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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City in Brief
Oklahoma City, the second largest city in the U.S. based on geographical size, offers a diverse landscape of hip, urban culture and charming, old-fashioned neighborhoods. Its spirited environment blends with a deep western heritage to create a city of friendly people where culture and commerce thrive.

The Oklahoma City File
  1. Education. The Oklahoma City Public Schools, which educate students for life-long learning and responsible living, boast a graduation rate of more than 93 percent.
  2. Real Estate. With a housing index value of 77.3, Oklahoma City's housing market is 22.7 percent below the national average.
  3. Family. Oklahoma City is a family-oriented community that's been named by the Places Rated Almanac as one of the "Best Places to Live in North America."
  4. Culture. As the state's cultural center, Oklahoma City is home to a museum of art, philharmonic orchestra, ballet, several theatres, a fast-growing entertainment district and more.
  5. Recreation. Oklahoma City residents enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities, everything from water sports and golf to fishing and hunting.
  6. Weather. Oklahoma City's climate is mild, with four distinct seasons and an average temperature of 60 degrees and 3,000 hours of sunshine per year.
Oklahoma City Fun Fact
Oklahoma City sits on land that was once considered Unassigned Lands, the one parcel not given over to Indian tribes during forced relocation in the 1880s.

Learn More About Oklahoma City
Meet the IPC management team in Oklahoma City, OK.

  • Edwin L. Crandell

    Edwin L. Crandell

    Executive Director

    (972) 714-1862
    ecrandell@ipcm.com
    Executive Director Edwin L. Crandell joined IPC in December 1999 and brings with him over 20 years of healthcare experience. Prior to joining IPC, Ed was the director of operations for CORDA Medical Care, Inc. and was responsible for the management and operations of several large cardiology practices in the Western United States. From 1993 to 1998, Ed was vice president of Dallas-based EmCare, Inc., and provided physician recruiting, credentialing, scheduling, billing and contract management services for hospital emergency departments in Arizona, California, Mississippi and throughout Texas.  While with Houston-based D. Peterson & Associates, Ed provided marketing and strategic planning consulting to hospitals, physicians, and a local hospital council. Ed was selected to represent 105 hospitals in the Houston area to serve as the 1991 Congressional Fellow in Washington D.C. He served as healthcare legislative assistant to a U.S. Senator with seniority on the Senate Labor and Senate Finance Committees.  Ed earned a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education from Texas A&M University and a Master in Healthcare Administration from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

  • Bob Akridge

    Robert Ackridge

    Director of Business Development

    (405) 602-3553
    bakridge@ipcm.com
    Bob Akridge joined IPC in June 2004 with 13 years of experience in the health services industry. Bob began his career in healthcare as an administrative resident at Integris Grove General Hospital. While working for Integris, Bob held several practice management roles throughout the state of Oklahoma in multi-specialty clinics as well as working with a family practice residency program.  Prior to joining IPC, Bob was the director of operations for American Dental Partners where he was responsible for operations in the Oklahoma market.  Bob received a Bachelor in Business Administration in Marketing from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor in Healthcare Administration from Oklahoma Baptist University.
Meet your recruiter for Oklahoma City, OK.

Vince A. Pope

Vince A. Pope

Regional Manager of Physician Staffing

Direct: 866-703-6062
Office: 888-456-2472
vpope@ipcm.com
Vince Pope, a Regional Manager of Physician Staffing, worked with IPC’s Dallas region for three years as Director of Business Development before joining the physician staffing team. Before joining IPC, he spent seven years as a workforce consultant in the staffing industry, with a primary focus of strengthening and developing client relationships by delivering innovative solutions to their staffing challenges. Vince has gained experience with a wide variety of management styles, sales processes and marketing programs throughout his career; his experience includes developing and implementing sales training programs for branch managers. Vince received his bachelor of science from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He is an active member of ASPR.