Former Member, Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Regulatory Services, Oklahoma State Senate

Vice Chair, Appropriations Committee

Member, Energy Committee

Member, Finance Committee

Member, Health and Human Services Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Health and Human Services

Member, Transportation Committee

— Awards:

• Will Rogers High School Hall of Fame, 1988
• Outstanding Young Oklahoman, 1989
• Independence Bowl Hall of Fame, 1999
• Kodak Region 4 Coach of the Year, 1991
• AFCA Football Issues Committee (1992-95)
• AFCA Ethics Committee (1996-98) National Football Foundation & Hall of Fame Oklahoma Chapter Merv Johnson Integrity in Coaching Award, 2008
• Tulsa Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame, 2014
• University of Tulsa Athletic Hall of Fame - 1991 Team, 2013
• Coached the most games in the University of Tulsa history

Priority Issues:

CORE AREAS: JOBS, EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION

Dave's vision for a prosperous future for Oklahoma revolves around three primary areas: jobs, education, and transportation.

Oklahoma has abundant low-cost energy, water, and good, hard-working people. Those are great building blocks to future prosperity. But Dave believes that Oklahoma's bright future must be driven by an ever-increasing job market, and that the state government can and should be instrumental in that effort. Retaining and creating jobs, and helping find work for those who want it are high on Dave's priority list.

Quality education is equally important. All citizens should have equal access to education. That involves our school systems and vocational training, as both effectively strengthen the workforce and make Oklahoma an attractive location for corporations, businesses, and entrepreneurs. Jobs and education go hand in hand.

The third piece of Dave's platform is transportation. Every family, every business, and every tourist in our state should be provided safe and reliable roads. Maintaining a superior transportation infrastructure--good roads, bridges, and highways--is vital to commerce and illustrates a thriving and successful economy.