John C. Carpenter (politician)

For the American athlete, see John Carpenter (athlete).

John C. Carpenter (October 13, 1930 – November 19, 2016), was an American businessman, rancher, and politician.

John C. Carpenter
Member of the Nevada General Assembly for the 33rd district
In office November 1986 – November 2010
Personal details
Born	(1930-10-13)October 13, 1930 Fallon, Nevada, U.S.
Died	November 19, 2016(2016-11-19) (aged 86) Elko, Nevada, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Roseann Slater
Children	7
Profession	rancher, real estate broker, businessman

Born in Fallon, Nevada, Carpenter graduated from White Pine High School in Ely, Nevada. In 1957, he bought a sheep ranch in Elko, Nevada, where he lived with his wife and family. He served as president of the Nevada Woolgrowers Association. Carpenter served on the Elko County Commission. From 1987 to 2011, Carpenter served as a Republican member of the Nevada Assembly. He was a rancher, real estate broker, and businessman.^[1][2][3]