Ronnie Flippo

Ronnie Flippo
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Alabama's 5th district
In office
January 3, 1977  January 3, 1991
Preceded by Robert E. Jones, Jr.
Succeeded by Bud Cramer
Member of the Alabama Senate
In office
1975-1977
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
In office
1971-1975
Personal details
Born Ronnie Gene Flippo
(1937-08-15) August 15, 1937
Florence, Alabama
Political party Democratic
Alma mater University of North Alabama
University of Alabama
Profession accountant

Ronnie Gene Flippo (born August 15, 1937) is a former United States Congressman from Alabama.

Flippo was born August 15, 1937 in Florence, Alabama. He 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. Flippo worked as a CPA after graduating from college, eventually starting his own accounting firm in 1971. That same year, he successfully ran as a Democrat for a seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. After two terms, he gave up his House seat to run for the Alabama Senate, again becoming a successful candidate.

In 1976, Flippo was elected to Congress. 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 for Governor and began a successful private management consulting firm, R.G. Flippo & Associates.

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Robert E. Jones, Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Alabama's 5th congressional district

1977–1991
Succeeded by
Bud Cramer
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