About Sam McKenzie
Born 1965. Sam McKenzie is an American politician.
Sam McKenzie (born October 26, 1965) is an American politician serving as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 15th district. He assumed office on January 12, 2021.
Early life and education McKenzie was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. After graduating from Austin-East High School earned a BS in Fisk University and a MS in physics from the University of Memphis. He is a former district representative for Omega Psi Phi.
Career Prior to entering politics, McKenzie worked as a scientist at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he managed maintenance on the Spallation Neutron Source. He was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives on November 3, 2020, succeeding incumbent Democrat Rick Staples.
Personal life McKenzie has older twin brothers, Raleigh McKenzie and Reggie McKenzie, who both played in the NFL.
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