Dennis Howard
Encyclopedia
Dennis Howard is an American
politician
from Oklahoma
that served as the Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture
under former Governor of Oklahoma
Frank Keating
. Concurrent with his service as Secretary, Howard served as the Oklahoma Commissioner of Agriculture
. Howard served as both Agriculture Secretary and Agriculture Commissioner for the entire term of Governor Keating, from 1995 to 2003.
, Howard earned a bachelor's degree in public administration
and a master's degree
in rural adult education from Oklahoma State University. Prior to his appointment as Agriculture Secretary by Keating, Howard served as Director of Public Affairs for Republican Congressman Frank Lucas since 1994. Before working for Congressman Lucas, he served as Director of Governmental Relations for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau
from 1988 to 1994.
United States
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politician
Politician
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from Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
that served as the Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture
Oklahoma State Cabinet
The Cabinet of the Governor of Oklahoma is a body of the most senior appointed officials of the executive branch of the government of Oklahoma. Originally an informal meeting between the Governor of Oklahoma and various government officials, the Governor's Cabinet has evolved into a major part of...
under former Governor of Oklahoma
Governor of Oklahoma
The governor of the state of Oklahoma is the head of state for the state of Oklahoma, United States. Under the Oklahoma Constitution, the governor is also the head of government, serving as the chief executive of the Oklahoma executive branch, of the government of Oklahoma...
Frank Keating
Frank Keating
Francis Anthony "Frank" Keating is an American politician from Oklahoma. Keating served as the 25th Governor of Oklahoma. His first term began in 1995 and ended in 1999...
. Concurrent with his service as Secretary, Howard served as the Oklahoma Commissioner of Agriculture
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Foresty is a department of the government of Oklahoma under the Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture. It is responsible for providing services and expertise that promote and protect Oklahoma's food supply and natural resources while stimulating...
. Howard served as both Agriculture Secretary and Agriculture Commissioner for the entire term of Governor Keating, from 1995 to 2003.
Biography
Originally from Waurika, OklahomaWaurika, Oklahoma
Waurika is a city in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,988 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Jefferson County. The name is the Comanche compound 'worm eater' from woa 'worm' + 'eat' and presumably refers to a group of Comanche living in the area or to...
, Howard earned a bachelor's degree in public administration
Public administration
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and a master's degree
Master's degree
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in rural adult education from Oklahoma State University. Prior to his appointment as Agriculture Secretary by Keating, Howard served as Director of Public Affairs for Republican Congressman Frank Lucas since 1994. Before working for Congressman Lucas, he served as Director of Governmental Relations for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau
Oklahoma Farm Bureau
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, and representing the interests of farmers and ranchers in Oklahoma and is the largest farm organization in the State...
from 1988 to 1994.