1. Jere Locke Beasley was born on December 12,1935 and is an American attorney and politician who served as the 22nd Lieutenant Governor of Alabama from 1971 to 1979; he briefly served as acting governor of Alabama from June 5 to July 7,1972, following the attempted assassination of Governor George Wallace.
Jere Beasley was raised in Clayton, Alabama, where his father ran a small grocery store.
Jere Beasley received a Bachelor of Science degree from Auburn University and in 1958 married Sara Baker.
Jere Beasley earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1962.
Jere Beasley worked for various law firms until he opened his own practice in 1965.
In 1970, Jere Beasley won the first round of the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor but he failed to win a majority.
Jere Beasley was serving as 22nd Lieutenant Governor when Governor George Corley Wallace was shot and severely injured in an assassination attempt in Laurel, Maryland, on May 15,1972.
In 1974, Jere Beasley faced a challenge from Charles Woods, who finished first in the primary.
Jere Beasley sought the nomination for governor in 1978, placing fifth.
In 2009, Jere Beasley served as the campaign chair for Alabama gubernatorial candidate Artur Davis.
In 1978, Jere Beasley ran for governor, but his campaign was unsuccessful.
Jere Beasley decided to leave politics and return to practicing law.
Jere Beasley was clear about his calling and the purpose of the firm.
On Jan 7,2024, Jere Beasley Allen celebrated its 45th anniversary.
Jere Beasley is noted as a trial lawyer, and his firm has a national reputation for winning major awards for its clients.
Jere Beasley is actively involved various civic endeavors, including the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Lions Club and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Jere Beasley is a member of the Staff Parish Relations for St James United Methodist Church.
In May 2018, Jere Beasley was selected as the recipient of the Montgomery Sunrise Rotary Club's public service achievement and contribution award, recognizing his dedication to helping others and improving the community and the River Region.