Amos Amerson

Amos Amerson (born January 30, 1935) is an American military personnel, educator, and former politician from Georgia. Amerson was a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013. He served the 9th District.

Amos Amerson
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 7th district
In office January 8, 2001 – January 13, 2003
Preceded by	Ben Whitaker
Succeeded by	Benjamin Bridges
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 9th district
In office January 13, 2003 – January 14, 2013
Preceded by	Benjamin Bridges
Succeeded by	Kevin Tanner
Personal details
Born	(1935-01-30) January 30, 1935 Washington County, Georgia
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Anne Amerson
Children	3
Residence	Dahlonega, Georgia
Occupation	U.S. military personnel, educator, politician

Early life

On January 30, 1935, Amerson was born in Washington County, Georgia.

Education

In 1956, Amerson earned a Bachelor of Science degree from North Georgia College. In 1964, Amerson earned a Bachelor of Science degree from United States Naval Post Graduate School. In 1972, Amerson earned an MBA in Quantitative Methods from University of Hawaii. In 1993, Amerson earned a PhD in Economics/Statistics from American University in London.

Career

In 1956, Amerson served in the United States Army and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1978.

In 1978, Amerson was a Lieutenant/Analysis in the United States Department of Energy, until 1979.

In 1982, Amerson became an Associate Professor at North Georgia College and State University until 1998.

Amerson was a staff in Joint Chiefs of Staff's Joint Strategic Targeting Planning organization. Amerson was a Chief of the Strategic Analysis Section.

Personal life

Amerson's wife is Anne Amerson. They have three children. Amerson and his family live in Dahlonega, Georgia.

See also

• 146th Georgia General Assembly