News from the Oklahoma Corporation
Commission
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February 4,
2003
TOM DAXON NAMED TO COMMISSION
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Tom Daxon has been named
acting general administrator of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, effective
Monday, February 3.
Commission Chairman Denise
Bode says Daxon comes to the Commission with a wealth of expertise.
“We consider ourselves very
fortunate to have someone with Mr. Daxon’s proven expertise, particularly with
the challenges currently facing the state,” said Bode.
Commission Vice-Chair Bob
Anthony agreed, saying Daxon brings a proven track record to the job.
“Tom Daxon is one of the
most capable, outstanding management and administrative officials who has ever
served the state of Oklahoma,” said Anthony.
Commissioner Jeff Cloud, who
took office on January 13th, said the Commission faces a challenging
future.
“I look forward to working
with Mr. Daxon as we begin our new positions at the Corporation Commission,”
said Cloud.
Daxon served as Oklahoma's
elected State Auditor and Inspector from 1979-1983. He served as state Finance Director from 1995-2003.
A CPA, Daxon earned his
Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Oklahoma State University.
As general administrator,
Daxon is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the agency. The
Commission’s former general administrator, Larry Shaver, retired last month.
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