie earned her bachelor of science degree in elementary education. Ironically, she uses this training every day to guide students, work studies, and fellow staff members in the PR office.
Kellie also brings the experience of someone “in the field” … the softball field, that is. In college, she played second base and outfield, earning her multiple distinctions. Twice she was named an NAIA All-American Scholar Athlete and NCCAA Academic All American, and she was selected twice to the KIAC First Team All Conference. In 2006, she was named KIAC Co-Coach of the year.
In her free time, Kellie enjoys playing sports, writing, reading, traveling and quilting.
MICHAEL BENDURE
News Bureau (405) 574-1362 / e-mail me
Michael Bendure is a writer and designer for the Media and Community Relations department. He graduated from USAO in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in communication. As head of the USAO News Bureau, Michael generates news articles, special stories, and unique publications for all things academic.
As a writer, Michael has been a poet, technical writer, journalist, freelancer, songwriter, and more. He has more than ten years experience running and mixing live sound, plus nearly as many years recording and producing experience. As a singer/songwriter, Michael performs at local venues.
In 2007, Michael won the Achievement Award for News Writing at the annual Oklahoma College Public Relations Association conference.
Michael and his wife, Jenny, can be seen riding bikes in the evenings with their three-year-old daughter in Chickasha.
JENNY BENDURE
Printing Services (405) 574-1280 / e-mail me
Jenny Bendure returned to USAO, her alma mater, to help manage the university’s Printing Services facility. At the print shop, she coordinates important campus community publications and facilitates design needs. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis in public relations in 1998.
Jen has more than 10 years experience in professional graphic design. She has worked as both advertising rep and designer in professional and freelance environments. In addition, she has 15 years experience as a singer.
She is happily married and is the mother of one daughter.
MARCIE PRICE
Designer (405) 574-1383 / e-mail me
Marcie Price graduated with honors from USAO in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in graphic design. The recipient of the 2006 Distinguished Graduate originally worked as a student in the office of Media and Community relations for four years and has helped design many graphics for publications and television.
In 2007, Marcie won Best of Show at the annual Oklahoma College Public Relations Association conference for her "Te Ata World Premiere" press kit cover. She also received the Grand Award for the same entry in Cover Design.
While she was a student, Marcie was a cartoonist for the USAO student newspaper, The Trend. Her original cartoons won first and second place at the Oklahoma Collegiate Press conference.
In her free time, Marcie enjoys acting in community theater and starring in USAO's award-winning cable-access comedy show, "Studio 18."
