Glenn Poshard
Glendal William Poshard (born October 30, 1945) is an American educator and former politician who served as a Illinois State Senator and U.S. Congressman, serving five terms in Congress from 1989 to 1999.
Glenn Poshard | |
|---|---|
| President of Southern Illinois University | |
| In office January 1, 2006 – May 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | James Walker |
| Succeeded by | Randy Dunn |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois | |
| In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth Gray |
| Succeeded by | David Phelps |
| Constituency | 22nd district (1989–1993) 19th district (1993–1999) |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 59th district | |
| In office August 27, 1984 – January 3, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Gene Johns |
| Succeeded by | Jim Rea |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Glendal William Poshard October 30, 1945 Herald, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jo |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Southern Illinois University (BS, MS, PhD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1962–1965 |
| Unit | 1st Cavalry Division |
He was also a Illinois gubernatorial candidate, and president of the Southern Illinois University system.
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