Seth Hammett
| Seth Hammett | |
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| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 92nd district |
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In office 1979–2011 |
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| Preceded by | Frank Jackson |
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June 24, 1946 Andalusia, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy |
| Children | two |
| Residence | Andalusia, Alabama |
| Website | House Profile |
Seth Hammett (born June 24, 1946) is an Alabama Democratic politician. At a time, he was Speaker of the House in the Alabama House of Representatives. He was first elected to the State House in 1978.
Hammett did not seek reelection in 2010. Upon his retirement from the Alabama House of Representatives, he was named Speaker Emeritus in recognition of having served three terms as Speaker.
Following his retirement, Hammett was tapped by Governor Robert Bentley to serve as Director of the Alabama Development Office (now the Alabama Department of Commerce) and later to serve as Chief of Staff. Hammett is Vice President of Business Development for PowerSouth Energy Cooperative and Chairman of the Energy Institute of Alabama.
Seth Hammett was born and reared in Andalusia, Covington County, Alabama to a farming and well-drilling family. One of his uncles was a county commissioner.
Seth Hammett attended Auburn University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree and Masters in Business Administration degree. He also served in the U.S. Air Force. In 1971, he returned to Andalusia as a teacher in the local community college.
Hammett got his first taste of politics in 1973 when the Chamber of Commerce President groomed Hammett to replace him as president. By 1978, the state representative, Frank Jackson, announced his retirement and Hammett decided to run for his seat. Hammett won the election with a strong majority and continues to serve as representative for the 92nd District.
While serving in the Alabama House of Representatives, Hammett was also Director of Economic Development for the Alabama Electric Cooperative (now PowerSouth Energy Cooperative). Hammett received two honorary degrees from Troy University and the University of West Alabama. He now serves as Chief of Staff for Governor Robert Bentley.
Hammett continues to reside in Andalusia, Alabama with his wife, Nancy, where they are members of the First United Methodist Church of Andalusia. They have two children and two grandchildren.
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