Shawn McPherson (born July 5, 1965)[1] is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 22nd district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 1, 2021.

Shawn McPherson
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 22nd district
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byWilson Stone
Personal details
Born (1965-07-05) July 5, 1965 (age 58)
Tompkinsville, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSusan
Children4
EducationWestern Kentucky University (BS, MS)

Early life and education edit

McPherson was born in Tompkinsville, Kentucky in 1965. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business from Western Kentucky University in 1987 and a Master of Science in animal nutrition from WKU in 1991.[2]

Career edit

From 1989 to 1995, McPherson served as an appraiser for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. He also worked for the Kentucky Highway Department. In 1995, he founded McPherson Appraisal Service. He has also worked as the CEO of Highland Ridge Assisted Living, CFO of Companion Care Services, and CFO of Palmer Place Assisted Living. McPherson was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 1, 2021.[3][4]

Personal life edit

McPherson and his wife, Susan, have four children. He is a member of the Scottsville Church of Christ.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ "Representative Shawn McPherson (R)". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  2. ^ "Shawn McPherson's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  3. ^ "Shawn McPherson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  4. ^ Brandon Jarrett. "Shawn McPherson sworn in as State Rep. for 22nd District". www.wbko.com. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  5. ^ "Shawn McPherson". Bowling Green Daily News. Retrieved 2022-02-04.