About Me
John Neely Kennedy was elected to his second term as State Treasurer in 2003. He was first elected Treasurer in 1999.
Kennedy’s public service includes Special Counsel to Governor Buddy Roemer from 1988-1992 and Secretary to the Governor’s cabinet from 1990-1992.
His private sector work includes a civil litigation practice as an attorney. He received his Juris Doctorate in 1977 from the University of Virginia. He is also a graduate of Oxford University.
Kennedy completed his undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University. He is a native of Zachary, Louisiana, and is an alumnus of Zachary High School.
He resides in Madisonville, Louisiana, with his wife, Rebecca and their son, Preston. They are members of the North Cross United Methodist Church.