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M. Corey Bolgrin
M. Corey Bolgrin

M. Corey Bolgrin

Director, Bison Recreation and Wellness

I have served in the field of recreation and wellness for over 10 years at various levels. I am an OBU Alumni of 2012, married with 5 kids (3 boys & 2 girls). I enjoy running, lifting, reading, teaching, and mentoring students. I am a huge Minnesota Vikings Fan! I have spent time overseas in the Middle East to include leading a Go Trip to Egypt (summer of 2023). I have served in the Oklahoma Army National Guard for over 16 years as a Staff Sergeant, Religious Affairs NCO, deployed to Afghanistan in 2017 - 2018, and I am now a 2nd Lt. Chaplain Candidate.

Education

  • Bachelors of Arts (BA) Sports and Recreation, Camp Administration Emphasis
  • Certified American Red Cross CPR, FIrst Aid, AED, and Wilderness and Remote First Aid Instructor,
  • Certified American Heart BLS (Basic Life Support) Instructor,
  • Certified Aquatic Facility Operator,
  • ACCT Level 1 Facilitator Certification,
  • Leadership Certification - KRPA (Kansas Recreation and Parks Association)
  • Certified Parks and Recreation Professional - NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association)

Subjects Taught

  • CPR/First Aid/AED
  • Wilderness and Remote First Aid
  • Ropes Course Management
  • Esports Management

Professional Memberships

  • ACCT (Association of Challenge Course Technology) Member
  • National Recreation and Park Association Member
  • NIRSA (National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association) Member
  • United Way of Eastern Frontier Country Board Member

Awards and Honors

I am an honor graduate from Basic Training (Soldier Leader of the Cycle, July 2008), Commandant's List (Top 10% graduating class) for BLC (Basic Leadership Course, Kuwait March 2018), Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf and various other awards.