Term Start: | January 10, 2011 |
Term End: | January 14, 2019 |
Wade Christensen is an American attorney who served as the first, and only, First Gentleman of Oklahoma between 2011 and 2019.
Wade Christensen was born in El Reno, Oklahoma, to James Christensen and Clairce Jo. His parents were teachers and farmers. He earned his bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa College of Law. He worked as an attorney focused on banking, oil and gas, and real estate.[1] He married Mary Fallin on November 21, 2009. David B. Hooten played their wedding reception.[2]
Christensen was the first, and only, First Gentleman of Oklahoma between 2011 and 2019. He received permission from the state to work for the University of Oklahoma and state worker's compensation agency during his tenure.[3]