MEET THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR: William "Mike" Six

William "Mike" Six

• Regional Director
• STAR Team Member
• Marketing and Events Coordinator

Mike is a native Oklahoman, born in Tulsa. He Joined the U.S. Marine Corps right after graduation from High School in 1971. 

While in the military, he was assigned to the Fleet Marine Force where he served as a rotary wing (helicopter) Flight Engineer and Aerial observer and was assigned to a Marine Attack Helicopter Squadron.

Upon his return back stateside, Mike was selected for the “Platoon Leaders Class” and attended the University of Oklahoma where he studied Engineering and worked towards his goal to receive his commission as a Marine Corps officer.

 During Mike’s sophomore Year at O.U., he elected to separate from the Marine Corp and entered into Law Enforcement with the City of Midwest City Police Department where he served as a Police Officer.

During his time as a Police Officer, he participated in the rescue and recovery efforts at the Murrah Building Bombing, the Star Elementary School fatal explosion, May 3rd ,1999 F-5 Tornado. Mike was instrumental in successfully implementing the Community Based Policing Program into his community.

While serving as a police officer, He earned his Degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science. Mike retired from the Police Department after nearly 30 years of service and is bringing with him all of his investigative experience, techniques and training to MUFON as a Field Investigator. 

He served as Assistant State Director and then State Director of Oklahoma MUFON before assuming the director role of one of several multi-state Regional Groups within MUFON.

2025 Annual Report

2025 YEAR END MUFON OKLAHOMA REPORT. 

Summary • Membership: We gained 3 members. lost 3 members and
have 4 prospective members.

• Advancements/Promotions: We had 8 advancements and/or promotions. 

• Training: We conducted 16 Zoom training sessions both individual and group. 

• Meetings: We held 10 meetings, a combination of public, private and in-person. 

• Public Outreach: Our public outreach was thru online resources (Facebook and website). 

(Oklahoma MUFON is committed to Transparency)

State Director Resigns :Bidding Farewell to Bob Davis

Oklahoma MUFON bids farewell to Robert "Bob" Davis after several years of committed and vital leadership.  He stepped into the State Director position when William "Mike" Six was named one of the new Regional Directors for MUFON.

Bob was a dedicated Field Investigator and masterfully stepped into the leadership role. His vast experience and passion for exploring the unknown made him an invaluable asset to our team.

Bob holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and began his career as a production engineer with Philips Lighting. He later transitioned to a career spanning 39 years as an electrical engineer, designing hardware and writing software for various flight simulators. His engineering background has provided him with the analytical skills needed for investigating unexplained aerial phenomena.

Bob’s fascination with UFOs started in his childhood after reading The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects by Edward J. Ruppelt. As a teenager, his interest deepened with Chariots of the Gods by Erich Von Daniken. His approach to UFO investigation mirrors his engineering mindset—careful data collection, correlation, and teamwork are essential to uncovering the truth.

While state director he focused on taking the field investigators to new levels of research and reporting competency, often spending hours on the phone or via Zoom to tutor and mentor all levels of Oklahoma Mufon members. 

Davis offered his resignation June of 2025. He was a member of the Star Team, Case Assistance Group (CAG) as well as being a certified field investigator and state director.  He leaves a lasting legacy and will be greatly missed but his departure is accompanied by the very best wishes for him in the future. 

May 17 Meet-N-Greet in Stroud, Oklahoma (2025)

On May 17, 2025, Oklahoma MUFON had a meet-n-greet along historic Route 66 in Stroud, Oklahoma.  Field investigators, family and friends joined in for lunch at the famous eatery The Rock Cafe, a short tour with stories of downtown Stroud, a tour of the Route 66 Spirit of America museum, and a program with a fun game of "UFO Trivia Challenge."

 

MUFON VISITS STROUD MUSEUM

As part of the goals for 2025 in Oklahoma, local leadership visited the ROUTE 66 SPIRIT OF AMERICAN MUSEUM along Route 66 in downtown Stroud, Oklahoma.  Plans are underway to arrange several "mid-way corridor" events and get togethers to build community, raise awareness of Oklahoma MUFON, and encourage interest resulting increased general membership and field investigators. 

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

Location: Stroud, Oklahoma

Lunch: 12pm at the Rock Cafe on Route 66 (https://rockcafert66.com/index.html)

Meeting: 2pm at the Route 66 - Spirit of America Museum (https://route66spiritofamericamuseum.org/)

We'll meet at the Rock Cafe for lunch at 12pm. Please, visit the website to see what's on the menu. Everyone will cover their own meal.

After lunch we'll stroll west down the street about 100 yards to the Spirit of America Museum where Marilyn has reserved the meeting room for us.

Admission has been graciously waived for our group. Please plan to make a donation to help support the museum.

After a quick tour of the museum, we'll settle down in the conference room for a UFO-themed trivial pursuit game (and possibly other activities as time permits).

Hope to see you all there!

EARLY MUFON LEADER PASSES: Charles H. Crisel (1948-2024)

 

CRISEL, CHARLES H ,MSG (US ARMY, Retired)  | 1948 - 2024 | Obituary

MSG (Retired) Charles H. Crisel (April 30, 1948 - December 9, 2024)

MSG (Retired) Charles H. Crisel, 76, of Lawton, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024. Born on April 30, 1948, in Cushing, Oklahoma, he was the son of Raymond and Mary (Carpenter) Crisel.

Charles graduated from Cushing High School in 1966 and began a distinguished military career in the United States Army in 1967. He served his country with honor for 24 years, retiring in 1991 at the rank of Master Sergeant. His dedicated service earned him numerous awards, including the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal w/Service Star, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal-8 and the Humanitarian Service Medal-Cuban. Charles also served during the Vietnam War, receiving the Vietnam Service Medal with Four Bronze Service Stars, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Unit Citation with Palm.

Following his military retirement, Charles continued his commitment to service as a civil servant on Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from 1991 until 2007 retiring as the Freight Branch Supervisor.

Charles is survived by his four children, Patrick E. Crisel, Anthony D. Crisel and Patricia, Kevin L. Crisel and Steven M. Crisel and wife Shannon; 25 grandchildren, Karl Crisel, Charles Crisel, Ayla Crisel, Rachel Crisel, Anthony Crisel, Aaron Crisel, Koti Donaldson, Alysia Roane, Cody Franklin, Kadie Franklin, Lily Franklin, Jessica Ward-Crisel, Casey Ward-Crisel, Jonathan Ward-Crisel, Mary Pollard, Linda Crisel, Trystan Crisel, Xariah Crisel, Korbin Crisel, Tymara Crisel, Jaxyn Crisel, Karsen Crisel, Nicholas Crisel, Jayden Mifflin and Zackery Mifflin.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mary Crisel, wife Linda J. Crisel, and two sons, David A. Crisel and Eric J. Crisel.

He was also involved with MUFON.  Mindi Tautfest, past state director of Oklahoma MUFON had this to say: “…Charles Crisel passed away this week. He was a long time FI here in Oklahoma and my first partner in MUFON…I will miss our investigation road trips and deep talks. You were the best!”

SERVICE was held Monday, December 16, 2024/ 10:00 AM /Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel, Lawton, Oklahoma.

(Source: https://www.beckerfuneral.com)

Members Enjoyed a Great Time at OKC Meet-n-Greet

 

Lots of news, sharing, laughs and fun as members and spouses converged Sat. Oct. 5, 2024 at "Chicken-N-Pickle" in north OKC. First of several regular events planned for the Group.  Several of the new Field Investigators were given their certificates and individual and group photos of the F.I.'s for promotional purposes on the websites.