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Asa Hutchinson

Asa HutchinsonAKA William Asa Hutchinson

Born: 3-Dec-1950
Birthplace: Gravette, AR

Gender: Male
Religion: Baptist
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician, Attorney
Party Affiliation: Republican

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Governor of Arkansas

When he was a US prosecutor, Asa convicted Bill Clinton's brother, Roger Clinton, on drug charges in 1984, for which the president thanked him. He served as Arkansas Republican Party Chairman from 1990 to 1995. While in the U.S. House he served on the Judiciary, Transportation, and Veteran's Affairs committees. After a short stint as DEA Administrator, Hutchinson was appointed Undersecretary for Border and Transportation Security for the newly-created Homeland Security Department. He was elected Governor of Arkansas in 2014.

Brother: Tim Hutchinson (US Congressman, R-Arkansas)
Wife: Susan Burrell (four children)
Son: Asa Hutchinson III (attorney)
Daughter: Sarah
Son: John
Son: Seth

    University: BS, Bob Jones University (1972)
    Law School: JD, University of Arkansas (1975)
    Teacher: John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR

    Governor of Arkansas (13-Jan-2015 to present)
    Venable LLP Partner (2007-2014)
    National Rifle Association Director, National School Shield Task Force (2013)
    Asa Hutchinson Law Group PLC Founder, Senior Partner (2008)
    Venable LLP Senior Trial Counsel (2005-08)
    US Homeland Security Department Under Secy. for Border and Transportation Security (2003-05)
    DEA Administrator (2001-03)
    US Congressman, Arkansas 3rd (1997-2001)
    US Attorney Western District of Arkansas (1982-85)
    Arkansas State Official City Attorney, Bentonville, AR (1977-78)
    Member of the Board of Fortress International Group
    Member of the Board of Pinkerton National Detective Agency
    Arkansas Bar Association
    District of Columbia Bar
    Friends of Roy Blunt
    Huckabee for President
    John McCain 2008
    Rotary International Fort Smith
    US Supreme Court Bar


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