12 Facts About Dave Lopez

David Lopez was born on June 3,1951 and is a former American telecommunications executive who served as the Oklahoma Secretary of State after having previously served as the Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce under Republican Governor of Oklahoma Mary Fallin.

In January, 2018, Dave Lopez' duties were expanded and his title was changed to Secretary of State, Education and Workforce Development.

Dave Lopez retained that title until resigning effective March 30,2018.

Governor Fallin had previously named Dave Lopez to serve as her Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Tourism in January, 2011.

Dave Lopez was appointed to serve in the dual role of both the Secretary of Commerce and Tourism as well as the Executive Director of the Department of Commerce.

In 2013, Dave Lopez's position was reorganized by separating Commerce agencies from Tourism agencies, retitling his position to simply "Secretary of Commerce".

Dave Lopez resigned as Secretary of Commerce on August 26,2013 effective August 30,2013 after being named as the interim Superintendent of Schools for the Oklahoma City Public School District, succeeding Karl Springer.

Dave Lopez currently serves on the Board of Directors for BancFirst Corporation and for Hall Capital as well as the Advisory Board for Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Oklahoma.

Previous corporate boards on which Dave Lopez has served include BOK Financial, American Fidelity Corporation and ITC Holdings.

Non-profit boards on which Dave Lopez serves are the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Central Oklahoma.

Dave Lopez received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from New Mexico State University where he served as Sports Information Director for five years.

Dave Lopez was inducted into Oklahoma City University's Commerce and Industry Hall of Honor, Oklahoma Christian University presented Lopez with an honorary Doctor of Humanities Degree and Lopez was inducted into the New Mexico State University Athletics Hall of Fame.