Garred Oldham is entering his 3rd year as the Marketing Instructor at BTEC and 4th year in education. Mr. Oldham earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Marketing from University of Missouri - Columbia in 2022. He earned his Masters of Science in Career and Technical Education (CTE) this past May 2025. Outside of the classroom, he enjoys paddle boarding, adding to his house plant collection, supporting Mizzou sports teams, and spending time with his partner and friends.

Mr. Oldham's goal for the DECA program is to encourage students to explore careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and tourism, management, and entrepreneurship while also becoming the academically prepared, community oriented, career-ready professionals of the next generation. Students will have the opportunity to build relationships, learn soft skills, practice public speaking, network, and compete.