John E. Thrasher
John E. Thrasher (born December 18, 1943) is a former state legislator, businessman, lawyer and lobbyist who served as the 15th President of Florida State University. He was approved by the Florida Board of Governors on November 6, 2014 and took office on November 10, 2014. On September 11, 2020, Thrasher and the university board of trustees announced his retirement in a joint statement. In May 2021, Richard McCullough was chosen by Florida State University’s Board of Trustees to succeed Thrasher.
John Thrasher | |
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| 15th President of Florida State University | |
| In office November 10, 2014 – August 15, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Eric J. Barron |
| Succeeded by | Richard McCullough |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office November 2012 – November 7, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Montford |
| Succeeded by | Travis Hutson |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office October 7, 2009 – November 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Jim King |
| Succeeded by | Dorothy Hukill |
| Chair of the Republican Party of Florida | |
| In office February 2010 – January 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Greer |
| Succeeded by | David Bitner |
| 90th Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office November 17, 1998 – November 21, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Webster |
| Succeeded by | Tom Feeney |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
| In office 1992–2000 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph "Joe" Arnall |
| Succeeded by | Dick Kravitz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 18, 1943 Columbia, South Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jean Thrasher |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Florida State University (BS, JD) |
| Profession | University President Politician Attorney Lobbyist |
| Awards | Bronze Star (2) Army Commendation Medal National Defense Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal Vietnam Campaign Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1966–1970 (Active) |
| Rank | Captain |
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