College of Arts & SciencesAcademic DepartmentsHuman Performance & Sport SciencesAreas of StudyAthletic TrainingAthletic Training Faculty and Staff
Athletic Training Faculty and Staff
Kurt Wilson
Head Athletic Trainer, Assistant Professor, HPSS Department & Coordinator of Strength & Conditioning
419-772-2559
Sport assignments: Football, Indoor Track and Field
Kurt began in August of 1999 at Ohio Northern University. He is a 1997 graduate of Manchester College (N. Manchester, IN) with a B.S. degree in Health and Physical Education. He earned his M.A. degree in Athletic Training at Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, MI) in 1999. While at Western Michigan, Kurt served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the Bronco football and baseball teams. He is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist as recognized by the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Kurt and his wife, Michelle, reside in Lima, OH. He has two sons, Peyton and Keegan and a daughter, Kenley.
Michelle Wilson
Athletic Training Education Program Director, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Associate Professor, HPSS Department
419-772-2443
Michelle has been at ONU since 1992. She graduated in 1988 from East Stroudsburg University (East Stroudsburg, PA) with a B.S. degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation with a concentration in Athletic Training. She earned her M.S. degree in Health and Physical Education from Marshall University (Huntington, WV) in 1990. Michelle is currently an associate professor in the HPSS department. Michelle and her husband, Kurt, and daughter Kenley, reside in Lima, OH.
Owen Keller
Assistant Athletic Trainer and Associate Professor, HPSS Department
419-772-3135
Sport assignments: Men's Soccer, Men's Basketball
Owen has been at ONU since August of 1984. He graduated in 1976 with a B.S. degree in Education from Ohio University. Owen worked as an athletic trainer at a high school setting before pursuing his Masters of Arts in Physical Education with a specialization in Athletic Training from Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, MI) in 1984. Among Owen's accomplishments in the field of athletic training, he received the Ohio Athletic Trainers' Association (OATA) Collegiate Athletic Trainer of the Year Award in 1996. Owen and his wife, Kaye, reside in Lima, OH.
Chandalar West
Assistant Athletic Trainer, Assistant Professor, HPSS Department
419-772-2439
Sport assignments: Women's Soccer, Softball
Chandalar began in August of 2001 at Ohio Northern University. She is a 1999 graduate of Wilmington College (Wilmington, OH) with a B.S. degree in Athletic Training & Sport Management. She earned her M.A.E.d. degree in Health Education at East Carolina University (Greenville, NC) in 2001. While at East Carolina, Chandalar served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the Pirate soccer & softball teams. She resides in Findlay, OH, with her husband, Chris. Chris and Chanda have two children, a son, Cashel and daughter, Connelly.
Justin Lehman
Assistant Athletic Trainer, Lecturer, HPSS Department
419-772-3923
Sport assignments: Football, Swimming, Baseball
Justin began in August of 2006 at Ohio Northern University. He is a 2003 graduate of Ohio Northern University with a B.S. Degree in Athletic Training and a minor in Exercise Physiology. He earned his M.Ed. in Health Promotion & Exercise Science from the University of Cincinnati in 2005. While at UC, Justin served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for Women's Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball, Women's Tennis, and the Cheerleading & Dance Team. Prior to coming to ONU, Justin was employed by Lima Memorial Health Systems and covered Elida High School. He is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist as recognized by the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Justin and his wife, Emily, reside in Lima, OH, with their daughter Peyton.
Zach Hunt
Clinical Outreach Athletic Trainer
419-772-4215
Sport assignments: Cross Country, Wrestling, and Tennis
Zach began in August of 2010 as a clinical outreach athletic trainer employed by Lima Memorial Health Systems. He is a 2006 graduate of Anderson University (Anderson, IN) with a B.A. degree in Athletic Training. Zach was previously a clinical outreach athletic trainer at Waynesfield-Goshen High School for Lima Memorial Health Systems from 2006-2010. Zach resides in Ada, OH.
Krisi Stauffer
Athletic Trainer
419-772-4215
Sport assignments: Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Outdoor Track and Field
Krisi began in August of 2011. She is a 2007 Ohio Northern University graduate with a B. S. degree in Athletic Training and she earned her M.Ed. degree in 2008 at the University of Cincinnati. Prior to coming back to ONU, Krisi was employed by The College of Mount St. Joesph from 2008-2011. Krisi and her husband, Kevin reside in Ada with their son, Tyler.
