Lt. Gov. Chris Anoatubby

The Honorable Chris Anoatubby is the Lieutenant Governor of the Chickasaw Nation. He has served the Chickasaw Nation for more than 20 years. He has a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, a Master of Business Administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and is a registered Doctor of Pharmacy. Lt. Governor Anoatubby began his career in 1997 as a staff pharmacist with the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health and was named inpatient pharmacy supervisor a year later. In 2001, he was named Chief of Pharmacy Services, and in 2010 was promoted to Chief Medical Solutions Officer of the Chickasaw Nation and president of the tribe’s Sovereign Medical Solutions. While working as Chief of Pharmacy Services, he was named Outstanding Young Pharmacist of the Year by the Oklahoma City Indian Health Service for his implementation of innovative programs, exceptional leadership skills and development of mentor programs. To improve the Chickasaw Nation’s health system, Lt. Governor Anoatubby led the implementation of numerous initiatives designed to increase functionality, accuracy and efficiency. He was also instrumental in the creation of the state-of-the-art automated pharmacy refill center in Ada, which opened in 2007. Lt. Governor Anoatubby is committed to serving the Chickasaw Nation and is focused on the mission to “enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.”  He is dedicated to the core values of the Chickasaw Nation which guide him in his roles and responsibilities as a tribal leader. He is committed to the welfare, success and progress of the Chickasaw Nation and its citizens and will work for the benefit of future generations of Chickasaws.