Full Name:
John Austin Knecht
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Katy
Birth Place:
Tulsa, OK
Home City:
Bristrow, OK
Religion:
Christian
BS, Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, 2013
Candidate, Oklahoma State Senate, District 12, 2014
No caucus information on file.
Aviation Electronics Technician, United States Navy, Naval Air Force TACAMO squadron
Member, Cherokee Nation, present
Awards:
While in the NAVY, John received honors including the NAVY Battle "E" for efficiency and a Letter of Commendation from Vice Admiral T. J. Kilcline.
Father's Name:
John William Knecht
Father's Occupation:
Father worked in retail management.
Favorite Quote:
"Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty."
- Ronald Reagan
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Horses, cattle, ranching
Mother's Name:
Marquita Lynn
Mother's Occupation:
His mother was a career teacher in Oklahoma.
Pets (include names):
One cat, two dogs, three horses, and a coop full of chickens.