City Of Lawton
DeAnna Dear is a seasoned Geographic Information Systems Analyst currently employed by the City of Lawton since July 2023. Prior to this role, DeAnna served as a Geographic Information System Specialist at American Water from October 2018 to August 2023, and as a Transportation Assistant at the LRC - Fort Sill from March 2016 to October 2018, where responsibilities included arranging transportation for military personnel and civilians. DeAnna's background also includes work as an Archeological Information Systems Specialist at R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc., managing archeological data and technical writing, as well as experience as a Sales Manager at Big Air Pylons Inc. and a Book Department Manager at Hastings Entertainment. DeAnna began a career in the field with the Oklahoma Archeological Survey, processing and cataloging artifacts. DeAnna holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Anthropology from the University of Oklahoma, obtained in 2006.
City Of Lawton
Lawton was founded August 6, 1901 and serves as the Comanche County Seat. The City is located 85 miles south of the state capital, Oklahoma City, and 20 miles south of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The City is neighbored to the immediate north by Fort Sill, home of the Field Artillery, Air Defense Artillery and the Electronic Warfare Brances. We are proud to host Cameron University, the largest four-year higher education institutions in Southwest Oklahoma and one of the fastest growing universities in the nation. Lawton offers a variety of recreational and cultural activities including: *Lake Lawtonka/LETRA *McMahon Baseball/Softball Complex *Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra *Lawton Community Theater *numerous play/walking parks *International Festival *Arts for All Festival *Casinos *Leslie Powell Art Gallery Museums highlighting: *Native American Culture *Southwest Oklahoma/Great Plains heritage Lawton boasts an excellent school system. Lawton Public Schools consists of 3 Senior High Schools, 3 Middle Schools, 24 Elementary Schools, and the Learning Tree Acadamy for Pre-Kindergarten. In addition, Lawton has Private Schools and is home to the Great Plains Technology Center. The City of Lawton is proud to operate free from discrimination of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status or qualified disability. We strive to provide efficient, effective and responsive services; promote quality of life based on harmony and cooperation; and create leadership and opportunity for Southwest Oklahoma. Contact information for City Departments can be found here: https://www.lawtonok.gov/publications/col-contact-information The City of Lawton, founded in 1901, is the largest of 10 cities and towns in Comanche County. It serves as county seat and is the sixth largest city in Oklahoma.