Randolph, 42, of Sallisaw is full of energy, funny, always happy and a friendly person. Randolph grew up in Sallisaw and came from a long line of firefighters. His father, Darrel Randolph of Sallisaw, his grandfather, Jim Randolph of Sallisaw, and his great-grandfather James Greenfield, also of Sallisaw, were all firefighters so it is no wonder Randolph has been a volunteer firefighter for the Sallisaw Fire Department for 16 years.
Randolph also enjoys spending time with his family, which includes Lisa, his wife of 13 years, Aaron, his 16-year-old son, and Harlie, his eight-year-old daughter. In the warm months they spend most of their time boating and camping at Lake Tenkiller, and at church and motorcycle events throughout the year.
"When you have a 16-year-old son learning to drive, just be patient," Randolph said during a story about a recent scare when son Aaron pulled out in front of a car that he didn't see.
Randolph loves motorcycles and he has been riding them since he was 20 years old. Randolph has also started a bike club within the past two years called EOSA (East Oklahoma Sportbike Association).
"We gather on weekends and take rides, have cookouts, and attend motorcycle events all over Oklahoma and Arkansas," Randolph said. "But last year I did not get to attend as many as I would have liked."
Randolph can be seen riding his bright yellow Honda sportbike on curvy roads all over Oklahoma and Arkansas and to and from work in Fort Smith, Ark., on rainy and some cold winter days.
"I just love to ride, and do it whenever I can get a chance," he said.
Randolph and his family are members of The Journey Church in Sallisaw. He has recently become a CMA (Christian Motorcycle Association) member and is a member of the CMA Fast Lane ministry team through the Fort Smith chapter. The CMA is a national and international organization that hosts events and travels around different countries and ministers to motorcycle riders and non-motorcycle riders.
"With the Fast Lane team, we are trying to reach out, and minister to the sportbike riders and a younger crowd," Randolph said.
"In the next year I plan on being at even more events," he said.
The CMA attends events such as poker runs and other fund-raising rides, bike shows, cruises, stunt shows, drag races, and rallies. Randolph is also planning on a once-a-week bike night where sportbike riders can talk, cruise with one another, and work on the CMA main goal- to see the lost saved and to build a base of ministry from the CMA membership.
Randolph is working on getting sponsors for bike nights and other events to help with permits and prizes.
"Bike night will be held in Fort Smith, Roland, Muldrow, and Sallisaw, alternating each week," Randolph said.
"Any rider wishing to join EOSA or the CMA can contact me or go to www.cmausa.org. We are always looking for new riders," Randolph said.
