LT. GOVERNOR PINNELL ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF OF STAFF

OKLAHOMA CITY (August 19, 2020) – Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell has named Kirby Smith as his new Chief of Staff.   

Smith joined Pinnell’s staff in November 2019 as statewide Field Director.  

“Kirby has a passion for Oklahoma, and I know she will continue to help keep my office focused and on track,” Pinnell said. “She matches my energy for working toward the betterment of all 77 counties. I’m fortunate to have her on my team.”  

Smith previously served as a field representative for Congressman Frank D. Lucas where she focused on rural economic issues. She also spent a number of years working for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. Smith is a fourth-generation Oklahoman and a graduate of Oklahoma State University.   

Smith replaces Jeff Peters who recently departed to serve as Chief of Staff to Senate President Pro Tem Greg

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