Hugh Shine
Hugh Shine | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 55th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Molly White |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 55th district | |
| In office 1986–1990 | |
| Succeeded by | Dianne White Delisi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hugh Dunham Shine July 27, 1952 Harris County, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Temple, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Sam Houston State University (B.A.) U.S. Army War College (M.A.) Baylor University (M.B.A.) |
| Occupation | Military officer Financial advisor |
| Website | shineforstaterep |
Hugh Dunham Shine[1] (born July 27, 1952) is a retired United States Army Colonel, financial advisor, and politician. He is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 55th District. Shine defeated incumbent Molly White in the 2016 Republican primary and went on to win the November 2016 general election.[2] He previously served two terms in the Texas House of Representatives from 1986 to 1990 before vacating his seat to run unsuccessfully for the United States House of Representatives.[3][4]
Early life[edit]
Shine was born July 27, 1952, in the city of Houston in Harris County, Texas.[5]
Career as a financial advisor[edit]
In 1983, shortly after separating from active duty and while a member of the National Guard, Shine began a civilian career as a financial advisor in Bell County, Texas, in the city of Temple. Shine completed an M.B.A. from Baylor University and later an investment associate certificate through the executive education program of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ Lovegrove, Jamie (March 10, 2016). "Hugh Shine Wins Recount Over Molly White". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
- ^ Holtgrieve, Sally Grace (October 12, 2015). "Hugh Shine seeks return to state rep seat he held 30 years ago". Kileen Daily Herald. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
- ^ Wukman, Alex (July 14, 2015). "Hugh Shine announces candidacy for Texas House District 55". Temple Daily Telegram. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
- ^ "About Hugh – Hugh Shine". shineforstaterep.com. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
- ^ "Shine Richardson Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors". www.shinerichardson.wfadv.com. Retrieved 2017-06-25.
External links[edit]
- Campaign website[dead link]
- State legislative page
- Hugh Shine at the Texas Tribune[permanent dead link]
- 1952 births
- Living people
- Military personnel from Houston
- Sam Houston State University alumni
- United States Army aviators
- Baylor University alumni
- United States Army War College alumni
- United States Army colonels
- People from Navasota, Texas
- 21st-century American legislators
- Republican Party members of the Texas House of Representatives
- 21st-century Texas politicians