Donald Kenneth Sundquist was the 47th Governor of Tennessee, serving from 1995 to 2003.

Prior to becoming governor, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 1995, representing Tennessee’s 7th congressional district. He was a Republican Party member.

Sundquist was appointed to lead a national panel on Medicaid reform in July 2005. Michael Leavitt, HHS Secretary, appointed the panel. In 2008, he was the state vice chair for John McCain’s presidential campaign.

Sundquist left office to serve as a lobbyist for the firm he co-founded, Sundquist Anthony, now known as the Sundquist Group.

Don Sundquist Obituary & net worth at Death

Sundquist died in Memphis on August 27, 2023, aged 87, following surgery and a short illness.

Governor Sundquist was guided by a profound faith in God’s providence and dogged belief in the promise of America and the greatness of Tennessee.

He took great pride in bringing people together, regardless of differences, to work together for the common good.

His net worth at death however is unknown.