John Francis "Jack" Quinn, Jr. is the President of Erie Community College, and a former politician from the State of New York. He was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2005. Quinn's political views are Moderate-Conservative to Conservative, and his voting record reflects Centrist leanings. While in Congress, Quinn was active in numerous committees, subcommittees, and caucuses as chair or member. Prior to becoming a congressional representative, Quinn taught in Orchard Park, New York; worked at a steel plant; and was active in the Hamburg Town Council, as well as being the town's supervisor. After leaving Congress and prior to taking the top leadership post at ECC, Quinn was also president of a lobbying firm in Washington, DC. Quinn has two adult children, including his son, former New York State Assembly Member Jack Quinn, III; and his daughter, Kara Elizabeth. He currently resides in Hamburg with his wife, Mary Beth. [More at Wikipedia]

April 13th, 1951 in Buffalo  /  Died:   May 8th, 2024