DENNIS ADKINS

( Oklahoma )

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Introduction

Before founding A&A Advocates, Inc. in 2008, Mr. Adkins served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives for eight years. He is the past Chairman of the Energy, Utility, Aerospace, and Technology Committee for the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Clients

1) 1938 BEER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION OF OKLAHOMA d/b/a BEER DISTRIBUTORS OF OKLAHOMA

2) A & A ADVOCATES, INC.

3) ACADIA MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC

4) ACTION NOW INITIATIVE, LLC

5) AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS

6) AMERICAN TORT REFORM ASSOCIATION

7) CATHOLIC CONFERENCE OF OKLAHOMA, INC

8) DAILYPAY

9) EQUIFAX INC.

10) FGA ACTION

11) FOOD BANK OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA

12) GUIDEHOUSE INC.

13) HUMANA

14) ITC HOLDINGS CORPORATION

15) JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK

16) MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION

17) MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.

18) MCNA DENTAL

19) OKLAHOMA BITCOIN ASSOCIATION, INC.

20) OKLAHOMA INSTITUTE FOR CHILD ADVOCACY

21) OKLAHOMA INTERIOR DESIGN COALITION ASSOCIATION

22) OVINTIV USA INC.

23) PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P.

24) QARTEK

25) REACH OUT AND READ, INC.

26) SATOSHI ACTION FUND

27) SECURLY

28) SELF STORAGE ASSOCIATION

29) SKR HOLDINGS, LLC

30) VAO SERVICE PROVIDER, L.L.C.

31) VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA

32) YOUTH VILLAGES, INC. d/b/a YOUTH VILLAGES

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

11-15 years

Relationships

Served 8 years as Member of Oklahoma House of Representatives

Biography

Before founding A&A Advocates, Inc. in 2008, Mr. Adkins served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives for eight years. He is the past Chairman of the Energy, Utility, Aerospace, and Technology Committee for the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Mr. Adkins' responsibilities included jurisdiction and oversight of Oklahoma's oil and gas industry, telecommunications and technology, mining, aerospace industry, as well as, all electric and water utilities. He was either the principal author or had direct responsibility for almost every major initiative that fell within his jurisdiction and became law in Oklahoma during his four years as chairman.

Adkins' respect, from both sides of the aisle, enabled him to carry dozens of pieces of legislation and never lose a bill either in committee or on the floor during his eight years in the House of Representatives.

Regarded as one of Oklahoma's leaders on energy policy, Mr. Adkins has testified before the Environment and Public Works Committee of the United States Senate with respect to the energy industry and its relation to carbon emissions and climate change.

Mr. Adkins' legislative career was highlighted by being twice named Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association legislator of the year. He was also named the Higher Education legislative newcomer of the year, American Royalty Council legislator of the year, and Industrial Electric Consumers legislator of the year. He was selected to participate in Leadership Oklahoma and is now a lifetime member of the organization.

In addition, Dennis served on the powerful Appropriations and Budget Committee, as well as, the Revenue and Tax, Environment and Natural Resources, and Public Health committees in the House of Representatives. Prior to the legislature, Mr. Adkins served the State of Oklahoma in professional positions within the Department of Corrections, Department of Human Services and Department of Rehabilitative Services.

He graduated from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

Last Updated: March 25, 2025