Background
Whisnant, C. Gene was born on December 8, 1943 in Caroleen, North Carolina, United States. Son of Cleatus and Melba Jolly Whisnant.
military officer State Legislator
Whisnant, C. Gene was born on December 8, 1943 in Caroleen, North Carolina, United States. Son of Cleatus and Melba Jolly Whisnant.
Bachelor in Journalism, University North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Master of Science in International Affairs, University Arkansas.
With United States Air Force. Treasurer Deschutes County Republican Party, 1997—2000, chairman, since 2000. Member District 53 Oregon House of Representatives, since 2003, vice chair judiciary committee, member ways and means subcommittee on education.
Member Deschutes County Commission on Children & Families, since 1999.
Member Homeless Leadership Council, since 2000. Member of Sunriver Owners Association (board directors 1997—2000, vice president 2000), Military Officers Association American (legislation affairs committee chair), Rotary, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Married Josie Coffeey, April 24, 1986. 1 child Todd.