John G. Morgan (born January 4, 1952) is an American politician who served as the 33rd Comptroller of the Treasury of Tennessee from 1999 to 2008.
John G. Morgan | |
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7th Chancellor of the Tennessee Board of Regents | |
In office October 2010 – January 2016 | |
Preceded by | Dr. Charles Manning |
Succeeded by | David Gregory |
33rd Comptroller of the Treasury of Tennessee | |
In office January 1999 – January 2008 | |
Governor | |
Preceded by | William R. Snodgrass |
Succeeded by | Justin P. Wilson |
Personal details | |
Born | Nashville, Tennessee | January 4, 1952
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Donna A. Morgan |
Children | 2 sons |
Alma mater | Austin Peay State University (BS) |
Early years
editMorgan was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and attended college at Austin Peay State University.[1]
Career
editPolitics
editIn January 1999, the Tennessee General Assembly elected Morgan to be the state's 33rd Comptroller of the Treasury.[1]
In January 2009, Morgan was appointed as Deputy to Governor Phil Bredesen.[2]
In October 2010, the Tennessee Board of Regents selected Morgan as Chancellor.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Darnell, Riley. 2007-2008 Tennessee Blue Book (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. p. 95. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ Hargett, Tre. 2009-2010 Tennessee Blue Book (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. p. 136. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ Senate Joint Resolution No. 574 (PDF). Tennessee General Assembly. 28 March 2016. p. 2.