Pam Warren
Encyclopedia
Pamela M. "Pam" Warren is an American civil servant
who served as the Oklahoma Secretary of Administration
under Governor of Oklahoma
Frank Keating
. Warren served as Secretary from January 1, 1997, until her retirment from state service in January 2004. In addition to her service as Secretary, Warren served as the Director of the Oklahoma Department of Central Services
dring that same time period.
from the University of Oklahoma
in 1974. While attending OU, Warren served as work-study intern for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
in the Oklahoma Department of Economic and Community Affairs
.
After graduating, Warren became the Planning Diector for the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission and later became the Program Director for the Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission. From 1982 to 1985, she worked as an administrative assistant for women's issues for Governor of Oklahoma
George Nigh
. She was later promoted by Governor Nigh to serve as his Senior Executive Assistant from 1985 to 1987. In that position, Warren was responsible for coordination and development of state policy for all intergovernmental activities, economic development, exports, reverse investments, international trade, overseas trade missions and public/private partnerships.
Following the election of Henry Bellmon
as Governor in 1986, Warren joined the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
as its Director of Information and supervisor of the Employment Service Program. She remained in that position until 1994.
In 1994, Warren was appointed Assistant Secretary of State by Oklahoma Secretary of State Glo Henley. As Assistant Secretary, Warren was the chief administrative officer for the Office of the Secretary of State, responsible for all administrative, policy, business, budgetary, personnel and legislative operations within the Office. When Frank Keating
was elected Governor, he appointed Tom Cole
as his Secretary of State. Cole kept Warren on as his Assistant Secretary.
, Governor of Oklahoma Frank Keating
appointed Warren to serve as his second Secretary of Administration
. At the same time, Governor Keating appointed her to serve concurrently as his Director of the Oklahoma Department of Central Services
.
As Secretary, she oversaw 30 boards and commissions that examine, license and regulate many professional occupations, including medical, architects, engineers, banking and horse racing. As Director, Warren was directly responsible for central purchasing, management of state office building space, the State Motor Pool, the State's self-insurance program, contracts State construction projects, and other central support services.
was elected in 2004, the positions of Secretary of Administration and Secretary of Human Resources were abolished and combinded into one single Secretary of Human Resources and Administration. Henry appointed Oscar B. Jackson Jr.
to serve as the Secretary and appointed Warren to serve as his Deputy Secretary. Henry continued to have Warren to serve as Director of the Central Services Department.
Warren remained in those positions until 2004, when she retired from State service. Governor Henry appointed John S. Richard, a retired United States Army
colonel, to succeed Warren in both of his positions.
Public administration
Public Administration houses the implementation of government policy and an academic discipline that studies this implementation and that prepares civil servants for this work. As a "field of inquiry with a diverse scope" its "fundamental goal.....
who served as the Oklahoma Secretary of Administration
Oklahoma State Cabinet
The Cabinet of the Governor of Oklahoma is a body of the most senior appointed officials of the executive branch of the government of Oklahoma. Originally an informal meeting between the Governor of Oklahoma and various government officials, the Governor's Cabinet has evolved into a major part of...
under Governor of Oklahoma
Governor of Oklahoma
The governor of the state of Oklahoma is the head of state for the state of Oklahoma, United States. Under the Oklahoma Constitution, the governor is also the head of government, serving as the chief executive of the Oklahoma executive branch, of the government of Oklahoma...
Frank Keating
Frank Keating
Francis Anthony "Frank" Keating is an American politician from Oklahoma. Keating served as the 25th Governor of Oklahoma. His first term began in 1995 and ended in 1999...
. Warren served as Secretary from January 1, 1997, until her retirment from state service in January 2004. In addition to her service as Secretary, Warren served as the Director of the Oklahoma Department of Central Services
Oklahoma Department of Central Services
The Oklahoma Department of Central Services is an ageny of the state of Oklahoma. DCS is responsible for providing services to help manage and support the basic functioning of all state agencies. DCS provides government-wide purchasing, supplying, operation, and maintenance of state property,...
dring that same time period.
Career
Warren received a Bachelors of Science from Oklahoma State University and a Masters of Regional and City PlanningUrban planning education
University-level urban planning education is offered as an academic degree in urban, city or regional planning, awarded as either an Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or Doctorate....
from the University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
in 1974. While attending OU, Warren served as work-study intern for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, also known as HUD, is a Cabinet department in the Executive branch of the United States federal government...
in the Oklahoma Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is a department of the government of Oklahoma under the Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Tourism. The Department is responsible for the supporting local communities, stimulating growth of the existing businesses, attracting new business, and promoting the...
.
