JJ Francais
JJ FRANCAIS
Industry Experience: 18
Tenure with Hilliary: 9
As Assistant Vice President of External Affairs, JJ Francais serves as Executive Editor/Associate Publisher for Hilliary Media Group and its flagship daily newspaper The Lawton Constitution.
As executive editor, JJ oversees the editorial and business operations of The Lawton Constitution and affiliated newspapers.
Prior to joining Hilliary, JJ worked in both the commercial and nonprofit sectors, allowing him to foster a strong aptitude for community relations and project management. His previous positions include Community News Editor of a weekly newspaper and various roles in nonprofit ventures.
In 2021, JJ was elected Mayor of Elgin, Oklahoma. In 2022, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt appointed JJ to the Board of Regents for the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, his alma mater.