Oklahoma treasurer elected to national board of treasurers

Oklahoma State Treasurer Randy McDaniel, the man who handles those gross production tax revenues on oil and gas in Oklahoma has been elected to the governing board of the found that supports the National Association of State Treasurers.

“I appreciate the confidence and support of my peers and look forward to supporting my fellow state treasurers in this capacity,” said McDaniel. “I hope to help build upon the foundation’s educational programs and scholarship opportunities, which are important goals of the foundation.”

The non-profit foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and assists state treasurers throughout the nation in protecting and enhancing the financial health of their states.

The NAST Foundation provides training for newly-elected state treasurers, builds partnerships for financial literacy programs, encourages dialogue with public financial officials, and hosts the National Institute of Public Finance of which McDaniel is a graduate.

McDaniel, an experienced financial advisor and banker, was elected Oklahoma State Treasurer in November 2018 following six terms in the Oklahoma House of Representatives where he served as chairman of the Banking and Business Committee.