The OMAG Board of Trustees has appointed Suzie Paulson as their new CEO. She assumed responsibilities on August 1, 2021, and succeeds Jon Woods, who retired. Suzie will be the first female to serve as the OMAG CEO since OMAG’s creation in 1977.
OMAG Board Chair Pam Polk said “Suzie is an exceptional leader and has been an asset to OMAG since joining our team. She was the Board’s unanimous choice to be the next CEO after conducting interviews of Suzanne and four other internal candidates. The Board would like to thank each of the candidates for their interest and participation in this process. All candidates brought forth unique qualities that made each of them qualified to lead OMAG. The Board is very excited for this next chapter and for what we will achieve together.”
Suzie has been part of the OMAG team for 8 years, beginning in the Legal Department as Associate General Counsel and spending the last 4 years as General Counsel. As part of the OMAG legal team, she was involved in managing litigation, as well as providing guidance and training to OMAG municipalities regarding liability issues.
She graduated from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2001 and spent 12 years as an Assistant City Attorney in the City of Oklahoma City, focusing mostly on municipal employment and labor issues.
Suzie said “My career in municipal government started in 1998 as a legal intern adjusting tort claims for the City of Oklahoma City. Little did I know that internship would grow into a career of helping cities and towns all over the State of Oklahoma. From day one, I knew that OMAG was my dream job . . . I was all in! Since its inception OMAG has had strong leaders and a resilient board of directors and I am honored that the board has confidence in me to continue that legacy. As CEO I will continue the vision of the OMAG Board of Trustees to be the premier public entity pool by providing quality coverages at a sustainable price and a vast array of services that bring value to the members. OMAG employees are known for going above and beyond for members and I intend to continue to support and encourage that practice. It is also important to me that OMAG maintain strong partnerships with organizations like OML and OMMS. I am really excited about this journey and making a positive difference in cities and towns throughout the State of Oklahoma.”
The OMAG Trustees and Staff are looking forward to working with our new CEO, Mrs. Suzie Paulson.
