Background
Watts, J. C. was born on November 8, 1957 in Eufaula, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Julius Caesar and Helen Watts.
Watts, J. C. was born on November 8, 1957 in Eufaula, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Julius Caesar and Helen Watts.
Bachelor in Journalism, University Oklahoma, 1981.
Professional football player Ottawa Roughriders, 1981—1985, Toronto Argonauts, 1986. Owner, president Watts Energy Corporation, 1987—1989. Youth minister to associate pastor Sunnylane Southern Baptist Church, Del City, 1987-1994.
Member Oklahoma Corporation Commission, 1990—1995, chairman, 1992—1995. Member United States Congress from 4th Oklahoma District, 1995—2003, chairman House Republican Conference, 1999—2003, member armed services committee, member special oversight panel on terrorism. Chairman The Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption, 2003—2007.
Founder, chairman J.C. Watts Companies, Washington, since 2003. Founder Black Television News Channel, since 2009. Member National Drinking Water Advisory Council.
Member electricity committee National Association Regulatory Utility Commrs. Honorary co-chairman Republican National Convention, 2000.
Board of representative Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Oklahoma. Leader Orphan Foundation of America, Boy Scouts of America. Guest preacher; co-chair Coalition for Acuired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Relief in Africa.
Married Frankie Jones. Children: LaKesha, Jerrell, Jennifer, Julia, J.C.