Background

Gordon, Bart was born on January 24, 1949 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. Son of Robert Jennings and Margaret Louise (Barton) Gordon.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honors, Middle Tennessee State University, 1971. Juris Doctor, University Tennessee, Knoxville, 1973.

Career

Private practice attorney, Murfreesboro, 1974—1983. Member United States Congress from 6th Tennessee District, Washington, 1985—2011, United States House Banking, Finance & Urban Affairs, Washington, 1985—1987, United States House Energy & Commerce Committee, Washington, 1985—2011, United States House Permanent Select Committee on Aging, Washington, 1985—1987, United States House Science & Technology Committee, Washington, 1985—1987, 1997—2011, ranking member, 2005—2007, chairman, 2007—2011. Member United States House Rules Committee, 1987—1995, United States House Budget Committee, Washington, 1993—1995.

Partner K&L Gates LLP, since 2011. Served in United States Army Reserve, 1971-1972.

Achievements

• Baronet Gordon has been listed as a reputable representative, lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Executive director Tennessee Democratic Party, 1979, chairman, 1981—1983. Board directors Middle Tennessee State University Found, Rutherford County United Givers Fund.

Connections

Married Leslie Peyton, 1988. 1 child Peyton Margaret.

Father:

Robert Jennings Gordon

Mother:

Margaret Louise (Barton) Gordon

Spouse:

Leslie Peyton

child:

Peyton Margaret Gordon