What Happened?
Tulsa, OK-based City of Tulsa has announced the Resignation of TL Cox as Chief Information Officer
About the Company
Tulsa is nestled in the northeastern quadrant of Oklahoma, right in the heart of Green Country. The rolling green hills and wooded terrain of the city lies at an elevation of 700 feet above sea level and offers a temperate climate. Tulsans enjoy 227 days of sunshine a year and an average daily temperature of 61 degrees. The rainfall average is approximately 40 inches, and continually changing conditions occur in the city during all four seasons. Our city boasts a widely diversified business base, including aerospace, telecommunications, manufacturing, construction, high technology, healthcare, education, transportation and energy. Tulsa, one of Americas Most Livable Communities, is known as the Mecca for arts in Oklahoma. Art deco masterpieces are prevalent in many of our downtown buildings and churches. Spectacular works of art dot the trails of our beautiful River Parks. From the Tulsa Ballet and Tulsa Opera, to Broadway plays and musicals at the Performing Arts Center, to the Philbrook and the largest collection of Western American art at the Gilcrease, Tulsas rich cultural legacy greatly enhances our citizens quality of life. The Tulsa Port of Catoosa is acclaimed as one of the largest, most inland river-ports in the United States. The Tulsa International Airport offers direct service to most major U.S. cities and is another important contributor to our economic growth.
About the Person
TL Cox is presently serving a dual role as Interim Chief Information Officer and Interim Director of the Management Review Office for the City of Tulsa. Prior to joining the City, TL served as Director of Consulting Services, Director of E-Solutions, and Senior Consultant for The Waters Consulting Group, Inc. (WCG), a management consulting firm based in Dallas, Texas. While with WCG, TL provided professional consultation to public sector entities across the United States. Additionally, TL managed the firm’s E-Solutions division, which encompassed serving as a liaison to corporate partners, assisting member organizations with their inquiries, and overseeing the development and installation of a suite of SaaS solutions. TL was also actively involved in business development, and has spoken before such organizations as the Alliance for Innovation, Louisiana Municipal Association, Texas Municipal Human Resources Association, and Texas Association of Regional Councils. TL was also a co-author for the article “Public Sector Compen$ation: Panacea or Pandora’s Box? Ensuring Compensation Equity is Key,” which was published in Public Management Magazine in November 2011, and author of the essay “Public and Private Sector Pay Differentials: Tools to Prepare Your Organization for Responding to Criticism,” published by the Alliance for Innovation in February 2011. Before joining The Waters Consulting Group, Inc., TL worked in program management, information technology, and training/curriculum development. TL attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in political science and communication, and the University of Texas at Arlington, where he completed a Master of Public Administration.
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