Elton Jerald Ogg

Background

Ogg,, Elton Jerald was born on August 25, 1955 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Elton Jerald Senior and Janett Northam Ogg.

Education

Juris Doctor, University Tennessee, 1978. MJ, Louisiana State University, 1987. Doctor of Philosophy, Southern Illinois University, 1994.

Career

Private practice law, Baton Rouge, 1983-1987. Assistant professor communications University Tennessee, Martin, 1987-1997, chairman department communications, 1997-2000, dean College Humanities and Fine Arts, 2000—2006, interim vice chancellor student affairs, since 2006. Professor Tennessee Governors School Humanities, 1991-2000, director, since 2000.

Reserve judge advisory United States Air Force Reserve, since 1983.

Achievements

• Bar: Tennessee 1979, Louisiana 1984.

Membership

President Parent-Teacher Organization, Martin, 1989—1990. Coach Martin Girls Softball Association, 1993—2001. Director Lifeline Blood Services, Weakley County, Tennessee, since 1993.

Interests

• Golf, softball, tennis, reading.

Connections

Married Mary Jane Nichols, December 28, 1973. Children: Jennifer Lauren, Jana Elizabeth.

Father:

Elton Jerald Senior

Mother:

Janett Northam Ogg,

Spouse:

Mary Jane Nichols

child:

Jana Elizabeth Ogg,

child:

Jennifer Lauren Ogg,