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Joe Pickens | |
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President of St. Johns River Community College | |
Assumed office November 1, 2008 | |
Preceded by | Robert L. McLendon Jr. |
Member of the FloridaHouseofRepresentatives from the 21st district | |
In office November 21,2000 –November 18,2008 | |
Preceded by | Kelley R. Smith [1] |
Succeeded by | Charles Van Zant [2] |
Personal details | |
Born | DeLand,Florida | November 5,1958
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Wofford College (BA) University of Florida (JD) |
Profession | Attorney |
Joe Hill Pickens (born November 5,1958) is an American politician,educator,and college administrator who currently serves as President of St. Johns River State College. He previously served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008,representing District 21.
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