June 1, 2001

 

COMMISSION ELECTS NEW CHAIRMAN

Denise Bode to assume post

 

(Oklahoma City) The Corporation Commission today approved a motion by Chairman Bob Anthony that Commissioner Denise Bode be named Commission Chairman, effective July 2, 2001. Bode is currently the Commission Vice-Chair.

 

“I am honored to be elected Chairman of the Commission at this crucial time in our state history,” said Bode. “I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues and staff, as well as the businesses we regulate, to ensure Oklahomans are better off in the future as a result of our actions.”

 

Current Chairman Bob Anthony has high praise for Bode.

 

“With her strong background in energy and law, Denise Bode has quickly learned the duties and responsibilities of the Corporation Commission, and has proven to be an effective, dedicated Commissioner. She will be a capable Chairman because she fights for the public interest.”

 

Commissioner Bode will be the first Republican woman to chair the Commission. Current Chairman Bob Anthony will become Vice-Chair.

 

Appointed to the Commission in 1997, Bode was elected to a full six-year term in 1998. She is past president of the Independent Petroleum Association and is a tax attorney.

 

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