Jeffrey L. Barnhart (born March 5, 1956) was a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's Eighty-second House District, including constituents in Cabarrus County. A businessman, Barnhart served in the state's House of Representatives from 2001-2011.[1] He resigned September 30, 2011, to join the consulting firm McGuireWoods.[2]
Jeffrey L. Barnhart | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 82nd district | |
| In office 2001-2011 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Tallent |
| Succeeded by | Larry Pittman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 5, 1956 Waverly, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Concord, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | Southern Illinois University (BA) |
Personal life edit
Barnhart was born in Waverly, New York to Fred Harrison and Mildred Lorraine Sjostrom Barnhart. He and his wife Jody (Springston) have four children.[3][failed verification]
Education edit
Barnhart graduated from Waverly High School in 1974. He then attended Southern Illinois University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology in 1981.
Military service edit
Served in the United States Air Force from 1978-82.
Early Political career edit
- Cabarrus County Commissioner – 10 years
- Acting County Manager – Cabarrus County – 8 months
- Cabarrus Economic Development Board of Directors – 9 years
- Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County – 6 years
References edit
- ^ Chamber members state.nc.us [dead link]
- ^ Leslie, Laura (August 9, 2011). "Barnhart steps down to join consulting firm". WRAL website. WRAL TV. Retrieved October 27, 2011.
- ^ "Elected Official Detail Page". Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved January 8, 2011.