John G. Morgan

John G. Morgan (born January 4, 1952) is an American politician who served as the 33rd Comptroller of the Treasury of Tennessee from 1999 to 2008.

John G. Morgan
7th Chancellor of the Tennessee Board of Regents
In office October 2010 – January 2016
Preceded by	Dr. Charles Manning
Succeeded by	David Gregory
33rd Comptroller of the Treasury of Tennessee
In office January 1999 – January 2008
Governor	Don Sundquist Phil Bredesen
Preceded by	William R. Snodgrass
Succeeded by	Justin P. Wilson
Personal details
Born	(1952-01-04) January 4, 1952 (age 73) Nashville, Tennessee
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Donna A. Morgan
Children	2 sons
Alma mater	Austin Peay State University (BS)

Early years

Morgan was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and attended college at Austin Peay State University.^[1]

Career

Politics

In January 1999, the Tennessee General Assembly elected Morgan to be the state's 33rd Comptroller of the Treasury.^[1]

In January 2009, Morgan was appointed as Deputy to Governor Phil Bredesen.^[2]

In October 2010, the Tennessee Board of Regents selected Morgan as Chancellor.^[3]