Lewis A. Massey
| Lewis A. Massey | |
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Massey speaking at Gainesville High School, April 2012. | |
| 24th Secretary of State of Georgia | |
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In office January 1996 – January 1999 | |
| Governor | Zell Miller |
| Preceded by | Max Cleland |
| Succeeded by | Cathy Cox |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 20, 1962 Gainesville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Amy Reichard Massey |
| Children |
Chandler Massey Cameryn Massey Christian Massey |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
| Profession | Politician |
Lewis A. Massey (born July 20, 1962) is a Georgia politician, a member of the Democratic Party, a former Secretary of State of Georgia,[1] and a candidate for governor of Georgia in 1998.
Early life
Lewis Massey was the son of Abit Massey, was a lobbyist who became director of the Georgia Poultry Federation. He served as director of the state Commerce Department during the late 1950's.[2] His mother, Kayanne Schffner Massey, was chosen as Miss Georgia in 1959. [3]
Political career
Lewis A. Massey served as Secretary of State of Georgia, from January 1996 to January 1999. He was appointed to the position in January 1996 by then Governor Zell Miller. Massey then was elected to the remainder of the unexpired term in November 1996.
Massey would later run for Governor in 1998, losing to eventual winner Roy Barnes.
Other ventures
Massey later served as president and CEO of SciTrek, and currently is a partner at Massey, Watson, Bowers & Hembree LLC, a government relations firm in Atlanta, Georgia.[4]
Personal life
Massey is married to Amy Reichard Massey, and they have three children. Their eldest son, Chandler Massey, is an Emmy Award winning actor, their daughter, Mary Cameryn, is a student at the University of Georgia, and their youngest son, Christian, is in high school. Massey is a graduate of the University of Georgia.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Max Cleland |
Secretary of State of Georgia 1996–1999 |
Succeeded by Cathy Cox |