John Albers
John Albers (born August 18, 1972), is a Georgia State Senator serving the 56th District, which encompasses portions of Fulton, Cobb and Cherokee Counties.
John Albers | |
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 Serving Georgia's 56th Senate District | |
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 56th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Moody |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1972 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Kari Albers |
| Residence(s) | Roswell, Georgia |
| Alma mater | University of Louisville (BS) University of Georgia Harvard University |
| Occupation | Executive Business Owner |
| Website | www |
Early life and education
Senator Albers earned his bachelor of science degree in organizational leadership from the University of Louisville. Albers also graduated from the University of Georgia's Legislative Leadership Institute and the Cybersecurity program at Harvard University.
Senator Albers has long been an active member of his community. His affiliations include numerous boards of directors for business, civic and charitable organizations.
Senator Albers is a proud Republican Party member, RUMC Job Networking Industry Guide, Scout Leader, GA2A, NRA, Roswell Area Park (youth sports coach), Roswell Rotary, US Air Force Civil Air Patrol and the Roswell Sons of the American Legion.
Senator Albers is a fourth generation firefighter serving as a volunteer in Alpharetta and his sons continue the family legacy as 5th generation first responders. Senator Albers has been recognized by several organizations listed below.
2011 - Legislator of the Year, Georgia State Firefighters & Fire Chiefs Associations
2011 - Outstanding Contribution to Education Award, Fulton Science Academy
2013 - Legislator of the Year, Georgia State Firefighters & Fire Chiefs Associations
2013 - Outstanding Service Award, Warrior Service Center
2016 - Champion's Award, Professional Firefighters of Georgia
2016 - Legislative Award, Humane Society of America
2017 - Legislator of the Year, Georgia State Firefighters & Fire Chiefs Associations
2018 - Outstanding Service Award, Georgia Association of Police Chiefs
2018 - Champion Award, "NFIB" National Federation of Independent Business
2018 - Champion of Georgia's Cities Award, "GMA" Georgia Municipal Association
2020 - Legislative Services Award, "ACCG" Association County Commissioners of Georgia
2020 - Outstanding Service Award, Georgia Association of Police Chiefs
2020 - Champion Award, "NFIB" National Federation of Independent Business
2020 - Champion of Georgia's Cities Award, "GMA" Georgia Municipal Association
2021 - Champion of Children Award, Georgia Charter School Association
2021 - State Lawmaker of the Year Award, Georgia Credit Union Association
2022- State Legislator of the Month Award, American Legislative Exchange Council
Family
Senator John Albers and his wife, Kari of 29 years live in Roswell, GA. They have two sons and are members of Roswell United Methodist Church.
Political career
Albers was first elected to serve as senator for Georgia's 56th District in the 2010 general election. Albers won re-election in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018 & 2020. Senator Albers is a member of the National, State, and local Republican Parties.
In the legislature, Senator Albers serves in the leadership as the Chief Deputy Whip, chairman of the Senate Public Safety Committee, and vice chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.[1] He also sits on the Senate Education, Appropriations, and Regulated Industries, and Rules Committees.
See also
References
- Senator John Albers. senate.ga.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
External links
- Official site. senatoralbers.com. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
- Facebook. facebook.com. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
- Georgia State Senate page. senate.ga.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
