Kris Steele
Kris Steele | |
|---|---|
| 45th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives | |
| In office 2011–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Benge |
| Succeeded by | T.W. Shannon |
| Speaker pro tempore of the Oklahoma House of Representatives | |
| In office 2009–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Gus Blackwell |
| Succeeded by | Jeff W. Hickman |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| In office 2001–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Weaver |
| Succeeded by | Justin Wood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 July 1973 Ardmore, Oklahoma |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kellie Kursar |
| Residence | Shawnee, Oklahoma |
| Alma mater | Oklahoma Baptist University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Kris Steele (born July 11, 1973) is a United States politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma who served as state representative. Steele served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives as the Speaker of the House, a position he took over after the 2010 elections. He presided over the 53rd Oklahoma Legislature.
Steele, served as Speaker Pro Tempore, under Chris Benge. He was chosen as Speaker-designate in 2009. Elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives on November 7, 2000, he was term-limited out of office in 2012.
Steele is now the executive director of The Education and Employment Ministry (TEEM) in Oklahoma City.