Quick Facts
Biography
Martin Daniel (born 17 December 1956) is a Republican party member and formally a member of Tennessee's House of Representatives, representing District 18 of Knox County from 2014 until his retirement from government in 2020.
Education and Background
Education
In 1982, Daniel went to University of Tennessee-Knoxville to study for his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business and Marketing. While there, he also earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in General Business. Martin Daniel also received a Juris Doctor at the University of Memphis in 1985.
Professional Experience
Daniel is currently a business owner and manager of Elevation Outdoor Advertising, LLC as well as serving president of Defeat Duchenne, Inc.
Other past experiences include:
- Owner of Tennessee Outdoor Advertising, Inc. (1992-1998).
- Owner of Emerald Outdoor Advertising (1993-1997).
- Owner of Delta Outdoor Advertising (1998-2002).
Political Experience
Daniel began his political career as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2014 and was re-elected in November 2018. Daniel barely won the victory in the 2018 election against Greg Mackay for seat in House of Representatives.
2018 Election
In 2018, Daniel's re-election victory for the District 18 against Greg Mackay.
| Candidates | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Daniel (Republican) | 12,865 | 52.5% |
| Greg Mackay (Democrat) | 12,118 | 48.5% |
Current Committees
| Chairman |
|---|
| Government Operations Committee |
| Joint Committee on Government Operations |
| Member |
|---|
| Calendar and Rules Committee |
| Joint Committee on Fiscal Review |
| Judiciary Committee |
| Subcommittee on Civil Justice |
| Subcommittee on Infrastructure |
| Transportation Committee |
Honors and awards
In 2017, Martin Daniel received both the "Guardian of Small Business" Award and Legislator of the Year, awarded by the Tennessee Community Organization.
Personal life
Daniel was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1956. He lives with his wife, Melissa, and their two children in Knoxville, Tennessee.
