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.[1][2] 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 | 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 edit
On January 30, 1935, Amerson was born in Washington County, Georgia.[3]
Education edit
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.[3]
Career edit
In 1956, Amerson served in the United States Army and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1978.[3]
In 1978, Amerson was a Lieutenant/Analysis in the United States Department of Energy, until 1979.[3]
In 1982, Amerson became an Associate Professor at North Georgia College and State University until 1998.[3]
Amerson was a staff in Joint Chiefs of Staff's Joint Strategic Targeting Planning organization. Amerson was a Chief of the Strategic Analysis Section.[3]
Personal life edit
Amerson's wife is Anne Amerson. They have three children. Amerson and his family live in Dahlonega, Georgia.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Representative Amos Amerson". House.ga.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
- ^ "House Rep. Amerson plans to retire at end of this year". Gainesvilletimes.com. 2012-03-07. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Amos Amerson's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 16, 2021.