John E. Thrasher

John E. Thrasher REPRepublican

American politician

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John E. ThrasherREPRepublican American politician
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John E. Thrasher (born December 18, 1943) is a former state legislator, businessman, lawyer and lobbyist who served as the 15th President of Florida State University. He was approved by the Florida Board of Governors on November 6, 2014 and took office on November 10, 2014. On September 11, 2020, Thrasher and the university board of trustees announced his retirement in a joint statement. In May 2021, Richard McCullough was chosen by Florida State University’s Board of Trustees to succeed Thrasher.

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Education5 - 5 of 3
Stetson University
Florida State University College of Law
Florida State University
Past Positions1 - 14 of 14
Senator
Florida State Senate
2009 - 2014
Commissioner
Clay County
2007 - 2008
Co-Chair
Florida George W. Bush for Presidential Campaign
2004
Representative
Florida State House of Representatives
1992 - 2000
Speaker of the House
Florida State House of Representatives
1998 - 2000
Chair
Clay County Delegation
1993
Member
Republican Caucus Policy Committee
1992 - 1993
Chair
Clay County School Board
1989 - 1990
Clay County School Board
1986 - 1990
President
Florida State University
2014 - Current
Partner
Southern Strategy Group
2001 - 2009
Counsel
Smith Hulsey & Busey, Jacksonville, Florida
1996 - 2008
Served
United States Army
1966 - 1970
General Counsel
Florida Medical Association
Other Experience1 - 9 of 9
General Counsel
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
2009
Member
Quigley House Advisory
1993 - 1994
Member
Jacksonville Rotary Club
1989 - 1991
Board Member
Clay Police Athletic League
Board Member
Children's Haven Advisory
Former Chair
Florida State University Board of Trustees
Member
Florida Bar
Member
Clay County Chamber of Commerce
Member
Board of Directors, Clay Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
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