Ronnie Flippo
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Ronnie Flippo | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 5th district |
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In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1991 |
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Preceded by | Robert E. Jones, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Bud Cramer |
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Born | Ronnie Gene Flippo August 15, 1937 Florence, Alabama |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of North Alabama University of Alabama |
Profession | accountant |
Ronnie Gene Flippo (born August 15, 1937) is a former United States Congressman from Alabama.
Flippo was born August 15, 1937 in Florence, Alabama. He attended the University of North Alabama and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. This was followed up by a Masters degree in accounting from the University of Alabama. Flippo worked as a CPA after graduating from college, eventually starting his own accounting firm in 1971. That same year, he successfully ran as a Democrat for a seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. After two terms, he gave up his House seat to run for the Alabama Senate, again becoming a successful candidate.
In 1976, Flippo was elected to Congress. He served in the House until 1991, when he retired from his seat to run for Governor of Alabama. He was defeated in his bid for Governor and began a successful private management consulting firm, R.G. Flippo & Associates.
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United States House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 5th congressional district 1977–1991 |
Succeeded by Bud Cramer |
- 1937 births
- Living people
- Alabama State Senators
- American members of the Churches of Christ
- Members of the Alabama House of Representatives
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from Alabama
- People from Florence, Alabama
- University of Alabama alumni
- University of North Alabama alumni
- Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives
- Alabama Democrats