Congressman Cole Hires District Director

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole announced today that Jill Daugherty has been promoted to District Director and will begin her responsibilities in this new position on December 11, 2006. The District Director manages the three district offices located in Norman, Ada and Lawton. Daugherty will be replacing John Woods who has accepted a position with Lance Cargill, Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

"I am very excited to have Jill as our District Director--she has proven herself to be a motivated field rep, a smart politician and a strong leader. John Woods has certainly set the bar high and he will be missed in our office, but I know Jill is up for the challenge," Congressman Tom Cole said. "Jill's experience and knowledge of the district will continue to make here an asset to our staff in this new position."

Jill Daugherty is currently a field representative for Congressman Cole in the Ada/Ardmore area. She has held this position since Congressman Cole was elected to Congress in 2003. In previous work experience, Daugherty has worked for Governor Keating as a Public Policy Specialist and Cabinet Liaison.

"Jill is a great addition to the leadership team within Congressman Cole's office. Her exceptional judgment, experience and character will make this transition an easy one. I look forward to working with her to ensure the office runs smoothly and the individual and collective needs of Oklahoman's Fourth Congressional District are met," Pete Kirkham, Congressman Cole's Chief of Staff, said.

Jill Daugherty is a graduate of Oklahoma State University.

"Jill is well suited to lead the Congressman's Oklahoma offices. She has the knowledge of the district and the workings of the federal government to lead the staff exceptionally well," John Woods said.

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