New Beginnings, New Hopes, New Surprises Last year at this time, we were looking forward to a bright new future with new programs and new members all with one focus – serving municipal professionals. Our goals haven’t changed. OMA is still here to help municipal professionals in all communities succeed through training and programs focused on safety and industry best-practice work performance. We continue to offer training that addresses OSHA safety standards as well as skills-based training that focuses on enhancing an individual’s ability to perform their job. What has changed is our working environment. With the onset of COVID-19, every business is being forced to evaluate how they serve their customers with processes that ensure social distancing as well as other precautionary measures. During the next year, OMA will continue to do the same. Our number one priority is your safety and the safety of your workers and citizens. We will continue to host on-site and regional training. We will continue to respond to members to meet and fulfill their needs to the best of our abilities. And we will do it all as safely as possible. We are here to help you. Please let us know what we can do for you as you continue to serve your citizens. Tom Rider, General Manager TABLE OF CONTENTS OMA Board of Directors ------------------------------ 3 OMA Staff Roster --------------------------------------- 4 Congressional Information --------------------------- 5 U.S. Senator Information --------------------------- 11 U.S. Representative Information ------------------ 13 Oklahoma State Legislature ----------------------- 18 OMA Associate Opportunity ----------------------- 19 OMPA/GRDA Staff Listing ------------------------- 20 Selected Agencies ----------------------------------- 24 OMA Associate Members-Detailed Info --------- 27 Oklahoma Electric Systems ------------------------ 49 Municipal Members in Arkansas ---------------- 113 Municipal Members in Missouri ----------------- 121 Municipal Members in Kansas ------------------ 124 Power Provider & Usage ------------------------- 125 The information contained in this Directory was requested from the electric systems. We sincerely appreciate the cooperation given to us. 2 OMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 2020 - 2021 President Keith Skelton, Sallisaw President Elect Mike Villareal, Altus Vice President Trey Phillips, Purcell Secretary/Treasurer Tyler Cline, Miami Director Dwayne Elam, Wagoner Director Jared Crisp, Pryor Director Mike Doublehead, Tahlequah Director Phil Johnston, Ponca City Director Dean Sherrick, Edmond Director Dave Slezickey, Kingfisher Director Loren Smith, Stillwater Ex-Officio Jennifer Smith, OMPA Ex Officio Jerry Cook, GRDA OMA STAFF General Manager Tom Rider Director of Administration Deborah Miner- Gonzales Director of Training and Safety Tom Dougherty Director of Communications Jeff Kaufmann Director of Business Development Kelly Danner AR/D&A Testing Staff Michelle Danner OMA Office 308 N.E. 27th Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-2717 405-528-7564 405-524-5095 (Fax) 800-636-6376 www.okmainc.com 3 OMA STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION Tom Rider extension 2 Mobile: 405-394-0100 E-mail: [email protected] Deborah Miner-Gonzales extension 1 Mobile: 580-670-0645 E-mail: [email protected] Tom Dougherty extension 5 Mobile : 405-323-2570 E-mail: [email protected] Jeff Kaufmann extension 6 Mobile: 405-818-2439 E-mail: [email protected] Kelly Danner extension 7 Mobille: 405-679-0270 E-mail: [email protected] Michelle Danner extension 3 Mobile: 405-593-5063 E-mail: [email protected] 24-hour Mutual Aid/Emergency Assistance: 405-340-8313 4 The Roles of Congressional Staff Each member of Congress has a staff to assist him/her during a term in office. To be most effective in communicating with Congress, it is helpful to know the titles and principal functions of key staff. Commonly used titles and job functions: Administrative Assistant (AA) or Chief of Staff (CoS): The AA reports directly to the member of Congress. He/She usually has overall responsibility for evaluating the political outcomes of various legislative proposals and constituent requests. The AA is usually the person in charge of overall office operations, including the assignment of work and the supervision of key staff. Legislative Director (LD), Senior Legislative Assistant, or Legislative Coordinator: The LD is usually the staff person who monitors the legislative schedule and makes recommendations regarding the pros and cons of particular issues. In some congressional officers there are several LD’s and responsibilities are assigned to staff with 5 effective lines of communication between the particular expertise in specific areas. For example, depending on the responsibilities and interests