Jeffrey L. Barnhart
American politician
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Jeffrey L. Barnhart (born March 5, 1956) was a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's Eighty-second House District, including constituents in Cabarrus County. A businessman, Barnhart served in the state's House of Representatives from 2001 to 2011.[1] He resigned in 2011 to join the consulting firm McGuireWoods.[2]
Jeffrey L. Barnhart | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 82nd district | |
| In office 2001-2011 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Tallent |
| Succeeded by | Larry Pittman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 5, 1956 Waverly, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Southern Illinois University (BA) |
Personal life
Barnhart was born in Waverly, New York to Fred Harrison and Mildred Lorraine Sjostrom Barnhart. He and his wife Jody (Springston) have four children.[3][failed verification]
Education
Barnhart graduated from Waverly High School in 1974. He then attended Southern Illinois University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology in 1981.
Military service
Barnhart served in the United States Air Force from 1978 to 1982.[citation needed]
Early Political career
- Cabarrus County Commissioner – 10 years
- Acting County Manager – Cabarrus County – 8 months
- Cabarrus Economic Development Board of Directors – 9 years
- Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County – 6 years