Zack Henson CPSWQ, CFM – Chair
Jeremy Rice – Vice Chair
Rachel Cooper PE, CFM – Secretary
Sarah Walters PE, CFM – Treasurer
Jonathan Phillips CFM – National Floodplain Insurance Program Coordinator
Mike Kimbro PE, CFM – Region I Representative
Patrick Wilson PE ,CFM – Region II Representative
Sophia West – Region III Representative
Johnny Barron PE, CFM – Region IV Representative
OPEN – Region V Representative
Kenny Schwab PE, CFM – Past Chair
Zack Henson CFM
As a graduate of Oklahoma State University, Zack began his career in the private sector working as a land management project manager in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. Through this role, he developed and implemented Land & Water Management Plans, including Stormwater Management Plans for clients including oil & gas exploration companies, Federal agencies, and tribal, county and state entities. After returning to Oklahoma, he entered the public sector and currently serves as the Watershed Quality Manager and Floodplain Administrator for the City of Stillwater where he oversees the Stormwater, Pre-Treatment, and Floodplain programs.
Rachel Cooper is native to Wagoner County and currently serves as the Wagoner County Engineer and Director of the Planning and Zoning Department. Rachael attended the United States Air Force Academy and Southern Mississippi State University to gain her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Master of Science in Sports Psychology, respectively. She served in the United States Air Force just under 6 years as 32E Functional and separated as a Captain. She served a short stint as a College Soccer Coach and Campus Engineer before returning to government service in 2017. Rachael also works with Cross Timbers Consulting as a design engineer for Tribal Transportation Projects. In OFMA, Rachael is the Board Secretary and has been a CFM since February 2018.
Sarah Walters bio and photo to come
Mike Kimbro graduated from the University of Oklahoma in December 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. He started his career at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation in January 2001, where he discovered an interest in modeling rivers and creeks and started working on bridge hydraulics in March 2002. Mike is a CFM since 2005. His hobbies include woodworking, electronics, photography, ham radio, and motorcycles. He also enjoys traveling, attending Broadway shows, movies, and art festivals with my wife of 31 years.
Patrick Wilson bio to come.
Sophia West bio and photos to come.
Johnny A. Barron PE, CFM
Johnny grew up in Georgia and graduated from Southern Polytechnic State University with a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering Technology. He obtained his professional engineer license in 2006. While in Georgia, he served as the Atlanta Area Representative on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Association of Floodplain Management (GAFM).
He moved to Oklahoma in 2010 and has worked for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and the City of Ponca City. Johnny currently works for the City of Altus where he is the City Engineer and Public Works Director for the City of Altus, OK. He is also the NFIP Floodplain Administrator for Altus.
Johnny and his wife, Dawn, have been married since 1988 and they have 4 children and 4 grandchildren.
Kenny Schwab earned a Bachelor of Science degree, as well as a Master of Science degree, in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University. He also has a Master of Arts in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma. He is a registered Professional Engineer and Structural Engineer in the state of Oklahoma and a nationally Certified Floodplain Manager. He has over 30 years of civil engineering design and management experience in the public, as well as private sectors. The majority of his experience is in infrastructure capital improvements for municipalities.
Kenny has spent over 20 years in the consulting sector, including owning his own engineering firm. He spent over 13 years in the government sector working with the City of Broken Arrow as first the Director of Engineering and Construction and now serving as the Assistant City Manager over Operations. As Assistant City Manager, Kenny oversees the public works departments, community development department, and emergency management division within the city.