Perry Hand
American politician
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Perry A. Hand was appointed Alabama's 47th Secretary of State in November 1989 and served from 1989 to January 1991.[1] He attempted to run for a full term in 1990, but lost to Billy Joe Camp by over 115,000 votes.[2] He also served as Alabama Highway Director from 1991 to 1993 and served for two terms in the Alabama State Senate, representing the 32nd district.[3]
Perry Hand | |
|---|---|
| 47th Secretary of State of Alabama | |
| In office 1989–1991 | |
| Governor | H. Guy Hunt |
| Preceded by | Fred Crawford |
| Succeeded by | Billy Joe Camp |
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 32nd district | |
| In office 1983–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Jerry Boyington |
| Succeeded by | Albert Lipscomb |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Auburn University (BS) |
Currently, Hand is Chairman and CEO of Volkert, Inc., a privately held consulting firm based in Mobile, Alabama. The company offers engineering, environmental consulting, program management, and construction services.[4]
Hand is an alumnus of the Auburn University where he graduated in 1969 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering.
