CORKER, Robert (Bob)

(1952—)

Senate Years of Service: 2007-
Party: Republican

CORKER, Robert (Bob), a Senator from Tennessee; born in Orangeburg, S.C., August 24, 1952; attended the public schools in Chattanooga, Tenn.; graduated with a bachelor of science degree in industrial management, University of Tennessee 1974; commercial real estate developer; construction company owner; unsuccessful candidate for the United States Senate 1994; commissioner, Tennessee Finance and Administration Department 1995-1996; mayor of Chattanooga 2001-2006; elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in 2006 for the term ending January 3, 2013.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present