David Jenkins | |
Office: | Member of the Georgia House of Representatives |
Term Start: | January 11, 2021 |
Predecessor: | Bob Trammell |
Constituency: | 132nd district (2021–2023) 136th district (2023–present) |
Birth Name: | David Glenn Jenkins |
Birth Date: | 7 March 1971 |
Party: | Republican |
Spouse: | Cat Jenkins |
Education: | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (BS) |
David Glenn Jenkins (born March 7, 1971) is an American politician, a helicopter pilot, and former police officer from Georgia. Jenkins is a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 132.
In 2008, Jenkins earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
Jenkins is a former Clayton County police officer. In early 2000 Jenkins started training to become a helicopter pilot in the United States Army. He graduated from Warrant Officer School and went on to serve with the 101st Airborne Division https://home.army.mil/campbell/index.php/units/history, nicknamed the "Screaming Eagles" at Fort Campbell, KY as a Chinook Pilot. Jenkins is now a life-flight helicopter pilot.
On November 3, 2020, Jenkins won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 132. Jenkins defeated the Georgia Minority House Leader Bob Trammell.[1] [2] [3] [4]
Jenkins' wife is Catherine Jenkins. They live near Luthersville, on their farm, Jenkins Farms Meriwether County, Georgia.[1] [4]