Dennis Howard

Dennis Howard (born September 10, 1954) is an American politician from Oklahoma that served as the Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture under former Governor of Oklahoma Frank Keating. Concurrent with his service as Secretary, Howard served as the Oklahoma Commissioner of Agriculture. Howard served as both Agriculture Secretary and Agriculture Commissioner for the entire term of Governor Keating, from 1995 to 2003.

Dennis Howard
Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture
In office
1995–2003
GovernorFrank Keating
Preceded byGary Sherrer
Succeeded byTerry Peach
Oklahoma Commissioner of Agriculture
In office
1995–2003
GovernorFrank Keating
Preceded byGary Sherrer
Succeeded byTerry Peach
Personal details
Born (1954-09-10) September 10, 1954
Waurika, Oklahoma, US
ResidenceOklahoma City, Oklahoma
OccupationFarmer, lobbyist
WebsiteOklahoma Department of Agriculture

Biography

Originally from Waurika, Oklahoma, Howard earned a bachelor's degree in public administration and a master's degree in rural adult education from Oklahoma State University. Prior to his appointment as Agriculture Secretary by Keating, Howard served as Director of Public Affairs for Republican Congressman Frank Lucas since 1994. Before working for Congressman Lucas, he served as Director of Governmental Relations for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau from 1988 to 1994. He currently is employed in the Langston University Agriculture Department.

References
    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Gary Sherrer    		 Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture
    Under Governor Frank Keating
    1995–2003    		 Succeeded by
    Terry Peach
    Oklahoma Commissioner of Agriculture
    Under Governor Frank Keating
    1995–2003


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