The 2011 OPEA Elections have been certified by the Election Board. Regions 3 and Region 5 will have an election. The ballots will be mailed in early August and must be returned by August 15th. Where there is not a race, the individual will take office beginning January 1, 2012.
Congratulations to all who have been elected without opposition and good luck to those who have an election.
OPEA members may hear personally from candidates prior to the election, but the July Advocate will have photos and information on the candidates to help you make your determinations.
Region 1: Mike Rogers from Department of Corrections
Region 3
Jann Ensz from Department of Human Services
Jamie Beck from Department of Human Services
Region 5
Sammy Nye from Department of Rehabilitation Services
Lisa Shaw from Department of Human Services
Patricia Naifeh Parker from Oklahoma State and Education Employees Group Insurance Board
Thomas McDonald from Department of Human Services
Ismat Esrar from Department of Environmental Quality
Carrie Croy from Department of Corrections
Region 7: Rita Heath from Department of Transportation
Region 9: David McCollaum from Grand River Dam Authority
Region 11: Jess Callahan from Department of Human Services
Retiree West: Cheryl Horsley Retired from Oklahoma Employment Securities Commission
Posted on
Thu, June 23, 2011
by Nancy Hughes