Pickens District, Seat #1

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

Type of Tribal Involvement

• Elected to Chickasaw Tribal Legislature, 2006-present
• Elected Chairman of the Chickasaw Legislature (FY 2011-FY 2012)
• Alternate Delegate to NCAI (National Congress of American Indians)
     Appointed by Governor Bill Anoatubby in 2011,2012
• Committee Chair – Legislative Committee
• Committee 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:

• Board Member – Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Oklahoma
• Trustee and Vice Chair of the Ardmore Tourism Authority
• Ambassador – Shriners Hospital for Children
• Member- First United Methodist Church Council
• Member – Creekmore Masonic Lodge # 74 Madill Oklahoma and Ardmore Lodge # 31
• Member- 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, Valley of McAlester
• Member – 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.

Hobbies

I like to spend my free time with my wife Amy and children Blake and Lauren. I also like to fish and play golf.