Hendrell Remus | |
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Chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party | |
Assumed office January 16, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Mary Mancini |
Personal details | |
Born | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | December 17, 1986
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Marlene Remus |
Children | 2 |
Education | Excelsior College (BA) |
Hendrell Remus is an American political figure. On January 16, 2021, he became the first Black man or woman to be elected party chair in Tennessee history[1] and at 34 years old, he was also the youngest.[2] Remus served as an Ex-officio member of the Tennessee Democratic Party's Executive Committee and as the National Committeeman for the TN Young Democrats.
Remus cites that his interest in politics was driven by volunteerism that led him into the 2008 campaign of Barack Obama.[3]
Prior to becoming chair, Remus worked as the assistant director of emergency management at Tennessee State University,[4] a role that followed his tenure as the Middle TN Operations Manager for Allied Universal.
The Memphis native[5] is a graduate of Excelsior College and currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Marlene Remus and their two children Dylan and Ava.
References
- ^ "Remus elected first Black chairman of Tennessee Democratic Party". WTVF. 2021-01-18. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ^ Mitchell, Dr Sybil C. (2021-01-21). "Tennessee Democrats embrace history with Hendrell Remus". TSDMemphis.com. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ^ Turner, Dakarai; FOX13Memphis.com. "First Black chair of Tennessee Democratic Party reflects on Memphis roots that helped lead him here". FOX13 News Memphis. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ^ "Remus elected first Black chairman of Tennessee Dem Party". AP NEWS. 2021-01-18. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ^ McCall, Holly (2021-01-16). "In historic vote, Hendrell Remus becomes first Black chair of Tennessee Democratic Party". Tennessee Lookout. Retrieved 2021-05-26.