WHO WE ARE

Promoting Awareness, Providing Solutions

Funded by contributions from the State of Oklahoma, the gambling industry, corporations, and private citizens, The Oklahoma Association on Problem Gambling & Gaming (OAPGG) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. 

At OAPGG, we’re dedicated to providing education, increasing awareness and developing prevention programs on problem gaming and gambling for all Oklahoma residents.

Through a dynamic set of resources, tools and treatment options, we’re dedicated to combatting the devastating effects addictive gambling and gaming can have on individuals, their families and communities. 

If you or someone you know has a gambling or gaming problem, please call the national toll-free helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER or contact OAPGG at 405-801-3329.  All calls are strictly confidential.

It is a standing policy of OAPGG to take no position for or against legalized gambling.

OAPGG Staff

Dr. Wiley D. Harwell, Executive Director, D.Min., LPC, ICGC-II
wharwell@oapgg.org

Ronald Wahkinney, Associate Director, LADC, ICGC-I
rwahkinney@oapgg.org

Kenzie Simpson, Communications and Outreach Coordinator
ksimpson@oapgg.org

Kristen Villareal, Office Manager
help@oapgg.org

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors for OAPGG are elected from a cross-section of Oklahoman’s who desire to have a positive impact on problem gambling issues. Current board members are:

  • Janet Cizek, President

  • Hillary Farrell, Treasurer

  • Cynthia Stober, President Elect

  • Brent Williams

  • Chad Moore

  • Don Smitherman

  • John R. Chancey

  • Laura J. Lamb Atchley

  • Matthew Morgan

  • Ronnie Hicks