Thomas A. Greason | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 32nd district |
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Assumed office January 13, 2010 |
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Preceded by | David Poisson |
Personal details | |
Born |
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas |
September 16, 1970
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Mary Elizabeth Burke |
Alma mater |
United States Military Academy George Mason University |
Profession | Marketer, financial analyst |
Committees | Appropriations, General Laws & Education |
Religion | Episcopalian |
Website | www.taggreason.com |
Thomas Alexander "Tag" Greason (born September 16, 1970) is a Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates. He represents the 32nd district, which includes parts of Loudoun County. He first won election in 2009; defeating incumbent Democrat Dave Poisson. He was sworn in January 2010 in Richmond, Virginia.
Greason was born as the youngest of four children to a United States Army officer at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Greason's family eventually moved to northern Virginia, where he graduated from Lake Braddock Secondary School in Fairfax County. He graduated from the United States Military Academy and served in the Army with the Corps of Engineers. After serving, he returned to Northern Virginia. He lives in Loudoun County with his wife, Mary Beth, and their three children. He is a marketer and financial analyst and serves as the Executive Vice President for Quality Technology Services.
In November 2009, Greason defeated David Poisson for the 32nd District House of Delegates Seat. Greason won 57 percent of the vote despite being outspent by over $100,000.
Greason was appointed to the House committees on Education, Finance, and Science and Technology.
In 2011, Greason was re-elected after running unopposed.
In June 2013, the Democratic Party of Virginia nominated Elizabeth Miller to run against Greason in the upcoming November 5th election. In November 2013, Greason won re-election 51.3% - 48.5%, a margin of 651 votes.
In 2011, Greason was the chief patron of legislation that guaranteed children with autism spectrum disorder would not be denied insurance coverage. The bill requires insurers to provide autism coverage for children ages 2 to 6 with a benefit cap of $35,000. The bill was signed into law by Gov. Bob McDonnell.