OCPA Names Hopper Smith As President
The Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA), an independent think tank located in Oklahoma City, today announced Hopper Smith has been chosen as its new president.
Colonel Smith, 45, is best known as the conservative legislator from Tulsa who resigned his seat in 2003 for a military tour of duty in Afghanistan.
"I have had the privilege of serving my state and country in Oklahoma’s 45th Infantry Brigade for many years. One of my opportunities to serve came in the wake of 9/11, as I had the honor of leading a great group of Oklahomans to do our part in the fight for freedom," said Smith. "I am now proud to serve a similar cause in a different way, and to lead OCPA."
Smith's duties as president of the 14-year-old non-profit will officially commence on June 1. He will direct the staff and group of policy experts, government relations and fundraising.
The Council's founder and Chairman, David R. Brown, said, "Hopper Smith has the experience that counts. He is a dedicated family man with an impressive track record of military and civic leadership with a passion for helping Oklahoma grow. We are enthused to have him on board."
OCPA is a research institute headquartered near the State Capitol in Oklahoma City whose mission is to promote public policies consistent with the principles of free enterprise and limited government.
"That it is the Centennial year gives me even more optimism for our state,” added Smith. “As part of a network of state and national experts and housed in a world-class headquarters, OCPA is well-positioned to lead Oklahoma along a path of success and prosperity."
Smith and his wife, Karen, have four children and currently reside in Tulsa.
Colonel Smith, 45, is best known as the conservative legislator from Tulsa who resigned his seat in 2003 for a military tour of duty in Afghanistan.
"I have had the privilege of serving my state and country in Oklahoma’s 45th Infantry Brigade for many years. One of my opportunities to serve came in the wake of 9/11, as I had the honor of leading a great group of Oklahomans to do our part in the fight for freedom," said Smith. "I am now proud to serve a similar cause in a different way, and to lead OCPA."
Smith's duties as president of the 14-year-old non-profit will officially commence on June 1. He will direct the staff and group of policy experts, government relations and fundraising.
The Council's founder and Chairman, David R. Brown, said, "Hopper Smith has the experience that counts. He is a dedicated family man with an impressive track record of military and civic leadership with a passion for helping Oklahoma grow. We are enthused to have him on board."
OCPA is a research institute headquartered near the State Capitol in Oklahoma City whose mission is to promote public policies consistent with the principles of free enterprise and limited government.
"That it is the Centennial year gives me even more optimism for our state,” added Smith. “As part of a network of state and national experts and housed in a world-class headquarters, OCPA is well-positioned to lead Oklahoma along a path of success and prosperity."
Smith and his wife, Karen, have four children and currently reside in Tulsa.
posted by Mike McCarville @ 6:39 PM
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