Name: Nicholas “Nick” Payne
Birthdate: March 28, 1981
Birthplace: Ponca City, OK
Length of time in Tonkawa or Kay County: Sixteen years living in Tonkawa. Born and raised in Kay County
Height: 6-0
Occupation: Tonkawa Police Department - Chief of Police
Marital Status: Married
Children: Three
Grandchildren: None
Political Affiliation: Republican
Favorite Off-Hours Pastime: Watching movies, guitar, shooting range, and playing with family
Favorite Dinner: Steak
Favorite Local Restaurant: All of them
My Proudest Moment: My oldest daughter’s graduation from Tonkawa High School
The dumbest thing I ever did was: Take time for granted or Attempt to argue with my wife
My greatest accomplishment: My appointment to Chief of Police
Last Book Read: “The Warrior Ethos” by Steven Pressfield
Favorite Music: Rock
Favorite Sport: Boxing
Favorite TV Show: “Entourage”
Favorite Movie: “Forrest Gump”
Pet Peeve: Stupidity
Personal Hero: First Answer... My Mother...Close Second ...Lt. Gen. Lewis “Chesty” Puller, USMC.
If a movie were ever made of my life, I would want (whom) to play me: Tom Hanks
If I had one wish, it would be: That my family grows to live during healthy & prosperous lives to which they are happy
If I won $10 million, I would: Help as many people as I could with it, first. I would secure my family’s future. I would offer personal and meaningful blessings to those in need.
If I could have another job, I would like to be: Lawyer
Favorite weekend getaway: The confines of my home - RELAXING
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere our Cruise Ship pulls into port
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