Bill Coleman (Oklahoma politician)

For other people with similar names, see William Coleman.
Bill Coleman
Assistant Majority Whip of the Oklahoma Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 2022
Preceded byJulie Daniels
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 10th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 14, 2018
Personal details
BornDurant, Oklahoma
Political partyRepublican
SpouseHelen
Children3
ResidencePonca City, Oklahoma

Bill Coleman is an American businessman, radio broadcaster, and politician serving as a member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 10th district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on November 14, 2018.

Early life and education

Coleman was born in Durant, Oklahoma and graduated from Pawhuska High School.[1]

Career

Outside of politics, Coleman has worked as a radio broadcaster. He was also a member of the board of the National Association of Broadcasters. Coleman is the owner of Team Radio Marketing Group, a holding company that operates KLOR-FM, KPNC, and KOSB.[2][3] Coleman was elected to the Oklahoma Senate by defeating Amber Roberts in a Republican Party primary runoff election.[4][5] He was sworn into office on November 14, 2018.[6][7] Within the state senate, Coleman serves as vice chair of the Senate Business, Commerce, and Tourism Committee.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Bill Coleman's Biography". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on 2021-08-03. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
  2. ^ "Bill Coleman | Oklahoma Senate". oksenate.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
  3. ^ PoncaCityNow.com. "Team Radio expands with new Triple Play Sports Radio station". PoncaCityNow.com. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
  4. ^ Chastain, Lindsey (20 August 2018). "Bill Coleman vs. Amber Roberts – District 10". Tulsa World. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  5. ^ White, Ben (27 June 2018). "You're out! Primary election shakes up #okleg". Non Doc. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  6. ^ Savage, Tres (14 November 2018). "Senate members sworn in, Stitt 'excited' to work with #okleg". Non Doc. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  7. ^ Plant, Curtis (14 November 2018). "Oklahoma Senators take oath of office". Waurika News Journal. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Bill Coleman (Oklahoma)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-03.