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U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe announces that Dan Hillenbrand will serve as his acting Chief of Staff, effective immediately.

Hillenbrand has served in various roles in Inhofe’s office beginning in 2013 as a Legislative Correspondent, continuing on as a Legislative Assistant, Policy Advisor and most recently as Legislative Director where he has served since 2020.

In a statement, Sen. Inhofe said:

“It is my privilege to announce Dan Hillenbrand as my Chief of Staff. Dan has been a trusted advisor for multiple years now, proving himself an asset from the beginning as a Legislative Correspondent all the way to his most recent role managing my policy team as my Legislative Director. While he grew up a military brat, Dan has come to know the Oklahoma way. He is determined, congenial and has a servant’s heart. I am confident he will continue to make me and Oklahoma proud in this new capacity. Dan, I look forward to working with you in this new role.”

This appointment comes after Inhofe announced his retirement last Friday and that he would be endorsing Luke Holland – a Bartlesville native and Inhofe’s former Chief of Staff – to take over his Senate seat. More on that story here.