John Thrasher (Florida politician)
John Thrasher | |
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Thrasher in 2009 | |
| 15th President of Florida State University | |
| In office November 10, 2014 – August 15, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Eric J. Barron |
| Succeeded by | Richard McCullough |
| Member of the Florida Senate | |
| In office October 7, 2009 – November 7, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Jim King |
| Succeeded by | Travis Hutson |
| Constituency | 8th district (2009–2012) 6th district (2012–2014) |
| Chair of the Republican Party of Florida | |
| In office February 2010 – January 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Greer |
| Succeeded by | David Bitner |
| 90th Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office November 17, 1998 – November 21, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Webster |
| Succeeded by | Tom Feeney |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
| In office 1992–2000 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph "Joe" Arnall |
| Succeeded by | Dick Kravitz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 18, 1943 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | May 30, 2025 (aged 81) Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jean Thrasher |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Florida State University (BS, JD) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1966–1970 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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John E. Thrasher (December 18, 1943 – May 30, 2025) was an American politician and state legislator in Florida. He was a businessman, lawyer, and lobbyist who served as the 15th president of Florida State University. He was approved by the Florida Board of Governors on November 6, 2014, and took office on November 10, 2014. On September 11, 2020, Thrasher and the university board of trustees announced his retirement in a joint statement. In May 2021, Richard McCullough was chosen by Florida State University's board of trustees to succeed Thrasher.