Rick Pate
Rick Pate | |
|---|---|
| 30th Agriculture Commissioner of Alabama | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
| Governor | Kay Ivey |
| Preceded by | John McMillan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 6, 1955 Fort Rucker, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Julie Dismukes |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Auburn University (BS) |
Rick Pate (born April 6, 1955) is an American politician serving as the 30th Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries in Alabama. He previously served as mayor of Lowndesboro, Alabama from 2004 until his election as Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries in January 2019. He also served as chair of the Lowndes County Republican Party.
Pate graduated from Auburn University School of Agriculture in 1978. He is married to Julie Dismukes and they have two children.
He served as an elector pledged to Donald Trump and JD Vance in the 2024 Presidential Election.