John G. Morgan

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John G. Morgan
7th Chancellor of the Tennessee Board of Regents
In office
October 2010 January 2016
Preceded by William R. Snodgrass
Succeeded by Justin P. Wilson
Personal details
Born (1952-01-04) January 4, 1952 (age 71)
Nashville, Tennessee
Political party Democratic
SpouseDonna A. Morgan
Children2 sons
Alma mater Austin Peay State University (BS)

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.

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Early years

Morgan was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and attended college at Austin Peay State University. [1]

Career

Politics

In 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]

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References

  1. 1 2 Darnell, Riley. 2007-2008 Tennessee Blue Book (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. p. 95. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  2. Hargett, Tre. 2009-2010 Tennessee Blue Book (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. p. 136. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  3. "Senate Joint Resolution No. 574". Act of 28 March 2016 (PDF). Tennessee General Assembly. p. 2.
Political offices
Preceded by Comptroller of the Treasury of Tennessee
1999—2008
Succeeded by