Tom Newell (politician) explained

Office:Chief of Staff to the Governor of Oklahoma
Appointer:Kevin Stitt
Predecessor:Grayson Walker
Term Start:December 2, 2024
State House1:Oklahoma
District1:28th
Term Start1:November 16, 2010
Term End1:December 31, 2016
Predecessor1:Ryan Kiesel
Successor1:Zack Taylor
Birth Date:4 December 1968

Tom Newell is an American politician who represented the 28th district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2010 to 2016. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Biography

Tom Newell was born on December 4, 1968. He graduated from Mid-America Christian University with a bachelor's of pastoral ministry and received a master of business administration from Liberty University.[1] He worked as a pastor and was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2010.[2] He resigned from office on December 31, 2016.[3] [4] In March 2024, he joined the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs staff. He is a member of the Republican Party. He was appointed Governor Kevin Stitt's chief of staff on December 2, 2024.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tom Newell . ballotpedia.org . . 20 October 2024.
  2. News: Former lawmaker joins OCPA staff . 20 October 2024 . Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs . March 25, 2024.
  3. News: Greco . Jonathan . State Rep. Tom Newell announces resignation . 20 October 2024 . . January 4, 2017.
  4. News: State Representative Tom Newell Announces Resignation . 20 October 2024 . . December 2, 2016.
  5. News: Murphy . Emma . Oklahoma governor names second new chief of staff in five months . December 3, 2024 . Oklahoma Voice . December 2, 2024.