Jo Bonner | |
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| 4th President of the University of South Alabama | |
| Assumed office December 2, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Waldrop |
| Chief of Staff to the Governor of Alabama | |
| In office January 20, 2019 – December 2, 2021 | |
| Governor | Kay Ivey |
| Preceded by | Steve Pelham |
| Succeeded by | Liz Filmore |
| Chair of the House Ethics Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Zoe Lofgren |
| Succeeded by | Mike Conaway |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – August 2, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Sonny Callahan |
| Succeeded by | Bradley Byrne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Josiah Robins Bonner November 19, 1959 Selma, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Janée Lambert |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Alabama (BA) |
Josiah Robins Bonner Jr. (born November 19, 1959) is an American academic administrator and former politician who currently serves as the fourth president of the University of South Alabama. He was previously the U.S. representative for Alabama's 1st congressional district from 2003 to 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party. He resigned from Congress on August 2, 2013, to take a job with the University of Alabama.[1] He served as Chief of Staff to Alabama governor Kay Ivey from 2019 to 2021, before becoming the president of the University of South Alabama. He was officially inaugurated in December 2021.[2]
- ^ Seiger, Teresa (May 23, 2013). "Rep. Jo Bonner talks about his resignation from Congress; new job at UA". al.com. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
- ^ Schleisman, Nicolette (December 2, 2021). "University of South Alabama officially welcomes new president, Jo Bonner". WKRG. Retrieved January 10, 2022.