Ken Givens
Ken Givens (born October 10, 1947) is a Tennessee politician from Rogersville, Tennessee. From 1988-2002, Givens was a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing the Ninth State House District. In 2003, he was appointed by Governor Phil Bredesen to be the 34th Commissioner of Agriculture of Tennessee, a Cabinet-level position in the gubernatorial administration responsible for overseeing the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
Ken Givens | |
|---|---|
| 34th Commissioner of Agriculture of Tennessee | |
| In office January 18, 2003 – January 15, 2011 | |
| Governor | Phil Bredesen |
| Preceded by | John W. Rose |
| Succeeded by | Julius Thomas Johnson |
| Tennessee Representative for the Ninth State House District | |
| In office January 1989 – May 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Hurley |
| Succeeded by | Mike Harrison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1947 Rogersville, Tennessee, USA |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | East Tennessee State University |
| Profession | Farmer, real estate |
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