Friends of Grand Lake Audubon Society Board of Directors

Wilma Mullins exemplifies a life shaped by duty, compassion, and a profound commitment to community. We are honored to have her serve as acting Treasurer for the Grand Lake Audubon Society Chapter.

Having embarked on a journey of service straight out of high school, Wilma proudly served in the Air Force from 1978 to 1982, stationed in a mobile aerial port squadron. Here, versatility was key as Wilma maneuvered everything from jeeps to semis, embodying the spirit of adaptability and readiness inherent in military life. 

Transitioning to civilian life, Wilma explored different professional avenues before finding their true calling at American Electric Power. Starting as a meter reader, she steadily progressed to retire as a respected meter servicer, leaving an indelible mark through their work in storm restoration and service as a vigilant safety coordinator.

Throughout life's journey, Wilma found unwavering support and love in her marriage to Robert, a bond that spanned 32 years until his passing. Amid personal trials, Wilma remained steadfast, channeling her energy into meaningful pursuits, including the founding of the Concho Valley Women Veterans Association, where she served as the inaugural Commander. Together, they participated in historic events like the first Women’s Veteran Day in Austin in 2008, leaving a lasting impact on the veteran community.

Wilma’s passion extends to all creatures, nurtured from childhood with pigeons and various feathered companions, feathered friends are of great importance to her along with her three cherished furbabies: Cocobear, Oscar Meyer, and Lacie Jo.

Charlene Paddock joins us as Secretary and Events Coordinator. In 2010, Charlene and her husband Joe Paddock discovered the charming town of Grove, Oklahoma. Charlene immediately fell in love with Grove's natural beauty and small-town friendly atmosphere. In 2018, after retiring, they made Grove their permanent home, purchasing a quaint house nestled against the woods, beginning a new chapter of their lives.

Grove has exceeded their expectations, especially with its abundant wildlife, waterfowl, and raptors. Charlene was thrilled and honored when invited by the well-known "KimBirdly" to join efforts in re-creating and developing the Friends of Grand Lake Audubon Society. Charlene brings a wealth of business management experience to the table as well as a flair for the arts and music scene. 

Charlene eagerly anticipates meeting fellow bird enthusiasts and says, "Let's get this party started!"

Alec Davis joins us as our Student Affairs Officer. His outgoing personality and willingness to connect our community with this organization is exciting to watch. Alec has a deep understanding as to what it means to build community. He is currently attending college, working towards a degree in wildlife conservation and finds fisheries especially interesting. In his spare time he enjoys hiking, fishing, and the occasional unicycle ride!

With a career marked by diverse roles and a commitment to community engagement, Sherry Rhoads brings a wealth of experience to her role as Membership Secretary. Beginning as a summer camp counselor at Roaring River State Park's nature department from 1968 to 1974, Sherry developed a passion for environmental education early in her career.

From account management at major firms to joining HarBer Village as Membership and Visitors Manager, where she managed membership initiatives and shared her passion for quilting through teaching at the Crafts Shop. 

Sherry  is excited to leverage her diverse background and dedication to service in supporting our organization's membership efforts, fostering community engagement, and enhancing member experiences.

Kyra is a wife, mom to four children (in her blended family), and proud grandmother of four, with four beloved fur kids. Her family is passionate about exploring and preserving Mother Nature. Whether it’s hiking, swimming, boating, camping, 4x4 trail riding, gardening, or conservation, she has always found joy in the great outdoors. Kyra and her husband bought a 100-year-old fishing cabin on Grand Lake, determined to restore it to its former glory as a vacation home, leaving their Arkansas life behind; they soon decided Grove was to be their permanent home. They have fallen in love with Grove and its welcoming community. And who could blame them?

Kyra has always had a fascination with the wonders of Mother Nature, and over the years, she has collected a wealth of knowledge about animals and plants. She was an active advocate and social media whirlwind in her Beaver Lake community. We are pleased and proud to have her advocating for birds in the Grand lake area as a new Board Member.

Rex Wood was raised on his family ranch in the Cherokee Nation of northeast Oklahoma. After a distinguished career in luxury tourism spanning the country, he returned to the heartland to develop a small tourism destination at South Grand Lake.

Rex serves on the board of the Har-Ber Village Museum in Grove, OK, is a member of the parks committee for the city of Langley, OK, and manages the family business, Club Lakeland of Langley, OK.

In addition to nurturing a multimedia art collection, Rex enjoys traveling, attending theater performances, and hiking in nature, where he finds joy in the enchanting sounds of the birds.

We are excited to bring Rex on as a Board Member, his passions for bird habitat conservation is just what we need!