Jerry Dockham
Representative Jerry Dockham | |
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Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 80th district | |
In office 1991–2013 | |
Succeeded by | Roger Younts |
Personal details | |
Born |
Denton, North Carolina | March 22, 1950
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Louise |
Residence | Denton, North Carolina |
Alma mater | Wake Forest University |
Occupation | Insurance Professional |
Jerry Charles Dockham is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's eightieth (80) House district, including constituents in Davidson County. Dockham is currently (2011–2012 session) serving in his eleventh full term in the North Carolina House of Representatives. He is a former insurance professional for Nationwide from Denton, North Carolina.
Education
Rep. Dockham graduated from Denton High School in 1968. In 1972, Rep. Dockham, earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Wake Forest University.
Personal life
Jerry is married to Louise S. Dockham, a teacher assistant at Denton Elementary School. Jerry and Louise have two sons. Both Jerry and Louise Dockham are natives of Denton and graduated from Denton High School together.
Approval rating
Jerry is consistently ranked in the top 10% of the 120 members of the North Carolina House of Representatives. In 1998, Rep. Dockham was chosen as Legislator of the Year by the N.C. Society of Anesthesiologists.
Dockham resigned his seat on July 1, 2013 after his appointment to the North Carolina Utilities Commission.[1]