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Ed Hatchett

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Edward Hatchett
Auditor of Kentucky
In office
January 1, 1996 – January 5, 2004
GovernorPaul Patton
Ernie Fletcher
Preceded byBen Chandler
Succeeded byCrit Luallen
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationCentre College
University of Louisville (JD)
ProfessionAttorney

Edward "Ed" Hatchett is an American attorney and politician from Glasgow, Kentucky. A Democrat, Hatchett was the elected State Auditor in Kentucky from 1996 to 2004.[1]

Early life and education

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Hatchett received his bachelor's degree from Centre College and Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville.[1]

Career

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Hatchett began practicing law in 1977. From 1977 to 1988 he was vice president, trust and investment officer and secretary of New Farmers National Bank of Glasgow. Hatchett has held various appointed positions in associated with Kentucky state government including, Kentucky Commissioner of Financial Institutions and Kentucky securities administrator.[1]

Hatchett was elected Auditor of Public Accounts in Kentucky in 1995 and re-elected in 1999.[1]

Currently, Hatchett practices law as managing partner for Blue Spring Creek, LLC.[1]

Professional experience

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Hatchett has had the following professional experience:

  • Real Estate Broker, Hatchett Real Estate and Auction, 1977–present
  • Auctioneer, Hatchett Auction, 1976–present
  • President, United States Slag and ReClamation, 1978–1979
  • Assistant Cashier, Bank of Marshall Company, 1971–1976

Personal life

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Hatchett is currently married with three children; as well as two grandchildren.[2]

Hatchett practices the religion of Christianity.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Staff report (23 December 2009). "Ed Hatchett recommended for KACo post". Glasgow Daily Times. Glasgow, KY: Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Charles Kendall Hatchett's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
Party political offices
Preceded by Democratic nominee for Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts
1995, 1999
Succeeded by