Jack Quinn (politician)
John Francis "Jack" Quinn Jr. (born April 13, 1951) is a former President of Erie Community College (ECC), and a former politician from the State of New York. He was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2005. Quinn's political views are moderate-conservative to conservative, and his voting record reflects centrist leanings. While in Congress, Quinn was active in numerous committees, subcommittees, and caucuses as chair or member. Prior to becoming a congressional representative, Quinn taught in Orchard Park, New York; worked at a steel plant; and was active in the Hamburg Town Council, as well as being the town's supervisor. After leaving Congress and prior to taking the top leadership post at ECC, Quinn was also president of a lobbying firm in Washington, D.C. Quinn has two adult children, including his son, former New York State Assembly Member Jack Quinn III; and his daughter, Kara Elizabeth. He currently resides in Hamburg with his wife, Mary Beth.
Jack Quinn | |
|---|---|
| 10th President of Erie Community College | |
| In office April 2008 – July 2017 | |
| Preceded by | William D. Reuter (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Dan Hocoy |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Louise Slaughter (redistricted) |
| Succeeded by | Brian Higgins |
| Constituency | 30th district (1993–2003) 27th district (2003–05) |
| Town Supervisor of Hamburg | |
| In office 1984–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Barbara C. Wicks |
| Succeeded by | John Michalek |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 13, 1951 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Beth McAndrews |
| Children | Jack III, Kara Elizabeth |
| Residence(s) | Hamburg, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Siena College State University of New York at Buffalo |