After graduating, Warren became the Planning Diector for the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission and later became the Program Director for the Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission. From 1982 to 1985, she worked as an administrative assistant for women's issues for Governor of Oklahoma
Governor of Oklahoma
The governor of the state of Oklahoma is the head of state for the state of Oklahoma, United States. Under the Oklahoma Constitution, the governor is also the head of government, serving as the chief executive of the Oklahoma executive branch, of the government of Oklahoma...
George Nigh
George Nigh
George Patterson Nigh , is a popular civic leader in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Nigh served as the 17th and the 22nd Governor of Oklahoma. He was the first Oklahoma Governor to be re-elected and the first to win all 77 counties in the state...
. She was later promoted by Governor Nigh to serve as his Senior Executive Assistant from 1985 to 1987. In that position, Warren was responsible for coordination and development of state policy for all intergovernmental activities, economic development, exports, reverse investments, international trade, overseas trade missions and public/private partnerships.
Following the election of Henry Bellmon
Henry Bellmon
Henry Louis "Harry" Bellmon was an American Republican politician from Oklahoma. He was a member of the Oklahoma Legislature, the 18th and 23rd Governor of Oklahoma , and a two-term United States Senator.-Service in World War II:Bellmon was born in Tonkawa, Oklahoma and graduated from Billings...
as Governor in 1986, Warren joined the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission is an independent agency of the state of Oklahoma responsible for providing employment services to the citizens of Oklahoma. The Commission is part of a national network of employment service agencies and is funded by money from the United States...
as its Director of Information and supervisor of the Employment Service Program. She remained in that position until 1994.
In 1994, Warren was appointed Assistant Secretary of State by Oklahoma Secretary of State Glo Henley. As Assistant Secretary, Warren was the chief administrative officer for the Office of the Secretary of State, responsible for all administrative, policy, business, budgetary, personnel and legislative operations within the Office. When Frank Keating
Frank Keating
Francis Anthony "Frank" Keating is an American politician from Oklahoma. Keating served as the 25th Governor of Oklahoma. His first term began in 1995 and ended in 1999...
was elected Governor, he appointed Tom Cole
Tom Cole
Thomas Jeffery Cole is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party. He is a Deputy Minority Whip. The chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee from 2006 to 2008, he was, during his tenure, the fourth-ranking Republican leader in the...
as his Secretary of State. Cole kept Warren on as his Assistant Secretary.
Secretary (1997-2003)
On January 1, 1997, following the resignation of Tom BrennanTom Brennan
Tom Brennan is a radio and television sportscaster and former men's basketball head coach, most notably at the University of Vermont from 1986 to 2005.- Coaching career :...
, Governor of Oklahoma Frank Keating
Frank Keating
Francis Anthony "Frank" Keating is an American politician from Oklahoma. Keating served as the 25th Governor of Oklahoma. His first term began in 1995 and ended in 1999...
appointed Warren to serve as his second Secretary of Administration
Oklahoma State Cabinet
The Cabinet of the Governor of Oklahoma is a body of the most senior appointed officials of the executive branch of the government of Oklahoma. Originally an informal meeting between the Governor of Oklahoma and various government officials, the Governor's Cabinet has evolved into a major part of...
. At the same time, Governor Keating appointed her to serve concurrently as his Director of the Oklahoma Department of Central Services
Oklahoma Department of Central Services
The Oklahoma Department of Central Services is an ageny of the state of Oklahoma. DCS is responsible for providing services to help manage and support the basic functioning of all state agencies. DCS provides government-wide purchasing, supplying, operation, and maintenance of state property,...
.
As Secretary, she oversaw 30 boards and commissions that examine, license and regulate many professional occupations, including medical, architects, engineers, banking and horse racing. As Director, Warren was directly responsible for central purchasing, management of state office building space, the State Motor Pool, the State's self-insurance program, contracts State construction projects, and other central support services.
Deputy Secretary (2003-2004)
When Governor Brad HenryBrad Henry
Charles Bradford "Brad" Henry was the 26th Governor of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected governor in 2002...
was elected in 2004, the positions of Secretary of Administration and Secretary of Human Resources were abolished and combinded into one single Secretary of Human Resources and Administration. Henry appointed Oscar B. Jackson Jr.
Oscar B. Jackson Jr.
Oscar B. Jackson Jr. is an American civil servant from the state of Oklahoma. Jackson is the current Oklahoma Secretary of Human Resources and Administration, having served in that position since he was appointed by Governor of Oklahoma David Walters in 1991...
to serve as the Secretary and appointed Warren to serve as his Deputy Secretary. Henry continued to have Warren to serve as Director of the Central Services Department.
Warren remained in those positions until 2004, when she retired from State service. Governor Henry appointed John S. Richard, a retired United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
colonel, to succeed Warren in both of his positions.