Courtney Rogers

Courtney Rogers^[2] (born December 26, 1958, in Honolulu, Hawaii) is an American politician and a former Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 45 from 2013 until 2019.

Courtney Rogers
Tennessee Commissioner of Veterans Services
In office January 19, 2019 – December 7, 2020
Preceded by	Many-Bears Grinder
Succeeded by	Tommy H. Baker
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 45th[1] district
In office January 8, 2013 – January 8, 2019
Preceded by	Debra Maggart
Succeeded by	Johnny Garrett
Personal details
Born	(1958-12-26) December 26, 1958 (age 66) Honolulu, Hawaii
Nationality	American
Party	Republican
Alma mater	University of Southern California Central Michigan University
Military service
Branch/service	United States Air Force
Rank	Lieutenant colonel

On December 27, 2018, Governor-elect Bill Lee announced his intention to name Rogers to his cabinet, as his Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services.^[3] In December 2020, Rogers resigned the position as Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services.^[4][5]

Education

Rogers earned her BS in international relations from University of Southern California and her MPA from Central Michigan University.

Elections

• 2012 Rogers challenged District 45 incumbent Representative Debra Maggart in the August 2, 2012, Republican Primary, winning with 4,646 votes (57.4%)^[6] and won the November 6, 2012, General election with 19,972 votes (73.4%) against Democratic nominee Jeanette Jackson.^[7]

Community involvement

Rogers is a colonel in the Tennessee State Guard.^[8]