Upon the retirement of United States Marshal (USM) Clayton D. Johnson on January 31, 2026, Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal Story L. Schankel assumed the role of Acting USM for the Northern District of Oklahoma, pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.
Acting USM Schankel began his law enforcement career in 2007 as a Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Detachment 515, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, where he was assigned to the Major Crimes Division. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 2001 to 2010. In 2010, he joined the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) and served in the Eastern District of Washington and the Western District of Missouri before transferring to the Northern District of Oklahoma in 2018.
Throughout his career with the USMS, Acting USM Schankel has served in a variety of leadership and operational roles, including Deputy U.S. Marshal, Senior Inspector – Sex Offender Investigations Coordinator, Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal, and Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal.
Acting USM Schankel has played a key role in mentoring personnel and managing critical programs essential to district operations. With extensive experience across all facets of district operations and executive-level responsibilities, he possesses a comprehensive understanding of the USMS’ mission and its role within the Department of Justice.
Acting USM Schankel earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2009. He also holds two Associate degrees from the Community College of the Air Force in Criminal Justice and Aircraft Maintenance.