Biography

William Francis "Bill" Hagerty IV, born on August 14, 1959, in Gallatin, Tennessee, is a Republican politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Tennessee since January 3, 2021. Prior to his Senate tenure, Hagerty was the U.S. Ambassador to Japan from 2017 to 2019 under President Donald Trump. He also served as the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development from 2011 to 2014. Before entering public service, Hagerty had a successful career in business, including roles as a management consultant and private equity investor.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business Administration from Vanderbilt University
• Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University Law School

Political Experience

• White House Fellow and staff member during the George H. W. Bush administration
• Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
• U.S. Ambassador to Japan
• Elected to the U.S. Senate representing Tennessee

Committee Assignments

• U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs
  • Chairman: Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance
• U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
  • Chairman: Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
• U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations
• U.S. Senate Committee on Rules & Administration