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Joe Pickens
President of St. Johns River Community College
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 1, 2008
Preceded byRobert L. McLendon Jr.
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 21st district
In office
November 21, 2000 – November 18, 2008
Preceded byKelley R. Smith
Succeeded byCharles Van Zant
Personal details
Born (1958-11-05) November 5, 1958 (age 66)
DeLand, Florida
Political partyRepublican
Alma materWofford College (BA)
University of Florida (JD)
ProfessionAttorney

Joe Hill Pickens (born November 5, 1958) is an American politician, educator, and college administrator who currently serves as President of St. Johns River State College. He previously served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008, representing District 21.

Pickens was born in DeLand, Florida. He received his bachelor's degree from Wofford College, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. He has three children. He was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2000. During his tenure he served as Chairman of the Schools and Learning Council and Education Appropriations Committee, among others. He was appointed by Governor Crist to represent Florida on the Southern Regional Education Board. After leaving office he was named President of St. Johns River Community College, now St. Johns River State College, on November 1, 2008, taking over for Robert L. McLendon, Jr.

References

  1. "Our Campaigns - FL State House 021 Race - Nov 07, 2000".
  2. "Our Campaigns - FL State House 021 Race - Nov 07, 2006".

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