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]
Jay Neal | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – October 31, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Snow |
| Succeeded by | Steve Tarvin |
| Constituency | 1st district (2005–2013) 2nd district (2013) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Wilson Neal July 2, 1963 Oak Ridge, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Chickamauga, Georgia, U.S. |
Early life and education edit
Neal was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.[3] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emannuel Theological Seminary.[3]
Career edit
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 edit
Neal's wife is Gretchen Neal. They have two children.[3]
See also edit
- 148th Georgia General Assembly (2005-2006)
References edit
- ^ 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)
- ^ "Representative Jay Neal". www.house.ga.gov. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Jay Neal's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2006. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2008. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2010. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 002". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ "Jay Neal". georgia.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2021.