Randy May is a leadership strategist, educator, and training architect with extensive experience transforming large‑scale learning systems across state government and the United States Air Force. He holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership, and a Master Trainer certification, grounding his work in evidence‑based leadership theory, behavior science, and adult learning principles. His expertise includes strategic planning, instructional design, culture building, and operational leadership.
As Training Program Manager for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Randy leads a statewide training division delivering 750+ trainings annually to more than 15,000 behavioral health professionals. His expertise includes strategic planning, instructional design, learning management systems (LMS), diversity and inclusion, and operational leadership.
Previously, Randy served as a Training Pipeline Manager for 2nd Air Force, overseeing technical training for 19 Air Force specialties and guiding development for 56 courses impacting over 3,000 students each year. He empowered teams across seven states, taught 2,500+ college‑credited instructional hours, and developed more than 1,200 pages of validated curriculum supporting critical national missions.
Across his leadership career, Randy has built a reputation for developing people, strengthening systems, and driving mission‑aligned change. His approach integrates organizational leadership, lifelong learning, and empowering leadership to help individuals and organizations turn insight into sustained impact. Randy brings a grounded, insightful, and motivating presence to every stage. His sessions blend practical tools and real‑world leadership experience, helping audiences build clarity and confidence they can apply immediately.
