Sam Britton | |
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| Commissioner for the Southern District of the Mississippi Public Service Commission | |
| In office January 2016 – January 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Renfroe |
| Succeeded by | Dane Maxwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 30, 1956 Waynesboro, Mississippi |
| Died | October 16, 2023 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Robin Robinson |
| Domestic partner | Robin Robinson |
| Alma mater | University of Southern Mississippi |
Sam Britton (July 30, 1956 – October 16, 2023) is a former Republican member of the Mississippi Public Service Commission representing the Southern District, serving one term from January 2016 to January 2020.[1]
Early life and education
Sam Britton was born on July 30, 1956 and grew up in Waynesboro, Mississippi.[1] His mother, Sytilee Britton, worked in the school lunch room and drove a school bus. His father, Ellis Britton, Sr., worked in the oil industry as a roughneck.
Britton graduated from Jones County Junior College before attending the University of Southern Mississippi where he completed a business degree. After completing college, he worked at his uncle's pipeline construction business. In the early 1980s, Birton returned to the University of Southern Mississippi and got a degree in accounting. He then completed the requirements to become a CPA.[2]
Career
After college, Britton worked in the State Auditor and State Tax Commission offices before starting his own accounting firm. He then shifted into investment banking. He was recognized in 2014 as a "Mississippi Leader in Finance" by the Mississippi Business Journal.[2][3]
Politics
Britton was elected to the Mississippi Public Service Commission for the Southern District as a Republican in November 2015 with over 60% of the vote defeating Democratic candidate Tom Blanton and Reform candidate Lonny Spence.[4] He ran for Secretary of State of Mississippi in the 2019 Mississippi elections, but lost to Michael Watson.[5]
Personal life
Britton died on October 16, 2023 from cancer at the age of 67.[1]
Jones met his wife, Robin Robinson, in the fall of 1974 at college. His wife is the former State Rep for the 88th district and is now the state senator for the 42nd district, assuming office in 2024.[1][2] They had one daughter together. He was Methodist and served in leadership posittions in his local church.[3][2]
Britton completed several marathons including the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., The New York City Marathon and the San Francisco Marathon.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Corder, Frank (2023-10-18). "Former Southern District PSC Commissioner Sam Britton has died". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Samuel Franklin Britton". Hattiesburg American. October 18, 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- 1 2 Stribling, Will (2019-07-03). "Sam Britton Bio". Mississippi Today. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ↑ Hampton, Paul (November 3, 2015). "Britton defeats Blanton in race for Mississippi PSC". Sun Herald. Biloxi, Mississippi. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
- ↑ Zhu, Wilton Jackson, Giacomo Bologna and Alissa (August 6, 2019). "Mississippi secretary of state race: Watson, DuPree secure primary victories". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
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