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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]McKenzie has older twin brothers, Raleigh McKenzie and Reggie McKenzie, who both played in the NFL.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- 1965 births
- Living people
- Politicians from Knoxville, Tennessee
- Fisk University alumni
- University of Memphis alumni
- Democratic Party members of the Tennessee House of Representatives
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory people
- African-American state legislators in Tennessee
- 21st-century African-American politicians
- 20th-century African-American politicians