Robert Pruitt
Robert Pruitt in 2020
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 149th district
In office
January 11, 2021 – January 9, 2023
Preceded byJimmy Pruett
Succeeded byDanny Mathis
Personal details
BornFort Bragg, North Carolina
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKelly Rogers Pruitt (m. 1996)
Children3
ResidenceEastman, Georgia
EducationHeart of Georgia Technical Institute
Middle Georgia College (AS)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (BS)
WebsiteHouse website [1]

Robert Pruitt is an American politician and businessman from Georgia. Pruitt served as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives for District 149 from January 2021 to January 2023.[2]

Early life

Robert Pruitt was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. His parents were serving in the U.S. Army at the time of his birth and were stationed at Fort Bragg. Throughout the course of his childhood, Pruitt lived in Germany; Oklahoma; Orlando, Florida; Augusta, Georgia; Japan; and Chauncey, Georgia. Pruitt has lived in Georgia for the majority of his life.

Education

Pruitt attended Heart of Georgia Technical Institute in Eastman and obtained a diploma in Flight Technology in 1997. He was a member of the first graduating class of this institute. Pruitt attended Middle Georgia College and obtained a degree of Associate of Applied Science in 1997 also. In 2000, Pruitt obtained a Bachelors of Science degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Career

Pruitt is a pilot, pilot instructor, businessman, and entrepreneur. Pruitt serves as chief executive officer and President of SoPoly Outdoor Furniture.[3]

On June 9, 2020, Pruitt won the Republican primary election and was unopposed in the general election on November 3, 2020, therefore he became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 149.[4][5]

On January 11, 2021, Pruitt was sworn in as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives for District 149 succeeding Jimmy Pruett.

While a member of the House, Pruitt served on the House Economic Development & Tourism Committee, the House Industry and Labor Committee, & the House Small Business and Development Committee.

On January 9, 2023, he left office and Danny Mathis replaced him.

Following his departure from the Georgia House of Representatives, he became Executive Director of the Eastman-Dodge County Development Authority.

Personal life

Pruitt's wife is Kelly Rogers Pruitt. They have three children. Pruitt and his family reside in Eastman, Georgia.[3][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Georgia General Assembly".
  2. ↑ "Representative Robert Pruitt". legis.ga.gov. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Pruitt Meets with Wheeler Chamber and Development Authority". theadvancenews.com. September 23, 2020. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  4. ↑ "GA State House 149". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  5. 1 2 "Robert Pruitt's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 10, 2021.


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