Shirley Named Department Of Commerce Chief
Governor Brad Henry today announced that state Secretary of Commerce and Tourism Natalie Shirley will succeed Amy Polonchek as executive director of the state Department of Commerce.
Henry’s appointment comes as Polonchek leaves the job for a post with the Meridian Technology Center for Business Development.
Shirley will continue her role as a member of the Governor’s Cabinet. “Natalie Shirley has done a terrific job as Secretary of Commerce and Tourism, and I am confident she will be as exceptional leading the Commerce Department,” the Governor said. “She will be able to hit the ground running and build on Oklahoma’s recent successes in economic development.”
Shirley said she is excited about the new challenge. “The Department of Commerce has an extremely talented staff and I look forward to working with them to advance economic, community and workforce development issues,” she said. “I am excited about the opportunity to lead this team as we work to move Oklahoma forward.”
Shirley is former president and chief executive officer of ICI Mutual Insurance Group in Washington, D.C., the captive insurance company of the domestic investment fund industry. An Oklahoma native, she graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1979 and earned a law degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1982.
Henry’s appointment comes as Polonchek leaves the job for a post with the Meridian Technology Center for Business Development.
Shirley will continue her role as a member of the Governor’s Cabinet. “Natalie Shirley has done a terrific job as Secretary of Commerce and Tourism, and I am confident she will be as exceptional leading the Commerce Department,” the Governor said. “She will be able to hit the ground running and build on Oklahoma’s recent successes in economic development.”
Shirley said she is excited about the new challenge. “The Department of Commerce has an extremely talented staff and I look forward to working with them to advance economic, community and workforce development issues,” she said. “I am excited about the opportunity to lead this team as we work to move Oklahoma forward.”
Shirley is former president and chief executive officer of ICI Mutual Insurance Group in Washington, D.C., the captive insurance company of the domestic investment fund industry. An Oklahoma native, she graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1979 and earned a law degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1982.
Labels: Amy Polonchek, Brad Henry, Governor's Cabinet, Natalie Shirley
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