Michael Smith Email & Phone Number

Dr. Smith is a graduate of East Central University, Ada, OK with a BA in Sociology and Communications. He received his MS in Psychology from Oklahoma State University in 1973, and a Ph.D. in Applied Behavioral Studies from OSU in 1985. Dr. Smith was employed by Oklahoma Natural Gas Co and ONEOK for 27 years beginning in 1977 where he was Manager – Employee Assistance Program, Equal Employment Opportunity. Responsibilities included Corporate Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Dr. Smith has teaching experience with Tulsa Community College, Phillips University and Oklahoma City University. His academic focus is in Cross Cultural Management, Critical Thinking and Business Ethics and differing cultures. In April of 2005 Dr. Smith founded the Oklahoma Association for Problem & Compulsive Gambling, Inc. The Oklahoma Association for Problem & Compulsive Gambling, Inc. (OAPCG) was incorporated to be the independent Oklahoma advocate for programs and services to assist problem & compulsive gamblers and their families. February, 2014 Dr. Smith retirewd as Director of the Human Rights Department, April 2014 Dr. Smith became ED of EODDS.President - Oklahoma Rehabilitation Assoc. 1984-1986Meritorious Service Award, Southern Gas Assoc. 1989, 1996 Chairman - Oklahoma Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse 1994-1996Chairman - Advisory Council on Substance Abuse, ODMHSAS, 1994-1996Past Board Member - Mental Health Association in TulsaPast Board Member - Tulsa Center for the Physically Limited 1996-2002Past Executive Counsel and Member of National Board of Directors, Jim Thorpe Association & Oklahoma Sports Hal of Fame