Brian Kemp

Brian Kemp (Republican Party) is the Governor of Georgia. He assumed office on January 14, 2019. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Kemp received a bachelor's degree in agriculture from the University of Georgia. Before entering politics, Kemp worked as a builder and developer. Kemp founded Kemp Properties, a property management and real estate investment business, was a founding director of First Madison Bank, and served on the St. Mary’s Hospital Board.1234

Kemp served in the Georgia State Senate from 2003 to 2007. He served as chairman of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, vice chairman of the Higher Education Committee, secretary of the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, and member of the Appropriations Committee. Kemp ran for state agriculture commissioner in 2006 but lost in the Republican primary.