News from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission

Matt Skinner, Public Information

Phone: (405) 521-4180, FAX: (405) 521-6945 m.skinner@occmail.occ.state.ok.us

February 4, 2003

TOM DAXON NAMED TO COMMISSION POST

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 13^th, 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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(All OCC advisories and news releases are available at the Commission web site www.occ.state.ok.us)