Tim Griffin 20th Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas Incumbent Assumed office January 13, 2015 Governor Asa Hutchinson Preceded by Mark Darr Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 2nd district In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2015 Preceded by Vic Snyder Succeeded by French Hill U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas In office December 20, 2006 – June 1, 2007 President George W. Bush Preceded by Bud Cummins Succeeded by Jane Duke Personal details Born John Timothy Griffin (1968-08-21) August 21, 1968 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. Political party Republican Spouse(s) Elizabeth Griffin Children 2 Education Hendrix College (BA) Pembroke College, Oxford Tulane University (JD) Military service Allegiance United States Service/branch United States Army Years of service 1996–present Rank Lieutenant Colonel Unit United States Army Reserve 172nd Infantry Brigade[1] Battles/wars Iraq War Awards Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal (6) Army Achievement Medal (5) Combat Action Badge