Hopper Smith Leaving Public Affairs Council
The president of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA) announced today he is leaving that post effective Thursday.
Hopper T. Smith's public announcement came during an interview with KTOK morning show host Reid Mullins. He declined to reveal his next job.
Smith joined the OCPA staff in 2007. He was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1996 to 2003, where he served as Assistant Minority Leader and Minority Whip.
Smith has served 20-plus years in the Army National Guard’s 45th Infantry Brigade and currently holds the rank of Colonel. In 2003, he resigned his legislative seat to serve a tour in Afghanistan with the U.S. Army. During his service, he earned the Combat Infantry Badge and Bronze Star Medal. Upon his return he worked for Chesapeake Energy Corporation as their Director of Government Relations. He holds a degree in Geology from Oklahoma State University and a masters in Strategic Intelligence from the National Defense Intelligence College. OCPA announced that it will conduct a search for a new president. Applications from interested parties may be submitted through February 28, 2009. All interested parties should contact H. Edward DeBee at DeBee Gilchrist, 100 North Broadway, Suite 1500, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, 405-232-7777, for application requirements and information about the selection process.
Hopper T. Smith's public announcement came during an interview with KTOK morning show host Reid Mullins. He declined to reveal his next job.
Smith joined the OCPA staff in 2007. He was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1996 to 2003, where he served as Assistant Minority Leader and Minority Whip.
Smith has served 20-plus years in the Army National Guard’s 45th Infantry Brigade and currently holds the rank of Colonel. In 2003, he resigned his legislative seat to serve a tour in Afghanistan with the U.S. Army. During his service, he earned the Combat Infantry Badge and Bronze Star Medal. Upon his return he worked for Chesapeake Energy Corporation as their Director of Government Relations. He holds a degree in Geology from Oklahoma State University and a masters in Strategic Intelligence from the National Defense Intelligence College. OCPA announced that it will conduct a search for a new president. Applications from interested parties may be submitted through February 28, 2009. All interested parties should contact H. Edward DeBee at DeBee Gilchrist, 100 North Broadway, Suite 1500, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, 405-232-7777, for application requirements and information about the selection process.
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