Jack Quinn (politician)

Jack Quinn
10th President of Erie Community College
In office April 2008 – July 2017
Preceded by	William D. Reuter (acting)
Succeeded by	Dan Hocoy
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2005
Preceded by	Louise Slaughter (redistricted)
Succeeded by	Brian Higgins
Constituency	30th district (1993–2003) 27th district (2003–05)
Town Supervisor of Hamburg
In office 1984–1993
Preceded by	Barbara C. Wicks
Succeeded by	John Michalek
Personal details
Born	(1951-04-13) April 13, 1951 (age 73) Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Political party	Republican[1]
Spouse	Mary Beth McAndrews[1]
Children	Jack III, Kara Elizabeth[1]
Residence(s)	Hamburg, New York, U.S.
Education	Siena College State University of New York at Buffalo

John Francis Quinn Jr. (born April 13, 1951) is a former President of Erie Community College (ECC),^[2][3][4] 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, D.C. 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.