Susan Parker
| Susan Parker | |
|---|---|
| 37th Alabama State Auditor | |
| In office 1999–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Duncan (R) |
| Succeeded by | Beth Chapman (R) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 30, 1955 |
| Political party | Democratic |
Susan D. Parker (born September 30, 1955) is an American Democratic politician from Alabama. A resident of Rogersville, Parker was elected Alabama State Auditor in 1998 and served until 2002.[1]
Birth
Susan Parker was born on September 9, 1955 in Eva, Alabama.[2]
Education
Susan Parker has received her education from the following institutions:
- PhD, Administration of Higher Education, University of Alabama, 1985
- MA, University of Alabama, 1979
- BS, Athens State College, 1977
- AS, Calhoun Community College, 1975[2]
Professional experience
Susan Parker has had the following professional experience:
- President, Parker Plus Consulting, 1996-1998
- Chief Development Officer/Assistant to the President, Athens State College, 1988-1996
- Administrator, Calhoun Community College, 1972-1988[2]
Politics
In 2002 Parker was the first woman in Alabama to be nominated for a Senate seat when she defeated Julian L. McPhillips.[1] But, she lost to incumbent Republican Jeff Sessions, winning 40% of votes against Sessions' 59%.
Parker did not seek reelection as State Auditor in 2002, and was succeeded in office by Republican Beth Chapman. Four years later, she was elected as a member of the Alabama Public Service Commission.[1] She was defeated for re-election in 2010 by Republican, Terry L. Dunn.
She was mentioned as a possible candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama in the 2010 election, but declined.[3]
Political experience
Susan Parker has had the following political experience:
- Auditor, State of Alabama, 1998-2002
- Candidate, United States Senate, 2002
- Public Service Commissioner, State of Alabama, 2006-2010
- Candidate, Alabama State Public Service Commissioner, 2010[2]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Alabama Public Service Commission
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Susan D. Parker's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
- ↑ "SUSAN PARKER TO RUN FOR STATE PSC AGAIN". Deb Murphree/Alabama Politics. February 24, 2009.
External links
- Brief Political Graveyard profile
- Commissioner Susan D. Parker at Project Vote Smart
- Alabama's 2000 DNC delegates
- Alabama's 2004 DNC delegates
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Pat Duncan |
Alabama State Auditor 1999–2003 |
Succeeded by Beth Chapman |
| Preceded by George Wallace, Jr. |
Alabama Public Service Commission (Seat 2) 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by Terry L. Dunn |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Roger Bedford |
Democratic nominee for United States Senator from Alabama (Class 2) 2002 |
Succeeded by Vivian Davis Figures |