Charlie Baum
Charlie Baum (born December 13, 1972[1][2]) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 37 since November 6, 2018.
Charlie Baum | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 13, 1972 |
| Education | B.A. in Economics from Wake Forest University, Ph.D in Economics from The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill |
| Predecessor | Dawn White |
| Political party | Republican |
| Opponent(s) | Deanna Debow Osborne in 2018 |
| Spouse(s) | Kelly Baum |
| Children | Elizabeth, Anna Jane, and Charles |
Background
Education
Charlie attended Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina where he earned his B.A. in economics in 1995. Baum then attended The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, where he received his Ph.D. in economics in 1999.[3]
Teaching career
Charlie currently teaches economics at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN. He has taught at MTSU since August 1999.
Personal life
Charlie was raised in Knoxville, TN. He is married to his wife Kelly and they have 3 children: Elizabeth (15), Anna Jane (13), and Charles (12). His children attend the Siegel schools in Murfreesboro. His family are active members of the First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro.[4]
2018 Election
2018 District 37 Republican Primary Election Results [5]
| Candidate | Percentage of Votes | Total Votes Received |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Baum | 100% | 5,831 Votes |
The District 37 Republican Primary Election took place on August 2, 2018.
2018 District 37 General Election Results [5]
| Candidate | Percentage of Votes | Total Votes Received |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Baum (R) | 59.3% | 13,455 Votes |
| Deanna Debow Osborne (D) | 40.7% | 9,218 Votes |
The District 37 General Election took place on November 6, 2018.
Current Legislative Committees [2]
| Role | Committee |
|---|---|
| Member | Finance, Ways, & Means Committee |
| Member | Finance, Ways, & Means Appropriations Committee |
| Member | Education |
| Member | Consumer & Human Resources Committee |
| Member | Employee Affairs Subcommittee |
Community involvement
Volunteer work[3]
Charlie was a board member for 4 years at the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties from 2013–2017. He was a board member at the American Heart Association of Rutherford County for 5 years from 2012–2017. He was a county commissioner at the Rutherford County Commission for 8 years from 2010–2018. He was a board member on the Murfreesboro City School Foundation for 6 years from 2013–2019. He is currently a board member on the Linebaugh Library Foundation Board, where he has served since 2015. He is currently a board member at Oaklands Historic Mansion, where he has served since 2016.
Organizations
Charlie has been a part of the American Academy of Economics and Financial Experts (AAEFE) since 2015. He has been a part of National Association of Forensic Economists since January 2013.
Published work
Charlie published Calculating Economic Losses from Wrongful Incarceration in the Tennessee Bar Journal in July 2016. Charlie published Employee Tenure and Economic Losses in Wrongful Termination Cases in the Journal of Forensic Economics in 2013.
Honors and awards
In 1988, Charlie became an Eagle Scout, as a part of the Boy Scouts of America.[2] From 2008–2014, Charlie served as a chair in the Department of Economics and Finance at MTSU.[2]
References
- Broden, Scott. "Election 2018: What Baum, Osborne say about economy, jobs and roads in Rutherford County". Daily News Journal. USA Today Network. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- "Representative Charlie Baum". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- "Charles Baum Professor of Economics". LinkedIn. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- "Charlie Baum's Biography". Vote Smart Facts Matter. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- "Charlie Baum". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 28, 2020.