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New Employees Join NF Administrative Staff |
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News release
issued August 30, 2001 , effective immediately. New Employees Join NF Administrative Staff Two names have been recently added to the Administrative Division roster at The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation. Lori Hatfield-Jackson has been named Communications Director, and John Snelson has assumed the new Security Manager post. Lori Hatfield-Jackson "It is an honor to be involved with an organization whose core mission is to help our fellow mankind," she said. "Growing up in Norman and attending Oklahoma State, I have always known and respected the Noble family and the positive impact the Foundation has had on the state. Through its generosity in educational funding, contributions to agriculture producers and nonprofit efforts, and the world-class scientific research it conducts, the lives which have been touched are countless." Hatfield-Jackson brings more than seven years experience in various aspects of corporate communications, including her recent partnership with Hardy Brooks & Jackson Public Relations. Their clients include the OU Sarkeys Energy Center, OU College of Geosciences, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, and the Oklahoma State Department of Career Tech Education. She holds a degree in agricultural communications from Oklahoma State University and plans to attain a master's degree in human relations from the University of Oklahoma. Hatfield-Jackson is excited at becoming a part of the Ardmore community. "Everyone I've visited with, at the Chamber, the realty company, shop owners, and the list can go on, has gone above and beyond to welcome me and to offer help," she said. "I look forward to raising my daughter here and growing with the Noble Foundation." John Snelson His educational background is in criminal justice, general business and aviation management. In addition, Snelson has attended the FBI National Academy and received Secret Service training. That training will be taking a somewhat different focus as he turns his training to setting up security measures at the Foundation. "Basically, I'll be taking a general view of everything in place at this time, identifying other security needs and using that information to develop a complete and thorough security program for the entire Foundation and all personnel," said Snelson, who started Aug. 20. Among his top priorities is establishing his accessibility to all NF employees. He plans to visit with as many employees as possible during his first weeks of work. "Open communications and a high level of trust are both very important," said Snelson. "We want the Foundation's security measures to be aesthetically pleasing, but totally effective. We also need a security program that provides a secure environment with the least inconvenience to employees. Most employees anywhere want to have a feeling of security without feeling as though their personal or professional needs were not considered." Snelson said he was pleased to get the position, because it allows him to remain in Ardmore. "I really enjoy the community and the people here have been very supportive for me and my family," he said. He remains active in community activities, including serving on the Crime Stoppers board of directors. He lives in Ardmore with his two sons, Jesse, a junior at Ardmore High School, and John Jr., a sophomore at Oklahoma State University/Stillwater. ### Photos: Lori Hatfield-Jackson | John Snelson The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, headquartered in Ardmore, Okla., is a non-profit organization conducting agricultural, forage biotechnological, and plant biology research; providing grants to numerous non-profit charitable, educational and health organizations; and assisting farmers and ranchers through educational and consultative agricultural programs. To learn more, check out the Noble Foundation Web site at http://www.noble.org. More news releases available at www.noble.org/Press_Release |
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