John Perdue | |
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West Virginia State Treasurer | |
In office January 13, 1997 – January 18, 2021 | |
Governor | Cecil Underwood Bob Wise Joe Manchin Earl Ray Tomblin Jim Justice |
Preceded by | Larrie Bailey |
Succeeded by | Riley Moore |
Personal details | |
Born | Boone County, West Virginia, U.S. | June 22, 1950
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Robin Perdue |
Children | 2 |
Education | West Virginia University (BA) |
John D. Perdue (born June 22, 1950) is an American politician who served as the 24th West Virginia State Treasurer from 1997 to 2021.[1]
Purdue was born in Boone County, West Virginia and grew up on a small farm. In 1972 he graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Whilst at University he was active in 4-H and the Future Farmers of America, becoming a 4-H All Star.
He has a wife, Robin, with whom he has two daughters. He has many family members as well.[2]