Cole Announces New Staff in District Office

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced upcoming additions to his district office. William McPherson and Thomas Lewis II will join as field representatives. Katie Ringer has been hired as district scheduler; Elizabeth Norrie, who previously held the position, will relocate and transition to the D.C. office in August to serve as staff assistant.

"I am very pleased to welcome Will, Thomas and Katie to my district team," said Cole. "They bring a variety of experiences and education to the team, and I am confident that our staff and constituents will benefit from their valuable perspectives. I look forward to serving the Fourth District alongside these capable and hardworking individuals."

William McPherson comes from the Office of Governor Mary Fallin, where he served as Policy Advisor and Legislative Liaison. He grew up in Las Vegas, NV and studied at the University of Oklahoma, where he received a Master of Public Administration. As field representative for the northern part of the district, he will be based out of the Norman office.

Thomas Lewis II joins the office after serving as Comptroller at Wilson Research Strategies. Prior to that, he was Administrative Officer at the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission. He grew up in Oklahoma City and studied at the University of Central Oklahoma, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. As field representative for the southwest portion of the district, he will be based out of the Lawton office.

Katie Carlisle Ringer relocated to Norman in 2013 after more than five years serving in a variety of roles at the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations in Washington, D.C. She grew up in Jackson, MS and studied at the University of Mississippi, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Art History.

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