Amos Amerson Explained

Amos Amerson
State House:Georgia
District:7th
Term Start:January 8, 2001
Term End:January 13, 2003
Predecessor:Ben Whitaker
Successor:Benjamin Bridges
State House1:Georgia
District1:9th
Term Start1:January 13, 2003
Term End1:January 14, 2013
Predecessor1:Benjamin Bridges
Successor1:Kevin Tanner
Birth Date:30 January 1935
Birth Place:Washington County, Georgia
Spouse:Anne Amerson
Children:3
Residence:Dahlonega, Georgia
Party:Republican
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.

Early life

On January 30, 1935, Amerson was born in Washington County, Georgia.

Education

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.

Career

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

Amerson's wife is Anne Amerson. They have three children. Amerson and his family live in Dahlonega, Georgia.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Representative Amos Amerson . House.ga.gov . 2020-02-05.
  2. Web site: House Rep. Amerson plans to retire at end of this year . Gainesvilletimes.com . 2012-03-07 . 2020-02-05.
  3. Web site: Amos Amerson's Biography . . March 16, 2021.