Ken Lackey
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Kenneth "Ken" Lackey is an American
businessman and politician
from Oklahoma
who formerly served as the President of the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa.
Lackey has previsously served in numerous positions within the Administration of Governor of Oklahoma
Frank Keating
, including Keating's Chief of Staff
(1999-1997) and Oklahoma Secretary of Health and Human Services
(1995–1997). In addition to his service as Secretary, Lackey served concurrently as the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs
.
in 1965, and a Master of Business Administration
from the University of Texas at Austin
in 1967. After leaving UT, Lakcey served in the United States Army
for four years, leaving in 1969 with the rank of First Lieutenant. For his service, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
When Lackey left the Army, he moved to Tulsa and joined Skelly Oil Company, where he served in various financial and executive positions. He later accepted the position of Vice-President and Treasurer for Kin-Ark Corporation, a firm involved in chemicals, galvanizing and hotel management in Tulsa. In 1977, Lackey joined Flint Industries, Inc., a privately owned, oil and gas services and commercial construction company. He remained with that firm until 1995. While at Flint, Lackey served as Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice-President/Chief Operating Officer, President, Director and Executive Committee Member for that firm.
While in Tulsa, Lackey served on numerous community boards. He was a member of the board of directors of the Tulsa Port of Catoosa
as well as Board Chairman of the Tulsa Metropolitan Area Chamber of Commerce.
Governor of Oklahoma
Frank Keating
appointed Lackey to serve as his Secretary of Health and Human Services
. As Health and Human Services Secretary, Lackey oversaw the Oklahoma State Department of Health
, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services
, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
, and the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs
.
In addition to his services as Secretary, Lackey was appointed by Keating to be the first Executive Director of the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs
.
to succeed Lackey. As Chief of Staff, Lackey served as Keating's top advisor.
United States
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businessman and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
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...
who formerly served as the President of the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa.
Lackey has previsously served in numerous positions within the Administration of 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...
, including Keating's Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff
The title, chief of staff, identifies the leader of a complex organization, institution, or body of persons and it also may identify a Principal Staff Officer , who is the coordinator of the supporting staff or a primary aide to an important individual, such as a president.In general, a chief of...
(1999-1997) and Oklahoma Secretary of Health and Human Services
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...
(1995–1997). In addition to his service as Secretary, Lackey served concurrently as the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs
Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs
The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs is an agency of the state of Oklahoma headquartered in Oklahoma City that is responsible for planning and coordinating statewide juvenile justice and delinquency prevention services. OJA is also responsible for operating juvenile correctional facilities in...
.
Education and early career
Lackey earned his bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of MississippiUniversity of Mississippi
The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a public, coeducational research university located in Oxford, Mississippi. Founded in 1844, the school is composed of the main campus in Oxford, four branch campuses located in Booneville, Grenada, Tupelo, and Southaven as well as the...
in 1965, and a Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
from the University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...
in 1967. After leaving UT, Lakcey served in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
for four years, leaving in 1969 with the rank of First Lieutenant. For his service, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
When Lackey left the Army, he moved to Tulsa and joined Skelly Oil Company, where he served in various financial and executive positions. He later accepted the position of Vice-President and Treasurer for Kin-Ark Corporation, a firm involved in chemicals, galvanizing and hotel management in Tulsa. In 1977, Lackey joined Flint Industries, Inc., a privately owned, oil and gas services and commercial construction company. He remained with that firm until 1995. While at Flint, Lackey served as Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice-President/Chief Operating Officer, President, Director and Executive Committee Member for that firm.
While in Tulsa, Lackey served on numerous community boards. He was a member of the board of directors of the Tulsa Port of Catoosa
Tulsa Port of Catoosa
The Tulsa Port of Catoosa is located near the city of Catoosa in Rogers County, just inside the municipal fenceline of Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States....
as well as Board Chairman of the Tulsa Metropolitan Area Chamber of Commerce.
Health Secretary
In May, 1995, RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)
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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...
appointed Lackey to serve as his Secretary of Health and Human Services
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...
. As Health and Human Services Secretary, Lackey oversaw the Oklahoma State Department of Health
Oklahoma State Department of Health
The Oklahoma State Department of Health is a department of the government of Oklahoma under the supervision of the Oklahoma Secretary of Health. The Department is responsible for protecting the health of all Oklahomans and providing other essential human services...
, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services is an agency of the government of Oklahoma responsible for providing help to individuals and families in need through public assistance programs and managing services for seniors and people with disabilities. The Department is governed by the Commission on...
, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is an agency of the Government of Oklahoma responsible for providing public health services relating to mental illness and substance abuse...
, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
The Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is an agency of the government of Oklahoma responsible for providing people with physical, mental and visual disabilities with the opportunity to obtain employment and independent living through counseling, job training and other individualized...
, and the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs
Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs
The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs is an agency of the state of Oklahoma headquartered in Oklahoma City that is responsible for planning and coordinating statewide juvenile justice and delinquency prevention services. OJA is also responsible for operating juvenile correctional facilities in...
.
In addition to his services as Secretary, Lackey was appointed by Keating to be the first Executive Director of the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs
Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs
The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs is an agency of the state of Oklahoma headquartered in Oklahoma City that is responsible for planning and coordinating statewide juvenile justice and delinquency prevention services. OJA is also responsible for operating juvenile correctional facilities in...
.
Chief of Staff
Lackey served as Secretary until 1997, when Keating appointed him as his Chief of Staff. Keating appointed Jerry RegierJerry Regier
Gerald P. "Jerry" Regier is an American businessman and politician from Oklahoma who is best known as first President of the Family Research Council....
to succeed Lackey. As Chief of Staff, Lackey served as Keating's top advisor.