Seth Merrill Hammett | |
|---|---|
| 64th Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1999 – November 3, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | James S. Clark |
| Succeeded by | Mike Hubbard |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 92nd district | |
| In office 1979–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Jackson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 24, 1946 Andalusia, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Nancy |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Andalusia, Alabama, U.S. |
| Website | House Profile |
Seth Merrill Hammett (born June 24, 1946) is an American educator, politician, and economic development professional who was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1979 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives from 2001 to 2010.
Hammett did not seek reelection in 2010.[1] Following his retirement, Hammett was selected by Republican Governor Robert Bentley to serve as director of the Alabama Development Office, now known as the Alabama Department of Commerce. Hammett later served as Governor Bentley's chief of staff from 2014 to 2015.[2]
As of 2018, Hammett is vice president of business development for PowerSouth Energy Cooperative and chairman of the Energy Institute of Alabama.