Sam McKenzie
Sam McKenzie | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Rick Staples |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 26, 1965 Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relations | Raleigh McKenzie (brother) Reggie McKenzie (brother) Kahlil McKenzie (nephew) |
| Children | 3 (3 stepchildren) |
| Education | Fisk 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,
NFL.[5]
References
- ^ "Representative Sam McKenzie". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ^ "Knox commissioner, SNS manager to speak at MLK Breakfast in Atomic City". Oak Ridge Today. 2015-01-05. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ^ "Sam McKenzie wins State House District 15, unseating incumbent Rep. Staples". WATE 6 On Your Side. 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ^ "Sam McKenzie". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ^ Constantine, Mary. "Sam McKenzie Jr. remembered as beloved father and public service professional". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved 2021-05-09.