Jay Neal
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2nd district (2013)
July 2, 1963
Jay Neal | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – October 31, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Snow |
| Succeeded by | Steve Tarvin |
| Constituency | 1st district (2005–2013) 2nd district (2013) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Wilson Neal July 2, 1963 Oak Ridge, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
James Wilson Neal (born July 2, 1963) is an American member businessman, politician, and former pastor who served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. He represented the 1st and 2nd House District from 2005 through 2013.[1][2]
Neal was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.[3] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emannuel Theological Seminary.[3]
Career
In 1989, Neal was a pastor of Gordon Lake Wesleyan Church until 2009. Neal was also a realtor.[3]
On November 2, 2004, Neal was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives for District 1.[4] On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Neal won the election and continued serving District 1.[5] On November 4, 2008, as an incumbent, Neal won the election and continued serving District 1.[6] On November 2, 2010, as an incumbent, Neal won the election and continued serving District 1.[7]
On November 6, 2012, Neal won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 2.[8]
In November 2013, Neal resigned from the Georgia House of Representatives to accept an appointment by Georgia governor Nathan Deal to be executive director of the state's Office of Transition.[1]
In November 2016, Neal was appointed by Georgia governor to be the executive director for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.[9]
Personal life
Neal's wife is Gretchen Neal. They have two children.[3]