Howard Hendrick | |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma Secretary of Human Services | |
| Assumed office 2003 | |
| Governor | Brad Henry |
| Preceded by | Himself As Secretary of Health and Human Services |
| Oklahoma Secretary of Health and Human Services | |
| In office 2002–2003 | |
| Governor | Frank Keating |
| Preceded by | Jerry Regier |
| Succeeded by | Tom Adelson As Secretary of Health Himself As Secretary of Human Services |
| Oklahoma Director of Human Services | |
| Assumed office July 1, 1998 | |
| Governor | Frank Keating (1998–2003) Brad Henry (2003–present) |
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 30th district | |
| In office 1987–1998 | |
| Succeeded by | Glenn Coffee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 22, 1954 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Lawyer, businessman |
| Website | Oklahoma Department of Human Services |
Howard Hendrick (born December 22, 1954) is a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Hendrick was serving as the Oklahoma Secretary of Human Services, having been appointed by Democratic Governor of Oklahoma Brad Henry in 2003.
Hendrick had previously served as the Oklahoma Secretary of Health and Human Services under former Republican governor Frank Keating until that post was split into two positions under Henry. Concurrent with his service as Secretary, Hendrick has served as the director of Oklahoma Department of Human Services since July 1, 1998. Hendrick also is a former Oklahoma state senator, having served from 1987 until 1998.
Hendrick is one of three Cabinet secretaries appointed by former governor Frank Keating to be held over by Governor Brad Henry, the others being: Human Resources Secretary Oscar B. Jackson Jr. and Veterans Affairs Secretary Norman Lamb.