Joe Pickens Explained

Joe Pickens
President of St. Johns River Community College
Term Start:November 1, 2008
Predecessor:Robert L. McLendon Jr.
State House1:Florida
State1:Florida
District1:21st
Term Start1:November 21, 2000
Term End1:November 18, 2008
Preceded1:Kelley R. Smith[1]
Succeeded1:Charles Van Zant[2]
Birth Date:5 November 1958
Birth Place:DeLand, Florida
Alma Mater:Wofford College (BA)
University of Florida (JD)
Profession:Attorney
Party:Republican

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.

Pickens was born in DeLand, Florida. He received his bachelor's degree from Wofford College, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. He has three children. He was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2000. During his tenure he served as Chairman of the Schools and Learning Council and Education Appropriations Committee, among others. He was appointed by Governor Crist to represent Florida on the Southern Regional Education Board. After leaving office he was named President of St. Johns River Community College, now St. Johns River State College, on November 1, 2008, taking over for Robert L. McLendon, Jr.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Our Campaigns - FL State House 021 Race - Nov 07, 2000.
  2. Web site: Our Campaigns - FL State House 021 Race - Nov 07, 2006.