Jason K. Zachary is an American politician and a member of the Republican Party. He represents District 14 (Knox County) in the Tennessee State House of Representatives. Zachary was born on June 29, 1977, and he moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, with his parents at the age of 15 in 1992.
Background:
- Zachary’s father, Richard K. Zachary, is the CEO of Americomm, Inc., a business he founded in 1994.
- Zachary graduated from Farragut High School and later completed an associate degree in Marketing in 1996 from Pellissippi State Community College.
- Although he briefly attended the University of Tennessee sports management program, he did not complete the degree requirements.
- In 2000, Zachary married his wife, Holly, and acquired an ownership interest in his father’s business, Americomm, Inc..
Political Career:
- Zachary was first elected to the Tennessee State House of Representatives on August 12, 2015, and he was sworn in on August 24.
- He has served as a House member during the 109th through 111th General Assemblies.
Personal Life:
- Zachary is a Southern Baptist and a member of the First Baptist Church Concord megachurch in Knoxville.
- He reportedly serves as a deacon and steward on the finance committee, overseeing a $9 million budget.
- Zachary also serves on the board of the Western Heights Baptist Center.
