Preceded by George M. O'Brien Political party Republican Party Role U.S. representative | Name Jack Davis Profession businessman | |
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Born September 6, 1935 (age 88)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. ( 1935-09-06 ) Alma mater Southern Illinois University System | ||
Succeeded by George E. Sangmeister | ||
Jack Davis (born September 6, 1935) was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1976 to 1986, and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1987 to 1989 representing Illinois' 4th U.S. Congressional District.
Biography
Davis was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 6, 1935. He received a bachelor of arts degree from Southern Illinois University in 1956, and served in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1959.
From 1959 to 1978, Davis owned and operated a a steel warehouse business. A Republican, he served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1977-1987. In 1986, Davis was elected to the U.S. House, and he served one term, 1987 to 1989. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1988, losing to the Democratic candidate, George E. Sangmeister.
Davis served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower, Readiness and Resources from 1990 to 1992; he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for activities in northern Iraq during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
In the early to mid 2000s, Davis hosted a radio show, Davis and Company, on 970 WMAY in Springfield, Illinois.
In retirement, he is a resident of New Lenox, Illinois.