Meet Jimmy
Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Jimmy is the product of Oklahoma City Public Schools.
He played NCAA Division 1 basketball at Grambling State University in 1998. He continued and finished his basketball career at Oklahoma City University. Jimmy has always believed that education is the key to opening doors of opportunity. He excelled at the collegiate level academically by earning his Bachelor’s degree in Finance and his Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA); both from Oklahoma City University.
Jimmy has been a college professor for 16 years, in which he teaches economics and finance courses. Lawson was named Professor of the Year in 2013 at University of Phoenix and Adjunct Professor of the Year for the School of Business at Rose State College in 2019; So, he understands first-hand the importance of a functional educational system; and he is going to be a voice for all teachers and educators in Oklahoma.
The game of basketball gave Jimmy a competitive spirit and tireless work ethic. Jimmy’s desire for servanthood and love for others stemmed from his parents; as his father was a Pastor and community leader. He has been a voice for criminal justice reform, homelessness reform, and educational reform just to name a few.
He will take this same pedigree and unlimited energy and fight for all of the causes his constituents care about in HD83.
Jimmy is a transformational leader that projects high energy and a delivery style that has impacted thousands of lives as a motivational speaker in Oklahoma. His actions have proven that he has a true passion for helping mankind; and he will do the same as your representative of HD83.
Jimmy and his wife Tamara have been married for 20 years. They have three beautiful daughters; ages 23, 18, and 16.