Phone: (405) 521-4180, FAX: (405) 521-6945 m.skinner@occemail.com
October 1, 2003
(Oklahoma City) The Oklahoma Corporation Commission today announced Dee Porter will be the new General Administrator of the agency. For the past six years, Ms. Porter has served as Deputy Director and Chief Operations Officer for the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services.
An honors graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Ms. Porter has extensive experience in marketing, business administration and public administration. She is certified in Oil and Gas Field Management, and was a registered NASD Broker-Dealer, responsible for securities compliance in 18 states, including Oklahoma. She also owned and operated three oil and gas industry related companies. She has an extensive record of award-winning service both to the community and the workplace.
I am thrilled that someone of Ms. Porter’s proven abilities will be taking the helm at the OCC”, said Commission Chairman Denise Bode. “Her track record shows her to be an outstanding manager and consensus builder; qualities that are vital to the success of this agency’s mission to serve the people of Oklahoma.
Commissioner Jeff Cloud agreed, noting that Ms. Porter has what it takes to meet the demands of the agency’s top administrative position.
“The OCC has a wide-range of responsibilities, including regulation involving such varied industries as public utilities, oil and gas production, motor carriers, etc. Ms. Porter brings a wide-range of skills and experience to the job, all of which will well serve both the agency and the industries it regulates.”
Commission Vice-Chair Bob Anthony said the extensive search for a new General Administrator has ended on a definite “up note”.
“Any search for the right person to fill a high-ranking executive position usually ends with the realization that it is impossible to get a ‘custom fit in an off-the-rack-world.’ Happily, this case is an exception. Ms. Porter is definitely the right person, in the right place, at the right time. We are indeed fortunate to be able to bring on board a person of such calibre.”
Ms. Porter said she’s looking forward to the challenges inherent in her new position.
“The Oklahoma Corporation Commission is responsible, directly or indirectly, for activities involving most of the state’s economy and environment,” said Porter. “I welcome the opportunity to be a part of something so vital to my native state and its wonderful people.”
Ms. Porter will start as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s new General Administrator on Monday, October 20.
Editors please note: A partial summary of Ms. Porter’s work experience and community service is attached.
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Feb. 1997 – Current: Deputy Director and Chief Operations Office - Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
1994 – 1997: Deputy Director and Clinic Administrator – Oklahoma City Indian Clinic
1992 – 1994: Owner/President – Faircloth Creative Services
1990 – 1992: Executive Director – ASP Non-Profit Organization
1989 – 1990: Deputy Director/Program Coordinator – Community Health Centers,
1980 – 1989: Vice President, CFO – Physical Restorative Services, Inc
1980 – 1982: Owner/President – Bates Resources Group, Dixieland Production Co.,
1976 – 1980: Principal/Compliance Officer – Bogert Oil Company, Bogert Funds
CANAR National Award, 2000 and 2002
Very Special Arts National Indian Festival, 1998
Central OK American Indian Health Council Award, 1995 and 1996
Phi Beta Kappa, O.U. 1988
Oklahoma Academy of State Goals, Leadership Development Committee 2001 to 2003
Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf, Advisory Board 2003-2005
Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, Advisory Board 1994 – 1996
Central Oklahoma Health Care General Coalition 1989 – 1996
Oklahoma Aids Coalition 1989 – 1992