Tom Newell serves as OCPA’s Vice President for the Center for Culture and the Family, advocating for a culture that supports and sustains strong families in Oklahoma. Newell served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2010 to 2016 as the first Republican ever to be elected in House District 28. In addition to serving in the legislature, he pastored churches in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Pennsylvania, serving his denomination as both a state and national leader. Since leaving the Legislature, Newell has served as government affairs director for the Foundation for Government Accountability, CEO of S.A.L.L.T (Salt And Light Leadership Training), and as vice president of government affairs for the organization Yes. Every. Kid. Tom is a proud son, father, and grandfather. Tom, his wife, Erin, and his two bonus sons reside just outside of Oklahoma City.