City names new Public Works Director (ADA, OKLAHOMA/November 4, 2024) ? Branum Dempsey has been named the new Public Works Director for the City of Ada. Mr. Dempsey was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma and grew up in Stratford, where he graduated from high school and still resides today. He worked for the City of Ada in the Public Works Department for four years after high school, and then worked for Hallaman Excavation before starting his own construction company, Dempsey Construction in 2014. He joined the City of Ada as Public Works Director at the end of October 2024. Mr. Dempsey is married to Elizabeth and together they own Freeman?s Salon and Shop in Stratford. They have four children. Colton, who is an Ada Fire Fighter and Laken, who just finished four years in the Marines and is currently working for a house moving company. Tinley is a senior at Stratford, and Evynn is a 5th grader at Stratford. When he is not working, Dempsey enjoys fishing, hunting, camping, raising cattle, and spending time with his family. ?The City of Ada is a great organization, and I am very thankful for this opportunity,? stated Dempsey. ?I look forward to working with my fellow employees and continuing to move Ada forward.? For more information on the City of Ada, visit our website at www.adaok.com.