Background
Padgett, Ernie was born on December 3, 1947 in Marianna, Florida, United States. Son of Ernest L. and Lessie Mae (Smith) Padgett.
Padgett, Ernie was born on December 3, 1947 in Marianna, Florida, United States. Son of Ernest L. and Lessie Mae (Smith) Padgett.
Associate of Arts, St. Petersburg (Florida) Junior College, 1972. Bachelor of Science, Florida State University, 1978. Master of Public Administration, Florida State University, 1986.
Electronic technician St. Petersburg Times, 1970-1976. Correctional officer Florida Department Corrections, Sneads, 1976-1980. Commissioner County of Jackson, Marianna, 1980-1984.
Executive director Apalachee Regional Planning Council, Blountstown, Florida, 1984-1985. Director Institute Government Chiploa Junior College, Marianna, 1985-1986. Administrator Jackson County, 1987-1990.
Country administrator Santa Rosa, since 1990. Adjunct instructor criminal justice Chipola Junior College, Marianna, 1981-1987.
Member Democratic Executive Committee, Jackson County, Florida, 1980-1984, 89—. Board directors Habitat for Humanity, Jackson County, since 1988. Member City and County Managers Association, Lions.
(board directors Marianna chapter).
Married Linda Jane Eshbaugh, July 28, 1964. Children: Paul, Linnette, Stephen.