About
Asa Hutchinson, a successful lawyer and entrepreneur, has had a distinguished career in public service, culminating in his role as the governor of Arkansas since 2015. Asa Hutchinson, a native of Arkansas, has had a diverse and accomplished career in both the private sector and public service. Raised on a farm near Gravette, Arkansas, Hutchinson went on to graduate from the University of Arkansas School of Law. He then embarked on a successful career as a small business owner, lawyer, and entrepreneur. One of the highlights of Hutchinson's career was his appointment by President Ronald Reagan as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas at the young age of 31, making him the youngest in the country at that time. Hutchinson later served as a U.S. Congressman from 1996 to 2001 before being appointed as the administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration. In 2003, he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the first undersecretary of the Department of Homeland Security. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Hutchinson is a family man, married to Susan with whom he has four children and five grandchildren. His dedication to public service and his commitment to the people of Arkansas have been evident throughout his career. In conclusion, Asa Hutchinson's journey from a farm in Arkansas to the governor's office is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and leadership. His experience in both the private sector and public service has prepared him well for the challenges of governing a state. Asa Hutchinson continues to serve the people of Arkansas with integrity and passion.
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- Governor
State of Arkansas
2015 - Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security
Department of Homeland Security
2003 - Director
Drug Enforcement Administration
2001 - Representative
U.S. Congress
1997 - chairman
Arkansas State Republican Committee
1990 - United States Lawyer
estern District of Arkansas
1982 - city attorney
Bentonville, Ark.
1977
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