Fred Shanks
American politician
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Fred D. Shanks (born December 26, 1977)[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 60th district. He assumed office on March 19, 2018.
Fred Shanks | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 60th district | |
| Assumed office March 19, 2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 26, 1977 Flowood, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Parent | Doug Shanks (father) |
Early life and education
Shanks was born in Flowood, Mississippi He was the son of Jackson Republican mayoral candidate and college baseball coach Doug Shanks (1946-2023).[2] He graduated from University Christian School (now Hartfield Academy). He also attended Hinds Community College and Mississippi State University.[3]
Career
Shanks previously worked at Brandon Discount Drugs. He later served as a reserve police officer for Brandon, Mississippi and as a member of the Brandon Board of Aldermen. He was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in March 2018. He serves as chair of the House Constitution Committee.[4][5]
