William L. Jenkins

Background

Jenkins, William L. was born in Rogersville, Tennessee, United States.

Career

Farmer,, Rogersville attorney, Rogersville circuit court judge 3d judicial district, State of Tennessee, 1990-1996; member, 105th Congress from 1st Tennessee District, Washington, since 1997. Former director Home Federal Savings and Loan, Tennessee.

Achievements

• William L. Jenkins has been listed as a noteworthy Congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Tennessee Valley Authority, 1972-1978. Member Tennessee House of Representatives, 1963-1970, speaker of House, 1968-1970. Commissioner Tennessee Department Conservation.

Policy advisor energy and legislation issues to governor State of Tennessee. Chairman Tennessee Heart Association, Cancer Crusade. Member Hawkins County Farm Bureau, American Legion, Masons.

Interests

• Avocations: hunting, fishing.