Release Date: Friday, October 22, 2010
By Carrie Bradshaw-Buckley , Media Relations Specialist
Chickasaw Nation Media Relations Office
Newly-appointed Chickasaw Nation Administrator of Planning and Organizational Development Holly Easterling.
ADA, Okla - Holly Easterling was recently appointed Administrator of Planning and Organizational Development for the Chickasaw Nation.
Easterling is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and has more than 20 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant.
"Ms. Easterling has an impressive record of service as a tribal legislator and as an employee," said Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby. "She has the experience, expertise and determination to successfully lead this effort."
Ms. Easterling said that she is pleased she was chosen to lead the new division.
"The future of the Chickasaw Nation depends upon the prudent financial, organizational and strategic planning of today," she said. "I am fortunate to be able to work with the tribal leadership to build a bright and sustainable future for our tribe and its citizens."
Easterling served in the Chickasaw Nation legislature since 2003. Prior to her election to the legislature in 2003, she served as the Chief Financial Officer for Chickasaw Enterprises for more than six years.
Easterling is the great-granddaughter of Palmer Simeon Mosely, 20th and 23rd governor of the Chickasaw Nation. She lives in Ada with her three children.