| State house | North Carolina |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| District | 82nd |
| Term | 2001-2011 |
| Preceded | Tim Tallent |
| Succeeded | Larry Pittman |
| Party | Republican |
| Birth date | March 5, 1956 (age 70) |
| Birth place | Waverly, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Southern Illinois University (BA) |
Jeffrey L. Barnhart (born March 5, 1956) was a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's Eighty-second House District, including constituents in Cabarrus County. A businessman, Barnhart served in the state's House of Representatives from 2001 to 2011.[1] He resigned in 2011 to join the consulting firm McGuireWoods.[2]
Personal life
Barnhart was born in Waverly, New York to Fred Harrison and Mildred Lorraine Sjostrom Barnhart. He and his wife Jody (Springston) have four children.[3][failed verification]
Education
Barnhart graduated from Waverly High School in 1974. He then attended Southern Illinois University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology in 1981.
Military service
Barnhart served in the United States Air Force from 1978 to 1982.[citation needed]
Early Political career
- Cabarrus County Commissioner – 10 years
- Acting County Manager – Cabarrus County – 8 months
- Cabarrus Economic Development Board of Directors – 9 years
- Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County – 6 years
References
- ^ Chamber members state.nc.us Archived January 26, 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Leslie, Laura (9 August 2011). "Barnhart steps down to join consulting firm". WRAL website. WRAL TV. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "Elected Official Detail Page". Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2011-01-08.