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Bill Hagerty
NameBill Hagerty
CaptionOfficial portrait, 2021
StateTennessee
Jr/srUnited States Senator
AlongsideMarsha Blackburn
Term startJanuary 3, 2021
PredecessorLamar Alexander
Office1United States Ambassador to Japan
President1Donald Trump
Term start1August 31, 2017
Term end1July 22, 2019
Predecessor1Caroline Kennedy
Successor1Joseph M. Young (acting)
Birth date14 August 1959
Birth placeGallatin, Tennessee, U.S.
PartyRepublican
SpouseChrissy Hagerty, 1991
EducationVanderbilt University (BA), Vanderbilt University Law School (JD)

Bill Hagerty is an American politician, businessman, and diplomat serving as the junior United States senator from Tennessee since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the United States Ambassador to Japan in the Trump administration from 2017 to 2019. Before his diplomatic role, Hagerty had a lengthy career in private equity, venture capital, and served in various economic policy roles for Tennessee state government.

Early life and education

Bill Hagerty was born in Gallatin, Tennessee, and grew up in the nearby community of Sumner County. He attended Vanderbilt University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Following his undergraduate studies, Hagerty remained at Vanderbilt University Law School, receiving his Juris Doctor degree. During his time in Nashville, he developed an early interest in public policy and economic development.

Business career

After law school, Hagerty began his career at the Boston Consulting Group in Chicago, focusing on corporate strategy. He later co-founded the private equity firm Hagerty Peterson & Company and served as a managing director of Trinity Partners, a venture capital firm. His business career included significant work with startup companies and investments across various sectors. Hagerty also served as the commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development under Governor Bill Haslam, where he helped recruit major corporations like the Volkswagen Group to the state.

Political career

Hagerty's political involvement began with roles in the presidential transition for George H. W. Bush and as a staff assistant in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs. He later served as a senior advisor to the Mitt Romney presidential campaign in 2012, focusing on economic policy. His most prominent political appointment came in 2017 when President Donald Trump nominated him to serve as the United States Ambassador to Japan, a post he held until 2019. In this role, he worked closely with Prime Minister Shinzō Abe on issues including North Korea and trade negotiations.

U.S. Senate

In 2019, with the endorsement of President Donald Trump, Hagerty launched his campaign for the United States Senate seat being vacated by retiring Senator Lamar Alexander. He won the Republican primary against candidates including Manny Sethi and went on to defeat the Democratic nominee, Marquita Bradshaw, in the general election. Since taking office in 2021, Hagerty has served on the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Political positions

Hagerty is a staunch conservative, aligning with the America First agenda. He is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, has advocated for strict immigration policies, and opposes the Affordable Care Act. On foreign policy, he takes a hardline stance against the People's Republic of China, supports a strong alliance with Israel, and has been critical of the Iran nuclear deal. Hagerty voted against certifying the 2020 presidential election results from Pennsylvania and Arizona following the January 6 Capitol attack.

Personal life

Hagerty is married to Chrissy Hagerty, and the couple has four children. He is a member of the Brentwood United Methodist Church in Brentwood, Tennessee. An avid outdoorsman, Hagerty enjoys hunting and fishing. He has served on the boards of several organizations, including the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Tennessee State Museum.

Category:1959 births Category:Living people Category:United States senators from Tennessee Category:American businesspeople Category:United States ambassadors to Japan Category:Republican Party United States senators Category:Vanderbilt University alumni Category:People from Gallatin, Tennessee