Courtney Rogers
American politician
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Courtney Rogers[2] (born December 26, 1958, in Honolulu, Hawaii) is an American politician and a former Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 45 from 2013 until 2019.
Preceded byMany-Bears Grinder
Succeeded byTommy H. Baker
Preceded byDebra Maggart
Succeeded byJohnny Garrett
Courtney Rogers | |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Commissioner of Veterans Services | |
| In office January 19, 2019 – December 7, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Many-Bears Grinder |
| Succeeded by | Tommy H. Baker |
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 45th[1] district | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Debra Maggart |
| Succeeded by | Johnny Garrett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 26, 1958 |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California Central Michigan University |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
On December 27, 2018, Governor-elect Bill Lee announced his intention to name Rogers to his cabinet, as his Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services.[3] In December 2020, Rogers resigned the position as Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services.[4][5]
Education
Rogers earned her BS in international relations from University of Southern California and her MPA from Central Michigan University.
Elections
- 2012 Rogers challenged District 45 incumbent Representative Debra Maggart in the August 2, 2012, Republican Primary, winning with 4,646 votes (57.4%)[6] and won the November 6, 2012, General election with 19,972 votes (73.4%) against Democratic nominee Jeanette Jackson.[7]
Community involvement
Rogers is a colonel in the Tennessee State Guard.[8]
