Family Values
Lonnie and his wife Lea Ann have been married for 17 years. They have one daughter, Laney, and serve as host parents to Yilin Lyu, an international student from China. They are active members of Victory Christian Center in Tulsa.
The great grandson of Italian immigrants, Lonnie learned at an early age the value of entrepreneurship, hard work, and the American Dream. Lonnie now operates a successful fire and safety business, serving clients across the nation.
Lonnie’s mother was a dedicated public school teacher, where she was an early pioneer for early childhood education in Oklahoma.
Family Values
Lonnie and his wife Lea Ann have been married for 17 years. They have one daughter, Laney, and serve as host parents to Yilin Lyu, an international student from China. They are active members of Victory Christian Center in Tulsa.
The great grandson of Italian immigrants, Lonnie learned at an early age the value of entrepreneurship, hard work, and the American Dream. Lonnie now operates a successful fire and safety business, serving clients across the nation.
Lonnie’s mother was a dedicated public school teacher, where she was an early pioneer for early childhood education in Oklahoma.
Proven Leadership
As a long-time advocate for positive change in Jenks, Tulsa and surrounding communities, Lonnie Sims has gained a wealth of experience at the community and municipal level.
Lonnie is dedicated to his community, serving twelve years as President of his neighborhood association, six years as Planning Commissioner, eight years as City Councilman, and two years as Mayor of Jenks.
Proven Leadership
As a long-time advocate for positive change in Jenks, Tulsa and surrounding communities, Lonnie Sims has gained a wealth of experience at the community and municipal level.
Lonnie is dedicated to his community, serving twelve years as President of his neighborhood association, six years as Planning Commissioner, eight years as City Councilman, and two years as Mayor of Jenks.
Committed to Our Communities
As a dedicated servant in the Jenks community for over 15 years, Lonnie has been working hard to bring local churches, schools, neighborhoods, and City Hall together with a plan and vision for the future. Awarded the 2018 “Best Place to Raise a Family” award by Niche.com, Lonnie has a proven plan to lift our communities and protect our kids.
Committed to Our Communities
As a dedicated servant in the Jenks community for over 15 years, Lonnie has been working hard to bring local churches, schools, neighborhoods, and City Hall together with a plan and vision for the future. Awarded the 2018 “Best Place to Raise a Family” award by Niche.com, Lonnie has a proven plan to lift our communities and protect our kids.
Conservative Ready Day One
Lonnie has volunteered locally for many years in both elected and non-elected capacities, as President of his neighborhood association, Planning Commissioner, Jenks City Councilor, Mayor of Jenks from 2013-2015, and founding board member for James Mission, a nonprofit dedicated to the support of foster children, widows, and at-risk families in northeast Oklahoma.
Lonnie’s experience and service on top of regional authorities is also wide-ranging. This includes the Tulsa Vision Authority, Cities United, and the Arkansas River Task Force, which successfully developed the first river plan in over 60 years, paving the way for two future low-water dams (“water in the river”), along with the Turkey Mountain Trail and Wilderness Area improvements. Lonnie currently serves on the Indian Nation Council of Governments (INCOG) Board of Directors, working to secure funding and grants for key infrastructure projects like the Gilcrease Expressway, as well as improving local economic development, healthcare, services for aging populations, and rural land use planning support.
Ready Day One
Lonnie has volunteered locally for many years in both elected and non-elected capacities, as President of his neighborhood association, Planning Commissioner, Jenks City Councilor, Mayor of Jenks from 2013-2015, and founding board member for James Mission, a nonprofit dedicated to the support of foster children, widows, and at-risk families in northeast Oklahoma.
Lonnie’s experience and service on top of regional authorities is also wide-ranging. This includes the Tulsa Vision Authority, Cities United, and the Arkansas River Task Force, which successfully developed the first river plan in over 60 years, paving the way for two future low-water dams (“water in the river”), along with the Turkey Mountain Trail and Wilderness Area improvements. Lonnie currently serves on the Indian Nation Council of Governments (INCOG) Board of Directors, working to secure funding and grants for key infrastructure projects like the Gilcrease Expressway, as well as improving local economic development, healthcare, services for aging populations, and rural land use planning support.