Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 669
Ardmore, OK 73402
Cell: (580) 235-3240
Work: (580) 223-7254
David.Woerz@Chickasaw.net
Chickasaw Lineal Ancestors
- Mother, Judith G. Hyden Woerz
- Maternal Grandmother, Ruth Stewart Hyden
- Great Grandmother, Minnie Thomas Stewart (original enrollee)
- Great Great Grandmother, Ziley Colbert Thomas
Education
- The University of Oklahoma - Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Leadership
- Oklahoma State University - Spears School of Business 1990-1992
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University - 1988-1990
Type of Tribal Involvement
- Elected to Chickasaw Tribal Legislature, 2006-present
- Elected Chairman of the Chickasaw Legislature (FY 2011-2012-2017-2018)
- Alternate Delegate to NCAI (National Congress of American Indians), 2011-present * Position appointed by Governor Bill Anoatubby with consent of Legislature
- Past Chair - Legislative Committee
- Past Chair - Election Ad Hoc Committee
- Past Chair - Land Development Committee
- Past Chair - Executive Committee
- Member - Oklahoma Minority Supplier Development Council
Civic and/or Community Activities:
- Former Board Member - Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Oklahoma
- Former Trustee and Chair - Ardmore Tourism Authority
- Ambassador - Shriners Hospital for Children
- Member - First United Methodist Church Council
- Member - Creekmore Masonic Lodge # 74 Madill, Oklahoma and Ardmore Lodge # 33
- Member - 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, Valley of McAlester
- Member and Former Lay Leader - Crosspoint Emmaus Community
Goals
- I want to bring a solid business background to the Legislature. I will work very hard to make sure all Chickasaws have informed and active representation.
- To improve and expand services for all Chickasaw Citizens.
- Expand hours of operation at all Health Care Centers.
- Protect the sovereignty of the Chickasaw Nation.
- Reduce lead times for medical referrals.
- Support and grow educational grants and scholarships.
- Diversify our economic base.