of the member, an office may include a different LD for health issues, environmental matters, taxes, etc. Press Secretary or Communications Director: The Press Secretary’s responsibility is to build and maintain open and effective lines of communication between the member, his/her constituency, and the general public. The Press Secretary. is expected to know the benefits, demands, and special requirements of both print and electronic media, and how to most effectively promote the member’s views or position on specific issues. Appointment Secretary, Personal Secretary, or Scheduler: The Appointment Secretary is usually responsible for allocating a member’s time among the many demands that arise from congressional responsibilities, staff requirements, and constituent requests. The Appointment Secretary may also be responsible for making necessary travel arrangements, arranging speaking dates, visits to the district, etc. Caseworker: The Caseworker is the staff member usually assigned to help with constituent requests by preparing replies for the member’s signature. The Caseworker’s 6 responsibilities may also include helping resolve problems constituents present in relation to federal agencies, e.g., Social Security and Medicare issues, veteran’s benefits, passports, etc. There are often several Caseworkers in a congressional office. Other Staff Titles: Other titles used in a congressional office may include: Executive Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Executive Secretary, Office Manager, and Receptionist. 7 Key Telephone Numbers and Addresses U.S. Capitol Switchboard- - - - -202-224-3121 Architect of the Capitol - - - - - -202-228-1793 Congressional Budget Office - 202-226-2621 Congressional Record - - - - - - 202-225-3300 Congressional Research Serv -202-707-5700 Federal Register - - - - - - - - - - - 202-523-5240 Library of Congress - - - - - - - - 202-707-5000 Office of Special Services - - - -202-224-4048 Postal Operations, House - - - - 202-225-3856 Postal Operations, Senate - - - -202-224-5353 Senate and House Bill Status - 202-225-1772 Senate Offices: Room/Phone Numbers: Document Room SH-B04, 202-224-7860 Cloak Room (R) 202-224-6391 (D) 202-224-4691 Floor Information (R) 202-224-8601 (D) 202-224-8541 Press Room S-316, 202-224-0241 8 House Offices: Room/Phone Numbers: Document Room FHOB-B18, 202-225-3456 Cloak Room (R) 202-225-7350 (D) 202-225-7330 Floor Information (R) 202-225-7430 (D) 202-225-7400 Press Room H-315, 202-225-3945 Addresses: Street addresses are Washington, DC 20515 Three digit room numbers are located in: CHOB, Cannon House Office Building, 1st and Independence Avenue, SE Four-digit room numbers beginning with 1 are located in: LHOB, Longworth House Office Building Independence & New Jersey Aves, SE Four-digit room numbers beginning with 2 are located in: RHOB, Rayburn House Office Building, Independence & S. Capitol Street, S.W. Other buildings: OHOB, O’Neill House Office Building, New Jersey and C Streets, SE FHOB, Ford House Office Building 300 D Street, S.W. H, U.S. Capitol 9 Party Information Democratic National Committee: 202-863-8000 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: 202-863-1500 Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: 202-224-2447 Democratic Governors Association: 202-772-5600 Republican National Committee: 202-863-8500 National Republican Congressional Committee: 202-479-7000 National Republican Senatorial Committee: 202-675-6000 Republican Governors Association: 202-863-8587 10 United States Senators Senator — James M. Inhofe (R) 202-224-4721 202-228-0380 (Fax) 205 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-3603 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.inhofe.senate.gov Twitter: inhofepress 5th Term / 68% Bio. b. 11/17/34, Des Moines, Iowa; Presbyterian; BA University of Tulsa, 1973; USA, 1957-58; Real Estate Developer, Insurance Exec; m. Kay CoS Luke Holland Scheduler Wendi Price LD Andrew Forbes CD Leacy Burke Committees: Armed Services (Chair); Environment & Public Works; Small Business & Entrepreneurship District Offices: Tulsa: 918-748-5111 OKC: 405-608-4381 McAlester: 918-426-0933 Enid 580-234-5105 11 Senator — James Lankford (R) 202-224-5754 316 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Website: www.lankford.senate.gov Twitter: senatorlankford 1st Term / 68% Bio. b. 3/4/68, Dallas, TX; Baptist; MDiv Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1994; Youth Camp Director; m. Cindy CoS Michelle Altman Scheduler Jaclyn O’Neil LD Sarah Seitz CD Aly Beley Committees: Appropriations; Finance; Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Ethics (Chair) District Offices: Tulsa: 918-581-7651 OKC: 405-231-4941 12 United States Representatives Kevin Hern (R-1st ) 202-225-2211 202-225-9187 (Fax) 1019 Longworth House Office Building Washington,