After nearly two decades working in the private sector, Ralph Hudgens started Quality Propane, Inc. which he sold in 1987. Today, he owns and operates several successful businesses, and understands first-hand how insurance premiums impact companies of all sizes.
Ralph's public service began with an appointment in the first Bush administration. he went on to be elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1996 where he served until his election to the State Senate in 2002 where he continues to serve.
A loyal Republican, Ralph has served as a GOP delegate at the local, state, and federal level. He is committed to the party platform of lower taxes, less government, and strong family values. He is 100 percent pro-life and a champion of various pro-family causes.
As Chairman of the Insurance and Labor Committee, Vice-Chairman of the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, and Vice-Chairman of the Banking and Financial Institution, Ralph Hudgens is one of the state's foremost experts on insurance, business regulation, and consumer issues.
Ralph and his wife Suzanne, have four children and twelve grandchildren. He and his wife are active members at Winterville First Baptist Church.
