Fred Shanks

Fred D. Shanks (born December 26, 1977)^[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 60th district. He assumed office on March 19, 2018.

Fred Shanks
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 60th district
Incumbent
Assumed office March 19, 2018
Personal details
Born	(1977-12-26) December 26, 1977 (age 47) Flowood, Mississippi, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Parent	Doug Shanks (father)

Early life and education

Shanks was born in Flowood, Mississippi He was the son of Jackson Republican mayoral candidate and college baseball coach Doug Shanks (1946-2023).^[2] He graduated from University Christian School (now Hartfield Academy). He also attended Hinds Community College and Mississippi State University.^[3]

Career

Shanks previously worked at Brandon Discount Drugs. He later served as a reserve police officer for Brandon, Mississippi and as a member of the Brandon Board of Aldermen. He was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in March 2018. He serves as chair of the House Constitution Committee.^[4][5]