Background
Askins, Jari was born on April 27, 1953 in Duncan, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Ollie M. and Jarita Askins.
lieutenant governor of Oklahoma
Askins, Jari was born on April 27, 1953 in Duncan, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Ollie M. and Jarita Askins.
Bachelor in Journalism, University Oklahoma, 1975. Juris Doctor, University Oklahoma College Law, 1980.
Vice president closing office Stephens County Abstract Company, Duncan. Special district judge Stephens County, 1982—1990. Chairman Oklahoma Pardon & Parole Board, Oklahoma City, 1991—1992, executive director, 1994.
Deputy general counsel to governor David Walters, 1992—1994. Member District 50 Oklahoma House of Representatives, 1995—2006, deputy majority floor leader, 2001, Democratic house leader, 2005—2006. Lieutenant governor State of Oklahoma, 2007—2011.
President Oklahoma State Senate, 2007—2011. Member Oklahoma Judicial Conference. Board directors Arvest Bank, Duncan.
Board directors Goodwill Industries. Board trustees Cottey Junior College, Nevada, Missouri. Member of American Bar Association, Oklahoma Academy State Goals, Duncan Chamber of Commerce (Woman of Year 1995), Stephen's County Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, Leadership Oklahoma, Lions Club.