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==Personal Life== | ==Personal Life== | ||
| − | Ogles and his wife Monica (Williams) have three children. Their family currently lives on a farm south of Columbia.<ref>[https://clubforgrowthfoundation.org/fellow/andy-ogles/ "Andy Ogles." The Club for Growth Foundation. Undated. Web (clubforgrowthfoundation.org). 19 Feb. 2021.]</ref> He is a first-cousin of state Rep. Brandon Ogles (R-Williamson County).<ref>[https://www.columbiadailyherald.com/story/news/local/2020/08/16/maury-county-mayors-facebook-post-ignites-tensions/113278658/ Christen, Mike. "Maury County mayor posts Joe Biden meme on Facebook, igniting tensions." ''The Daily Herald.'' 15 Aug. 2020. Web (columbiadailyherald.com). 19 Feb. 2021.]</ref> | + | Ogles and his wife Monica (Williams) have three children.<ref>A fourth child, Hugh Lincoln, passed away before his first birthday. See CFG Foundation profile cited below.</ref> Their family currently lives on a farm south of Columbia.<ref>[https://clubforgrowthfoundation.org/fellow/andy-ogles/ "Andy Ogles." The Club for Growth Foundation. Undated. Web (clubforgrowthfoundation.org). 19 Feb. 2021.]</ref> He is a first-cousin of state Rep. Brandon Ogles (R-Williamson County).<ref>[https://www.columbiadailyherald.com/story/news/local/2020/08/16/maury-county-mayors-facebook-post-ignites-tensions/113278658/ Christen, Mike. "Maury County mayor posts Joe Biden meme on Facebook, igniting tensions." ''The Daily Herald.'' 15 Aug. 2020. Web (columbiadailyherald.com). 19 Feb. 2021.]</ref> |
| − | Ogles holds a Bachelor of Science degree in International Relations from Middle Tennessee State University | + | Ogles holds a Bachelor of Science degree in International Relations from Middle Tennessee State University and has also done graduate-level work in marketing and managerial economics at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management and The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyogles/ "Andy Ogles." LinkedIn.com. Undated. Web (linkedin.com). 20 Feb. 2021.]</ref> |
==Business and Political Career== | ==Business and Political Career== | ||
| + | After graduating from college, Andy Ogles became involved in several business ventures, with some assistance from his father-in-law Hugh Williams (who owned the Franklin Hardware Store until 2002 and the Spring Hill Hardware store from 2002-2006). Ogles invested in a Travel Professionals International travel agency franchise, and also an owner of Daylight Donuts and Cafe in Franklin. Ogles operated the Daylight Cafe with the help of his grandmother and brothers. Ogles led an expansion of the restaurant's menu to include lunch and dinner items.<ref>Stout, Vicki. "Memaw makes meat and three." (profile of Daylight Donuts). ''The Tennessean.'' 10 June 2001. Web (newspapers.com). 20 Feb. 2021.</ref><ref>"Five Questions: Heith Ogles." ''The Tennessean.'' 4 June 2003. p. 2W. Web (newspapers.com). 20 Feb. 2021.</ref><ref>"Thank You" (Williamson County 4H ad). ''The Tennessean.'' 1 Sept. 1997. p. 9W. Web (newspapers.com). 20 Feb. 2021. This ad thanks Hugh Williams for buying the grand champion steer, and mentions that Williams owns "Franklin Hardware, Daylight Donuts, and Travel Professionals."</ref><ref>"Local man receives welcome to Travel Professionals International." ''The (Brazosport, Tex.) Facts.'' 12 Jan. 1996. p. 8A. Web (newspapers.com). 20 Feb. 2021. Attached to this article is a group photograph that Ogles is posing in, with the caption noting that he is a new owner of a TPI travel agency franchise.</ref><ref>McClure, Sue. "Big boxes send small businesses packing." ''The Tennessean.'' 2 Aug. 2006. p. 2 of 'The Journal' Spring Hill section. Web (newspapers.com). 20 Feb. 2021. This article mentions the closure of Spring Hill Hardware amid competition from Home Depot, which opened nearby, and mentions Williams' previous business ventures.</ref> | ||
| + | Ogles was active in politics in the early 2000s. As a business owner, he was vocal about transit issues in Franklin, objecting to the widening of Royal Oaks Boulevard in early 2002.<ref>Mettee, Nellann. "Royal Oaks merchants make impact on road plan." ''The Tennessean.'' 1 March 2002. p. 1W. Web (newspapers.com). 20 Feb. 2021.</ref> He also sought the Republican nomination for the United States House of Representatives (4th Congressional District) in 2002, after working on the campaign of then-state Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Franklin). He lost the nomination to Tullahoma alderman (now state Senator) Janice Bowling, who in turn lost the general election to Democrat Lincoln Davis. Ogles received 14.7 percent of the vote in the primary election, placing behind Bowling and former Maury County executive Mike Green.<ref>Cheek, Duren. "GOP 4th District rivals court conservative voters." ''The Tennessean.'' 17 July 2002. p 1B. Web (newspapers.com). 20 Feb. 2021.</ref><ref>[https://sos.tn.gov/elections/results#2002 "Election Results." Tennessee Secretary of State. Undated. Web (sos.tn.gov). 20 Feb. 2021.]</ref> In his campaign, Ogles promised to support the War on Terrorism and strong national defense, as well as lower taxes and other policies advanced by then-President George W. Bush.<ref>McClure, Sue. "Ogles declares intent to run for Congress." ''The Tennessean.'' 4 June 2002. p. 2W. Web (newspapers.com). 20 Feb. 2021.</ref> | ||
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| + | Ogles sought the Republican nomination for the Tennessee state Senate (23rd District) in 2006. He placed last in a field of six candidates, receiving 2.2 percent of the vote in the Republican Primary. The winner of that race (Jack Johnson) won the general election in November 2006. | ||
