Meet the OTS Team

Terry Marles

Terry has taken two years of classes from me, and I’ve been able to watch him grow in his knowledge and skills. Now I also enjoy traveling with him to matches and schools. He is a part of another firearms school and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to OTS. One of the things I enjoy about Terry is he is always challenging me to try new ideas and teach new concepts to students. His analytical skills and thought processes make a good sounding board for coming up with new and innovative ways of teaching and instructing.  His calm demeanor and matter-of-fact outlook on life fit in perfectly with our core team concepts. He has become a valued instructor and a valued friend.

Jake Carroll

Jake also has been taking classes from me for the last couple of years. He has grown and changed so much that when I look back he is not even recognizable to me. I’ve watch his growth and knowledge continually improve.  He is constantly researching for better techniques and equipment.  Sometimes I tease him about what’s new for the day’s instruction, and how can we put it to work for us.  Honestly, Jake’s one-on-one skills with students this last year has been outstanding and a great asset to my classes.  He is able to look at a student, and make positive changes in their performance. He has become very valuable to OTS and is another valued friend.

Debbie Sunnarborg

Debbie is our enabler and accountant. With that in mind, she also doubles on the line as an example of what is possible no matter what your skill level and abilities are.  Debbie’s journey began about four years ago wanting to learn to shoot everything from handgun to A/R to long- distance.
She has accomplished her cold-bore 1,000 yard shots, and has proved to herself and others that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. Deb fits in to our team concept as a fill person on the line and in team training.

Doug Crecelius

You know, for me it’s been an incredible journey to do something that I love to do instructing shooters, and along the way discover friends that enjoy doing this as much as I do.  What a great joy it is to instruct classes with such great folks.

Jeff Leyes
Jeff is our equipment supplier and armorer if we need small to medium parts or repairs; he is our and our go to guy. I have known Jeff for over 7 years and he loves to compete in practical rifle and sniper matches. He is currently attending school in the medical field, and we hope some day he will be our team doctor. Jeff doesn’t get  to participate in much instructing time due to school and caring for his kids, but he can fill in on the line as an instructor if needed. So, when we need repairs or parts Jeff helps us on that end.

Tobias Rice
I met Tobias last year when he took a class from me; I believe he said some thing like “The Old Guy that Teaches long distance shooting”. Remember that Tobias? I haven’t forgotten;  I’m waiting…. Anyway, after seeing the enthusiasm that Tobias has, and his insatiable thirst for knowledge, I realized that he might be a good Instructor. I was wrong; He is great!! He is also our Marketing and Website manger. It’s been fun to have him around.

Garrett Ewell
Last but not least, there is Garrett. I’ve known Garrett for about 8 years watching him compete in Practical Rifle.. I have never met anyone who can shoot a Mini – 14 medium to long range with such accuracy as him; it is just amazing! Well, when I received an email from Garrett indicating that he would like to attend one of the classes, I teased him of course; the distance might be a little long for his mini -14. He responded that he had a capable rifle, He  proved to be a very good student, and capable long distance shooter. His enthusiasm for long distance has made him a popular instructor. He also produces the Photos and Videos section of the website.

There are seven of us that love to instruct long distance shooting, and possibly tactical next year….
These six people are great to work with, and fun to be around.  I’m truly a lucky guy.

Welcome to the OTS team
Terry Marles
Jake Carroll
Debbie Sunnarborg
Jeff Leyes
Tobias Rice
Garrett Ewell

Come Join us and have some fun…

Doug Crecelius