John Tankersley
John Tankersley
John Tankersley is an expert on economics. He has written many articles on the subject and is a popular author.
He is currently a writer for The New York Times. He is an economics reporter and the author of The Riches of This Land: The Untold, True Story of America’s Middle Class.
Early Life and Education
John Tankersley was born on February 14, 1929 in Cordell, Oklahoma. He is the son of John Kirkham Garner and Myrtle Nix Garner. He received his education from West Point High School in Alabama and also served in the United States Army.
He married Patty Waters on Dec. 29, 1984 and they moved to Houston, Texas.
They lived there all but two years. When Patty died of colon cancer in 1999, she was buried on a lake they liked to sail on.
He has been touring with Combs for a few years now and it’s one of the most enjoyable tours he’s ever done, says Tankersley. He has never taken for granted the moments he gets to perform on stage and says it’s something he will always cherish.
Professional Career
John Tankersley was an incredible trial lawyer. He was always committed to his profession and served his community well.
He was a leader and advocate for the SC Bar, serving as President of the Association of the State Bar of South Carolina and as Chair of the Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Competence. He also devoted his time to increasing pro bono hours and expanding access to the legal system for all South Carolinians.
After practicing law for over 30 years, Tankersley opened his own carwash business, The Watershed, in Kissimmee, Florida. He and a partner sold their property and casualty insurance agency, and used the sale funds to finance the construction of the carwash.
Achievements and Honors
Tankersley served as an Army officer and was awarded a Bronze Star for valor. He was a member of the famous 1950 class from West Point that was sent directly to fight in the Korean War.
In his career, he has coached baseball at Prairie View A&M and had several of his students drafted into the major leagues. His teams have compiled a 387-855-1 record.
He also has a long history of coaching at the high school level. He has a number of district titles and two state championships to his credit.
As a county commissioner, Tankersley has been instrumental in advancing technology and embracing regional coalitions that help provide emergency services and environmental facilities. She has also served on the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Board of Managers.
Personal Life
John Tankersley was a proud husband and father, as well as a great friend. He was also a member of the military, serving with the United States Army Airborne and 101st Airborne Division, during which time he earned two Distinguished Service Crosses.
Aside from his exemplary military career, he was also an avid horse breeder and rider. He was particularly enamored of the Arabian horse and built a successful breeding operation in Tucson, Arizona. He is regarded as one of the best horse breeders in the country and was named one of the 50 Most Influential Horsemen by the American Quarter Horse Association. His achievements were matched by his personal charm and humor. His most notable contribution to the industry was his apprenticeship program, which taught hundreds of young people how to become saddle horse experts.
Net Worth
john tankersley has an estimated net worth of $25-34K. His estimated net worth is calculated by analyzing his income, assets and debts.
Throughout his career, John tankersley has owned several companies including Tankersley Foods and White Dairy Ice Cream. He also has a number of investments.
In 2013, Tankersley falsified his company’s tax return by causing checks created from WDIC accounts to non-existent trucking companies to be listed as corporate expenses. This resulted in a tax loss for the company.
In addition, he had the checks deposited into his personal bank accounts. He then failed to report the checks on his personal tax returns. He has been charged with two counts of tax fraud and faces up to six years in prison. He has agreed to pay restitution.