Amos Amerson | |
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Member of the GeorgiaHouseofRepresentatives from the 7th district | |
In office January 8, 2001 –January 13, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Ben Whitaker |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Bridges |
Member of the GeorgiaHouseofRepresentatives from the 9th district | |
In office January 13,2003 –January 14,2013 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Bridges |
Succeeded by | Kevin Tanner |
Personal details | |
Born | Washington County,Georgia | January 30,1935
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Anne Amerson |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Dahlonega,Georgia |
Occupation | U.S. military personnel,educator,politician |
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.
On January 30,1935,Amerson was born in Washington County,Georgia. [3]
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]
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]
Amerson's wife is Anne Amerson. They have three children. Amerson and his family live in Dahlonega,Georgia. [3]
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