David Givens' Biography
- State Senate (KY) - District 9, Republican President Pro Tempore
On The Ballot: Running, Republican for State Senate (KY) - District 9
Contact Information
Post Office Box 12
Greensburg, KY 42743
Office
700 Capital Avenue
Capitol Room 236
Frankfort, KY 40601
Post Office Box 12
Greensburg, KY 42743
Full Name:
David P. Givens
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Lynne; 3 Children: Hannah, Matthew, Michael
Birth Date:
12/26/1966
Home City:
Greensburg, KY
Religion:
Presbyterian
MA, Communication, Western Kentucky University, 1997
BS, Agriculture, Western Kentucky University, 1989
President Pro Tempore, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, 2021-present
Senator, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, District 9, 2009-present
Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, District 9, 2024
Member, Agriculture Committee
Member, Appropriations and Revenue Committee
Member, Committee on Committees
Member, Education Committee
Member, Joint Committee on Agriculture
Member, Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue
Member, Joint Committee on Education
Member, Joint Committee on Health, Welfare, and Family Services
Member, Legislative Research Commission
Member, Rules Committee
Former Chair, Education Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate
Former Member, Enrollment Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate
Former Member, Health Services Committee, Kentucky State Senate
Former Member, Joint Committee on Health and Welfare, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate
Former Member, Kentucky Career and Technical Education Task Force, Kentucky State Senate
Former Member, Subcommittee on 2016-2018 Budget Preparation and Submission, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate
Former Member, Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate
Former Member, Subcommittee on Rural Issues, State Senate
Primary Stockholder/Beef Producer, Green River Cattle Company, 2001-present
Managing Partner, Central Farmer's Supply, 1989-present
Board Member, Green River Cattle Company, 2001-present
Treasurer, Agribusiness Association of Kentucky
Business and Industry Representative, Craft Advisory Committee, Green County Area Technology Center
Elder/Sunday School Teacher, Ebenezer Presbyterian Church
Founding Board Member, Green County Agricultural Development Council
Founding Director, Green County Cattlemen's Association
Member, Green County Extension Council
Former Representative, Lake Cumberland Area Extension Council
Coach, Upward Basketball
Awards:
Valedictorian Green County High School, 1985
Spouse's Occupation:
Biology Teacher at Green County High School, Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach