CMA Board of Directors

Norman Antonio Booze is a proud U.S. Army veteran, a devoted husband, and an incredible father of three neurodivergent children. He has served his country with honor and now continues to serve his family with the same dedication, resilience, and selflessness that he demonstrated in uniform.

The past four years have been especially challenging for our family. Our oldest child was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation, a serious neurological condition that has required multiple treatments and ongoing care. While I, as his wife, had to step into the role of full-time caregiver, Norman became the steady foundation of our home. He worked tirelessly to provide for our family — often putting his own needs aside to ensure that we were supported financially, emotionally, and spiritually.

Even after his military service, Norman continues to live out the values of discipline, perseverance, and sacrifice that define a true soldier. He faces every obstacle with quiet courage and never complains, even when the weight of responsibility feels heavy. His commitment to both his family and his country is a testament to his character and his strength.

We would love for Norman to receive two complimentary tickets to a future Thunder game as a small way to honor the big heart and unwavering heroism of a man who has served both his nation and his family with excellence and love.

De’ Aundra S. Smith is a proud single mother of three: a high school son, a middle school daughter, and an elementary-aged daughter.

With over a decade of experience in education, De’ Aundra began her journey as a classroom volunteer and PTO officer for one year, then served as a substitute teacher for the ending of that year. She spent six years as a Teacher’s Assistant and is now entering her eighth year as a classroom teacher.

Born and raised in Oklahoma City, De’ Aundra has always had a deep love for the arts—singing, dancing, and acting. She has embraced the title “Minister of the Arts,” using her talents to inspire and uplift others. Her passion and performances have taken her across various locations including Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Lawton, and Arkansas, as well as North Carolina during her time living there.

A graduate of Del City High School with a solid B+ average, De’ Aundra went on to earn her Associate’s degree in Theatre from Rose State College and a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Education from Langston University. She is currently looking to pursue her Master’s degree in Secondary Education.

Mr. Clyde Ates holds a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science and an Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering, giving him a unique blend of human-focused understanding and technical problem-solving. He has served 5 years in in-home foster care roles and as a therapeutic counselor with Sequoya Group Home in Chickasha, as well as a counselor at El Reno High School, dedicating his energy to supporting youth, families, and emotional development.

Mr. Ates is also a committed community leader, serving as an Arts Board Member, where he supports cultural programming, artistic engagement, and opportunities for community expression through creative education and outreach.

As the founder of Glory4ever Ministries, he has organized multiple outreach initiatives including the two-year city-wide Jesus in the Park effort, uniting four ministries and partnering with the Jesus House to serve and minister to the homeless community of downtown OKC through food, song, prayer, dance, preaching, and compassionate one-on-one connection.

Professionally, Mr. Ates brings over 25 years of IT experience in hardware, software, systems integration, and networking. His background includes 5 years at Seagate as a System Analyst managing worldwide server administration, 5 years at Dell as a Server Engineer working across five generations of servers, and an additional 5 years as an independent IT consultant providing expert repair, installation, and configuration services.

Mr. Ates is deeply committed to family life — celebrating 33 years of marriage, three children, two grandsons, and a group of beloved family dogs: Cocoa, Lexi, Mister, and Ebony. He enjoys traveling with family and remains a loyal Houston Rockets fan, going back to the legendary “Twin Towers” era.

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