David Jenkins (Georgia politician)

David Jenkins
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Preceded byBob Trammell
Constituency132nd district (2021–2023)
136th district (2023–present)
Personal details
Born
David Glenn Jenkins

(1971-03-07) March 7, 1971 (age 53)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCat Jenkins
EducationEmbry-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.

Education

In 2008, Jenkins earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.[1]

Career

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 [1], nicknamed the "Screaming Eagles" at Fort Campbell, KY as a Chinook Pilot. Jenkins is now a life-flight helicopter pilot.[1]

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.[2][3][4][1]

Personal life

Jenkins' wife is Catherine Jenkins. They live near Luthersville, on their farm, Jenkins Farms Meriwether County, Georgia.[2][1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "David Jenkins' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Campbell, Sarah Fay (November 6, 2020). "Jenkins flips HD 132 in close race". times-herald.com. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
  3. ^ Riggall, Hunter (November 4, 2020). "David Jenkins ousts Minority Leader Bob Trammell". lagrangenews.com. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
  4. ^ "Representative David Jenkins". legis.ga.gov. Retrieved March 2, 2021.