CHIEF OF STAFF SUPPORT

Chief of Staff Support is responsible for providing administrative services to the Senate, as well as providing for the needed supplies, mail service and duplication, telephone and message service, meeting services, and Senate security.

The Administrative Services group is responsible for processing all Senate payrolls, group insurance, retirement, travel claims/records, vendor payments, and telephone maintenance and training.

The Message Center receives incoming calls and directs them to the appropriate office, along with taking and distributing messages. Telephone problems and training on telephone usage and functions are duties of the Administrative Services group.

The Senate “Page Program” enlists high school students to assist in the operations of the Senate during the legislative session. The Senate “Intern Program” utilizes college students who wish to obtain public policy experience and college credit through an internship with the State Senate.

The Central Services Group orders supplies, distributes office supplies and furniture, and maintains an ongoing inventory of all supplies/furniture/fixtures that are the property of the Oklahoma State Senate. This group is also responsible for all incoming and outgoing mail for the Senate. The Bill Distribution group provides duplication services to state agencies and lobbyists wishing to receive copies of all legislation that is filed.

The Meeting/Office Services Group is responsible for providing daily maintenance of the offices and meeting rooms as well as preparing the meeting rooms for use.

The Security Services Group deals with emergency evacuation procedures, emergency medical procedures, and communication between the Senate and all State law enforcement agencies.

Administrative Services

Betty White, Finance / Travel Coordinator- 405.521.5664

Message Center

Dorothy Jenkins, Operator - 405.524.0126

Page / Intern Program

Cathy Jo Warner, Page/Intern Program Coordinator - 405.530.2353

Carol Haines, Page Chamber Lead - 405.530.2384

Meeting / Office Services

Ray Boykins, Service Technician - 405.521.5518

Linda Goldsby, Service Technician - 405.521.5517

Carl McDowell, Service Technician - 405.521.5518

Central Services

Roger Pirrong, Supervisor - 405.521.5701

Gary Nelson, Bill Distribution - 405.521.5514

Donna Campbell, Bill Distribution/Duplication Clerk - 405.521.5514

Mike McElderry, Supply Clerk - 405.521.5516

Peachye Miller, Postal Clerk -405.521.5515

Security / Sergeants

Bob Craig, Chief Sergeant - 405.521.5676