Sam McKenzie

Sam McKenzie
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 15th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 12, 2021
Preceded byRick Staples
Personal details
Born (1965-10-26) October 26, 1965 (age 59)
Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
RelationsRaleigh McKenzie (brother)
Reggie McKenzie (brother)
Kahlil McKenzie (nephew)
Children3 (3 stepchildren)
EducationFisk University (BS)
University of Memphis (MS)

Sam McKenzie (born October 26, 1965) is an American politician serving as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 15th district. He assumed office on January 12, 2021.

Early life and education

McKenzie was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. After graduating from Austin-East High School earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Fisk University and a Master of Science in physics from the University of Memphis.[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, McKenzie worked as a scientist at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he managed maintenance on the Spallation Neutron Source.[2] He was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives on November 3, 2020, succeeding incumbent Democrat Rick Staples.[3][4]

Personal life

McKenzie has older twin brothers, Raleigh McKenzie and Reggie McKenzie, who both played in the NFL.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Representative Sam McKenzie". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  2. ^ "Knox commissioner, SNS manager to speak at MLK Breakfast in Atomic City". Oak Ridge Today. 2015-01-05. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  3. ^ "Sam McKenzie wins State House District 15, unseating incumbent Rep. Staples". WATE 6 On Your Side. 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  4. ^ "Sam McKenzie". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  5. ^ Constantine, Mary. "Sam McKenzie Jr. remembered as beloved father and public service professional". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved 2021-05-09.