John Autry's Biography
- State House (NC) - District 100, Democratic
Full Name:
Johnnie 'John' Newton Autry
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Rebecca; 4 Children: Sara, Jennifer C., Jennifer A., Christopher
Birth Place:
Fayetteville, NC
Home City:
Charlotte, NC
Attended, Theatre, California State University at Fullerton
Representative, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 100, 2017-present
Candidate, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 100, 2020
Member, Charlotte City Council, North Carolina, District 5, 2011-2017
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, North Carolina, District 8, 2006
Member, Appropriations Committee
Member, Commerce Committee
Member, Environment Committee
Member, Homeland Security, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
Member, Local Government Committee
Member, Subcommittee on Appropriations, Information Technology
Former Member, Energy and Public Utilities Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Environment Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Local Government Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, State and Local Government Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives
Chief Technology Officer, eMitigate, 2014-2016
Chief Technology Officer, W.A.R.N., 2002-2014
Director of Audio Video Services, TrainOne, 2005-2010
Trainer, GCi, 2000-2002
Director of Creative Services, iXL, 1998-2000
Served, United States Navy, 1972-1976
Member, Board of Directors, Neighborhood Association, 2000-present
Member, Charlotte Health Care Coalition, present
Chair, Council Environment Committee, present
Supervisor, Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, 2006-2011
Awards:
Outstanding Ally Award from Charlotte Pride- 2015
Co-recipient of the Courage Award for 2010 from The Charlotte Black Political Caucus.
Father's Occupation:
Former Truck Driver
Names of Grandchildren:
Keara, Koal, Jude, Ben, Gabriel, Eli
Number of Grandchildren:
6