Meet the Highway Safety Team

DeAngela Gaymon has 20+ years of experience in federal grant work and quality management systems spanning the full spectrum of grant writing, execution, and administration, QMS audit/certification, and organizational leadership in the public and private sectors. She joined the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office in 2019 as a Program Manager and has led the highway safety grant program as Deputy Director since 2021.

DeAngela holds a B.S. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and a Master’s in Entrepreneurship from Langston University.  She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®), Highway Traffic Safety Professional (HTSP), and State of Oklahoma Certified Procurement Officer.

Mike is a born and raised Oklahoman.  He spent 31 years in the Oklahoma Army National Guard. He’s held many different positions across the State, finally retiring in August 2019. Mike completed his bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Arkansas Grantham and is currently pursuing his MBA. Mike joined the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office in October 2019.

With over 12 years of service at the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Jaclynn Todd brings a deep commitment to public welfare and community safety. She started with the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office in 2017, where she currently serves as Senior Program Manager. 

Jaclynn holds an Associate degree in Paramedic Studies and a Bachelor's in Emergency Responder Administration. She is a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and Highway Traffic Safety Professional, combining field experience with regulatory knowledge to support safe practices across the state. Her unique passion for reviewing and interpreting laws and regulations helps her navigate complex policy landscapes with both precision and enthusiasm.

Known for her collaborative style, Jaclynn approaches her work through partnership rather than oversight, aiming to empower others while working toward a safer Oklahoma. Outside the office, she enjoys carpentry and paddling with her Dragon Boat team, bringing the same hands-on energy and teamwork to her personal interests.

Sam has worked for the Department of Public Safety since 1984.  Starting as a clerk in the Services and Records Division, she also served as Secretary in Supply Division, Driver License Examiner, Hearing Officer in Financial Responsibility and Case Manager for the Legal Division, before promoting to Program Manager with the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office in 2007.  Sam is a graduate of OU and loves cheering on her favorite softball players, college football teams, and everything new her grandchildren do.  Sam is a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and is passionate about occupant protection.

Nicole started with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) as a Driver License Examiner in December of 2004. She worked at the Shawnee exam station for many years and then became a Commercial Driver License Examiner working across the state. In 2013, Nicole assumed the position as the Motorcycle Safety Education Auditor with DPS. This position was grant funded through the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office and transitioned over to the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office in 2020.

Nicole started riding motorcycles after taking the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic RiderCourse in September of 2003. She became an MSF certified RiderCoach in September of 2013, an MSF certified RiderCoach Trainer in April of 2017 and an MSF Quality Assurant Specialist in August of 2017. Nicole’s specialty area is motorcycle safety and she advises with the state Motorcycle Safety and Education Advisory Committee.

Jacob Probst joined the Highway Safety team in November 2024. He is passionate about safety. Currently, Jacob is a certified RiderCoach from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and has extensive experience in implementing safe practices through his additional experience as an oil field safety inspector and being a part of the emergency response team. 

As an Oklahoma transplant of 20+ years, Jacob looks forward to keeping all road users safe on Oklahoma roadways. 

Charles “Dale” Adkerson began his public service career in 1985 as a volunteer EMT for the ambulance service in Mangum Oklahoma. From Mangum, he worked in Alva, Oklahoma and Dodge City, Kansas. In 2002, Dale began working as an EMS Administrator in the EMS Division of the Oklahoma State Department of Health. While working as an EMS Administrator, he served as the Educational Coordinator, the Northwest EMS Administrator, and as a Regional Trauma Advisory Board Coordinator in the Trauma Division. In 2010, he was promoted to become the Administrative Program Manager of the EMS Division, overseeing all aspects of agency and individual certification and licensure.

In 2023, he left the EMS Division and began working in the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office within the Department of Public Safety as a Program Manager.

He is a graduate of Northwestern Oklahoma State University and earned bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement (1990) and Secondary Education (1995).  He is a Desert Storm Veteran, serving in the Oklahoma and Kansas Army National Guard between 1988 and 1994.

Megan joined the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office team in June 2023 after working several years in the data warehousing and technology space. She is thrilled to use her communications, marketing and public relations experience in a different, meaningful way to make Oklahoma roadways safer for everyone.

Megan earned her bachelor's degree in communications with a news media emphasis and a minor in nonprofit management from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.

With over 20 years of experience in public safety, education, and advocacy, Kelli serves as Community Engagement Coordinator for the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO), overseeing the planning and implementation of engagement strategies. She also serves as a specialist and technical advisor, directing oversight of grant development with multiple state and local agencies, monitoring and evaluating grant programs statewide, and representing OHSO at local, state, and national levels. In 2022, she was invited to join the inaugural class of Emerging Leaders in Highway Safety with the Governors Highway Safety Association.

As parents of a child with autism, Kelli and her husband are passionate about the inclusion of people of all abilities in every aspect of daily life. She proudly serves on the Board of Directors for Not Your Average Joe, an inclusionary non-profit string of coffee shops dedicated to providing public-facing employment for students and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

She has a bachelor's degree in international political science from Austin College in Sherman, Texas.

Amy is a native of Ponca City, Oklahoma and has a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Oklahoma. She worked as a cultural resource archaeologist in Illinois for 10 years before returning to Oklahoma for graduate school. She earned a master's degree in geography from Oklahoma State University in 2009 where she specialized in spatial statistics and analysis. She has been working as the Data Analyst at OHSO since December of 2016. Her role at the OHSO allows her to utilize her skills and knowledge of spatial analysis and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) in order to identify specific traffic safety issues across the state. One of her primary areas of emphasis is assisting in improving the quality and accuracy of highway safety data in Oklahoma.

Lateka is a native Oklahoman who began her career with the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety in 2001 as an Oklahoma State Trooper and is a proud graduate of the 53rd Academy. She retired from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol in 2022 and joined the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office in September 2022. 

Lateka holds a B.S. in Corrections from Langston University and a master’s in criminology from Oklahoma City University. She is a Highway Traffic Safety Professional (HTSP) and continues serving in public safety.

Moynea is originally from St. Louis, Missouri, and relocated to Oklahoma in 2011. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Webster University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

With over 12 years of experience in accounting and more than 6 years in state government, Moynea brings a strong background in financial operations and public service. She is a Certified Procurement Officer and has expertise in human resources, payroll, federal grants, and asset management.

Moynea joined the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office in February 2025, where she is committed to maintaining the financial integrity of the office while actively supporting initiatives that enhance the safety and well-being of all Oklahomans.