Education University of Oklahoma Role Polit. | Name Oscar Jackson Occupation Civil Servant | |
Governor David Walters
Frank Keating
Brad Henry
Mary Fallin Governor David Walters
Frank Keating
Brad Henry
Mary Fallin Born July 9, 1947 (age 76) ( 1947-07-09 ) Website Oklahoma Office of Personnel Management | ||
Alma mater University of Oklahoma | ||
Oscar B. Jackson Jr. (born July 9, 1947) 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. With almost twenty years of continuous service, Jackson is the longest serving Cabinet Secretary in State history.
Since his appointment, Jackson has served under three different Governors spanning both political parties: Democrat David Walters, Republican Frank Keating, and Democrat Brad Henry. Republican Governor-elect Mary Fallin has announced that she will retain Jackson in that position under her Administration.
In addition to his service as Human Resources and Administration Secretary, Jackson serves concurrently as the Administrator of the Oklahoma Office of Personnel Management.
Biography
Jackson has a Bachelor's degree in Business Education from the University of Oklahoma, and has completed graduate work in Public Administration, with an emphasis in public personnel administration. In 2005, he was selected as an inaugural member of the University of Oklahoma College of Education Alumni Hall of Fame.