Background
Steer, John Richard was born on September 9, 1949 in Greenwood, South Carolina. Son of Robert Lindley and Evelyn Steer.
Steer, John Richard was born on September 9, 1949 in Greenwood, South Carolina. Son of Robert Lindley and Evelyn Steer.
Bachelor of Science, Clemson U., 1971; Master of Science, Clemson U., 1975; Juris Doctor, University of Southern California, 1978.
Instructor, regional specialist, Clemson (South Carolina.) U. Extension Svc., 1973; legislation assistant, United States Senator Strom Thurmond, Washington, 1974-1976; state office staff assistant, United States Senator Strom Thurmond, Columbia, South Carolina., 1976-1979; legislation director, United States Senator Strom Thurmond, Washington, 1979-1985; administrative assistant, United States Senator Strom Thurmond, Washington, 1985-1986; chief deputy general counsel, United States Sentencing Commission, Washington, 1986-1987; general counsel, United States Sentencing Commission, Washington, since 1987.
Active South Carolina. State Society, Washington, Springfield (Virginia) United Methodist Church. Member Federal Bar Association, Federalist Society.
Married Mary-Lynne Server, July 29, 1979. Children: Meredith, John R. Derrison.