News from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission

Jim Palmer, Director of Information

August 25, 2000

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – "A passion for life and service to Oklahomans," "a visionary" are some of the reflections by Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners about ONEOK Chairman Larry Brummett, 49, who died yesterday evening after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

A native of Tulsa, Brummett was born August 31, 1950, and spent much of his life in Oklahoma City. He joined Oklahoma Natural Gas Company in 1974 and after working in engineering and operations management positions, was named chairman and CEO of ONEOK in 1994.

Commissioner Ed Apple remembers Brummett as "A visionary who displayed special talents by amassing a strong leadership team at ONEOK. He was a man of highest integrity with whom I enjoyed my association. He will be missed. I extend my condolences to his family."

"Larry had a passion for Oklahomans and demonstrated it in the way he led his company. The native son worked hard to serve his customers and to improve the life of all Oklahomans," said Commissioner Denise Bode.

"Larry Brummett and I were both members of the first Leadership Oklahoma class in 1987-88," said Commissioner Bob Anthony. "My sincere condolences go to his wife Debbie and the entire Brummett family. He chaired ONEOK during a period of dramatic change as the regulated monopoly natural gas utility moved toward a competitive market."

Brummett is survived by his wife, Debbie; daughter, Kari; son, Chris; stepdaughter, Brooke; parents, the Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Brummett; and brothers Ken and Jim.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Monday, August 28, at Tulsa’s Woodlake Assembly of God Church.

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