In November, 2006, Jack was elected to the Tennessee General Assembly as State Senator representing the 23rd District which includes Williamson and south Davidson Counties.  He and his wife Deanna have three children and live in College Grove, TN.  They attend Gracepointe Church.

After growing up in a small town in Texas, Jack Attended Texas State University where he graduated with a B.S. degree in education with an emphasis on political science.  Shortly after graduation he moved to middle Tennessee for an opportunity to work for Third National Bank (now SunTrust.)  In March of 2005 he moved to Pinnacle Financial Partners where he works in the asset management division.

Jack and his future wife Deanna met at a Young Republican function in 1992 and were married in 1996.  Deanna is an attorney and practices part-time from home. 

In his free time, Jack enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and flying.


Professional:

• Sr. Vice President and Financial Advisor with Pinnacle Financial Partners

Public Office:

• Senate member of the 105th General Assembly
• Assistant Floor Leader, Republican Caucus
• Member, Senate Commerce Committee
• Member, Senate Government Operations Committee
• Member, Senate General Welfare and Human Resources Committee
• Chair, Joint State & Local subcommittee of Government Operations
• Vice Chair, Joint Education subcommittee of Government Operations
• Member, Joint Select Oversight Committee on Corrections
• Member, Charitable Gaming Oversight Committee
• Member, Study Commission on Methods of Restraint for Special Education Students

Political Involvement:

• Member, Williamson County Republican Party
• Member, Davidson Country Republican Party
• Banking Coalition for Congressman Marsha Blackburn
• 2006 Delegate to Southern Republican Leadership Conference
• 2004 District Chairman, Bush/Cheney
• 2002 Regional Chairman, Van Hilleary for Governor (Williamson and Davidson Counties)
• 2000 County Chairman, Bill Frist for Senate
• 1998 Volunteer, Ed Bryant for Congress, Van Hilleary for Congress
• 1996 Volunteer, Fred Thompson for Senate
• 1994 Volunteer, Bill Frist for Senate, Fred Thompson for Senate
• 1992 Volunteer, Bush/Quayle

Community Involvement:

• Member, Gracepointe Church
• Member, Williamson County-Franklin Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Springhill Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Brentwood-Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce
• Advisory Board Member, Williamson County Child Advocacy Center
• Advisory Board Member, Monroe Harding Children’s Home
  
• Board Member, Williamson County Fair
  
• Member, National Rifle Association
  
• Member, AOPA