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| + | In 2009, Ogles was involved in the creation of a website (clipazine.com) promoting local businesses.<ref>Fox, Angela. "Look to local residents for money-saving tips." ''The Tennessean.'' 2 Sept. 2009. p. 9 of "Brentwood Journal" section. Web (newspapers.com). 20 Feb. 2021.</ref> | ||
==Mayor of Maury County== | ==Mayor of Maury County== | ||
Revision as of 03:15, 20 February 2021
William Andrew ("Andy") Ogles, IV (b. 1971) is the current county mayor of Maury County, Tennessee. He was first elected in August 2018. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Personal Life
Ogles and his wife Monica (Williams) have three children.[1] Their family currently lives on a farm south of Columbia.[2] He is a first-cousin of state Rep. Brandon Ogles (R-Williamson County).[3]
Ogles holds a Bachelor of Science degree in International Relations from Middle Tennessee State University and has also done graduate-level work in marketing and managerial economics at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management and The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.[4]
Business and Political Career
After graduating from college, Andy Ogles became involved in several business ventures, with some assistance from his father-in-law Hugh Williams (who owned the Franklin Hardware Store until 2002 and the Spring Hill Hardware store from 2002-2006). Ogles invested in a Travel Professionals International travel agency franchise, and also an owner of Daylight Donuts and Cafe in Franklin. Ogles operated the Daylight Cafe with the help of his grandmother and brothers. Ogles led an expansion of the restaurant's menu to include lunch and dinner items.[5][6][7][8][9]
Ogles was active in politics in the early 2000s. As a business owner, he was vocal about transit issues in Franklin, objecting to the widening of Royal Oaks Boulevard in early 2002.[10] He also sought the Republican nomination for the United States House of Representatives (4th Congressional District) in 2002, after working on the campaign of then-state Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Franklin). He lost the nomination to Tullahoma alderman (now state Senator) Janice Bowling, who in turn lost the general election to Democrat Lincoln Davis. Ogles received 14.7 percent of the vote in the primary election, placing behind Bowling and former Maury County executive Mike Green.[11][12] In his campaign, Ogles promised to support the War on Terrorism and strong national defense, as well as lower taxes and other policies advanced by then-President George W. Bush.[13]
Ogles sought the Republican nomination for the Tennessee state Senate (23rd District) in 2006. He placed last in a field of six candidates, receiving 2.2 percent of the vote in the Republican Primary. The winner of that race (Jack Johnson) won the general election in November 2006.
In 2009, Ogles was involved in the creation of a website (clipazine.com) promoting local businesses.[14]
Mayor of Maury County
For controversies during his tenure, please see the article "Controversies involving Andy Ogles."
References
- ↑ A fourth child, Hugh Lincoln, passed away before his first birthday. See CFG Foundation profile cited below.
- ↑ "Andy Ogles." The Club for Growth Foundation. Undated. Web (clubforgrowthfoundation.org). 19 Feb. 2021.
- ↑ Christen, Mike. "Maury County mayor posts Joe Biden meme on Facebook, igniting tensions." The Daily Herald. 15 Aug. 2020. Web (columbiadailyherald.com). 19 Feb. 2021.
- ↑ "Andy Ogles." LinkedIn.com. Undated. Web (linkedin.com). 20 Feb. 2021.
- ↑ Stout, Vicki. "Memaw makes meat and three." (profile of Daylight Donuts). The Tennessean. 10 June 2001. Web (newspapers.com). 20 Feb. 2021.
- ↑ "Five Questions: Heith Ogles." The Tennessean. 4 June 2003. p. 2W. Web (newspapers.com). 20 Feb. 2021.
- ↑ "Thank You" (Williamson County 4H ad). The Tennessean. 1 Sept. 1997. p. 9W. Web (newspapers.com). 20 Feb. 2021. This ad thanks Hugh Williams for buying the grand champion steer, and mentions that Williams owns "Franklin Hardware, Daylight Donuts, and Travel Professionals."
- ↑ "Local man receives welcome to Travel Professionals International." The (Brazosport, Tex.) Facts. 12 Jan. 1996. p. 8A. Web (newspapers.com). 20 Feb. 2021. Attached to this article is a group photograph that Ogles is posing in, with the caption noting that he is a new owner of a TPI travel agency franchise.
- ↑ McClure, Sue. "Big boxes send small businesses packing." The Tennessean. 2 Aug. 2006. p. 2 of 'The Journal' Spring Hill section. Web (newspapers.com). 20 Feb. 2021. This article mentions the closure of Spring Hill Hardware amid competition from Home Depot, which opened nearby, and mentions Williams' previous business ventures.
- ↑ Mettee, Nellann. "Royal Oaks merchants make impact on road plan." The Tennessean. 1 March 2002. p. 1W. Web (newspapers.com). 20 Feb. 2021.
- ↑ Cheek, Duren. "GOP 4th District rivals court conservative voters." The Tennessean. 17 July 2002. p 1B. Web (newspapers.com). 20 Feb. 2021.
- ↑ "Election Results." Tennessee Secretary of State. Undated. Web (sos.tn.gov). 20 Feb. 2021.
- ↑ McClure, Sue. "Ogles declares intent to run for Congress." The Tennessean. 4 June 2002. p. 2W. Web (newspapers.com). 20 Feb. 2021.
- ↑ Fox, Angela. "Look to local residents for money-saving tips." The Tennessean. 2 Sept. 2009. p. 9 of "Brentwood Journal" section. Web (newspapers.com). 20 Feb. 2021.
