
Idris Shelby
Tulsa County Board of Commissioners District 1
Years as a registered Republican:
18


11 year United States Air Force veteran, Christian, father of 6, and loving husband, Idris Shelby is a healthcare and business professional with more than a decade of leadership experience spanning rehabilitation services, healthcare management, education, patient advocacy and information technology He has served in clinical and executive roles within post-acute care organizations while also contributing to higher education as an instructor inoccupational therapy and adjunct in healthcare sciences. Supported by astrong commitment to family, service, and community, Idris combines his military foundation, healthcare expertise, and entrepreneurial leadership to make a lasting impact in both healthcare services and organizational development. He holds multiple degrees, including Professional Aeronautics, Occupational Therapy, Healthcare Management, an MBA in Healthcare Administration, and Doctoral work in Christian Education and leadership from Liberty University. Idris believes in limited government and stewardship in every aspect of life, from finances to health. He resounds that Individual sovereignty exists as the very substance by which our Nation's framers constructed the Constitution and establishes unalienable rights that should never be compromised nor infringed upon.
Public Offices Held:
GOP Tulsa Committeeman
Employment:
United States Air Force 2000-2011 Mountain Home AFB, Mountain Home,Idaho - Weapons Electrical Systems Specialist
Bridgeview Estates 2011-2014 Twin Falls, Idaho - Occupational Therapy
Parkview Rehabilitation and Care Center 2014-2015 Burley, Idaho - Occupational Therapy
Brown Mackie College 2015-2017 Tulsa, Oklahoma - Instructor and Field work Coordinator
Northeastern State University - Adjunct Instructor (PRN)
North County Care Center 2017-2023 Collinsville, Oklahoma - Director of Rehabilitation
Rocket Transportation LLC 2020 - Owner and CEO
Encompass Inpatient Rehabilitation - Clinical Liaison 2023-2025
Oxford Healthcare-Account Executive 2025-2026Leisure Village-Director of Rehabilitation
Professional Association Memberships:
Nu Theta Chapter South University
Volunteer Affiliations:
John 3:16
Night Lite Tulsa
Love Day, Church on the Move
Education:
Associate's degree in professional Aeronautics
Associate's degree in occupational therapy
Bachelor's degree in healthcare management and informatics
MBA in Healthcare Administration and Marketing
Doctoral work in Christian Education and leadership
Priorities if elected:
Parent Rights and Protection of Oklahoma Families-Protection of life - MAHA
An Immediate focus on infrastructure -
Roadways and bridges
Rural transportation access
Water infrastructure
Traffic safety
Emergency preparedness
Long-term infrastructure funding to keep up with repairs-maintenance of community parks and places of community gatherings
Governmental Transparency and Accountability with County Finances
Open meetings and public input
Fair Contracting practices
Frequent communication with county residents to discuss concerns, and or frustrations
Government efficiency
Waste, Fraud, and Corruption accountability and oversight
Property Taxes-Advocate for the cessation of property taxes for those of retirement agewhose homes are paid for
4. Economic Growth while keeping taxes low-Job Creation-Industrial Growth-Continued Broadband access-Agriculture and small business-Considering elements of economic growth that produce a net positive fortaxpayers, not a burden
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