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Ronnie Flippo (Ronnie Gene Flippo) was born on 15 August, 1937 in Florence, Alabama, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Ronnie Flippo's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 86 years old?
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Ronnie Gene Flippo |
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| Age |
86 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
15 August 1937 |
| Birthday |
15 August |
| Birthplace |
Florence, Alabama, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Ronnie Flippo Height, Weight & Measurements
At 86 years old, Ronnie Flippo height not available right now. We will update Ronnie Flippo's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Ronnie Flippo Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ronnie Flippo worth at the age of 86 years old? Ronnie Flippo’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Ronnie Flippo's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Ronnie Gene Flippo (born August 15, 1937) is an American politician and accountant who served seven terms as a United States Congressman from Alabama from 1977 to 1991.
Flippo was born August 15, 1937, in Florence, Alabama, to Claude Nathaniel Flippo and Esther McAfee.
Claude Flippo was killed in a construction accident in 1943.
In 1955 Ronnie graduated from Coffee High School in Florence.
After high school, he began work as an iron worker.
In 1958, he married Faye Cooper, with whom he would have six children.
Like his father, Ronnie suffered a significant construction accident, falling 55 feet while working at a Tennessee Valley Authority steam plant in 1961.
He survived, but was hospitalized for more than a year with major injuries.
He then attended the University of North Alabama and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.
This was followed up by a master's degree in accounting from the University of Alabama.
In 1970, he successfully ran as a Democrat for a seat in the Alabama House of Representatives.
After one term, he gave up his State House seat for a successful run for the Alabama Senate.
Flippo worked as a CPA after graduating from college, eventually starting his own accounting firm in 1971.
He also taught accounting at UNA prior to running for the state legislature.
In 1976, incumbent congressman Robert E. Jones, Jr. retired, necessitating a special election to fill the vacancy.
Flippo won the runoff on November 2, 1976.
He developed a reputation as a conservative Democrat, supporting business interests and fiscally conservative budgets.
In 1980, he addresses the Democratic National Convention, speaking about the role of the Democratic Party in the American South.
During his tenure, he was a leader on tax reform issues, as well as the debate on the modernization of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
He also led a successful three-year legislative battle to protect 28,000 acres in the Sipsey Wilderness Area within the Bankhead National Forest.
He served in the House until 1991, when he retired from his seat to run for Governor of Alabama.
He was defeated in his bid, finishing fourth in a field led by eventual winner Fob James.
After leaving politics, Flippo founded a private management consulting firm, R.G. Flippo & Associates.
He served on several boards and governing bodies, including the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, the Alabama Commission on Infrastructure, and the University of North Alabama Foundation.
He currently resides in Florence, Alabama.
