Jay Neal

Jay Neal
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
In office
January 10, 2005 – October 31, 2013
Preceded byMike Snow
Succeeded bySteve Tarvin
Constituency1st district (2005–2013)
2nd district (2013)
Personal details
Born
James Wilson Neal

(1963-07-02) July 2, 1963 (age 61)
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Chickamauga, Georgia, U.S.

James Wilson Neal (born July 2, 1963) is an American member businessman, politician, and former pastor who served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. He represented the 1st and 2nd House District from 2005 through 2013.[1][2]

Early life and education

Neal was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.[3] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emannuel Theological Seminary.[3]

Career

In 1989, Neal was a pastor of Gordon Lake Wesleyan Church until 2009. Neal was also a realtor.[3]

On November 2, 2004, Neal was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives for District 1.[4] On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Neal won the election and continued serving District 1.[5] On November 4, 2008, as an incumbent, Neal won the election and continued serving District 1.[6] On November 2, 2010, as an incumbent, Neal won the election and continued serving District 1.[7]

On November 6, 2012, Neal won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 2.[8]

In November 2013, Neal resigned from the Georgia House of Representatives to accept an appointment by Georgia governor Nathan Deal to be executive director of the state's Office of Transition.[1]

In November 2016, Neal was appointed by Georgia governor to be the executive director for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.[9]

Personal life

Neal's wife is Gretchen Neal. They have two children.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Georgia Rep. Jay Neal to resign to take state corrections post". timesfreepress.com. November 1, 2013. Retrieved April 25, 2021.(Required paid registration)
  2. ^ "Representative Jay Neal". www.house.ga.gov. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d "Jay Neal's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  4. ^ "GA State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  5. ^ "GA State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2006. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  6. ^ "GA State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2008. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  7. ^ "GA State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2010. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  8. ^ "GA State House 002". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  9. ^ "Jay Neal". georgia.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2021.