David's Biography
Senator Krol and his wife Molly.
Name: David Edward Krol
Date of Birth: March 28th, 1952
Place of Birth: Athens, Georgia
Place of Residence: Savannah, Georgia
Party: Republican
Religion: Southern Baptist
Family Information: Son of John Francis Krol (B. 1930, m. 1952) and Martha Lynn Krol, nee Bradburn (B. 1928, m. 1952, d. 1998). Husband of Molly Elizabeth Krol, nee Moulton (B. 1953, m. 1970). Father of Emily Katherine Myers, nee Krol (B. 1972, m. 2003), Francis Lewis Krol (B. 1975, m. 1996), and Benjamin Donald Krol (B. 1979). Father-in-Law of Alan Jacob Myers (B. 1972, m. 2003), and Olivia Cynthia Krol, nee Richardson (B.1978, m. 1996). He has 3 grandchildren.
Education History:
BA in Pre-Law from the University of Georgia (1974)
JD from the University of Georgia (1978)
Occupational History:
- Cashier, Publix-Athens Store (1970-1974)
- Editor of The Red and Black (1973-1974)
- Paralegal at Myers & Johnson (1974-1978)
- Junior Criminal Defense Lawyer, Myers & Johnson (1978-1982)
- US Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia (1982-1986)
- Republican Nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia (1986)
- Georgia State Senator, 2nd District (1987-1993)
- Republican Nominee for Governor of Georgia (1990)
- Legal Advisor to Governor Zell Miller (1993-1995)
- Attorney General of Georgia (1995-2003)
- Senior Partner, Myers, Krol, & Johnson (2003-2005)
- United States Class 3 Senator from Georgia (2005-Present)
David Edward Krol, born March 28th, 1952, always believed he would go on to do great things. His father, John Francis Krol, was a State Senator and his mother, Martha Lynn, was a nanny for the neighborhood children. David was their first child and their only son. He attended the local, public schools for Elementary-, Middle-, and High School, although he was put into special classes for above average students. He met his future wife, Molly Moulton, in 1968 at Cedar Shoals High School at a school dance. They were both shy and had to be introduced through friends. They dated from that night on, and were married in a small ceremony in 1970 in David’s Parent’s backyard. Also in 1970 David enrolled at the University of Georgia, receiving his BA in Pre-Law in 1974. During this time he worked as a cashier at the local Publix Super-Market. David and Molly’s first child, daughter Emily, was born in 1972. Following his graduation with the Pre-Law degree, David moved on to receive his JD. Using connections his father had, David was employed as a Paralegal at the Athens-based law firm Myers & Johnson during his JD studies. When David was a Junior at The Georgia University School of Law Molly gave birth to their second child, son Francis. Upon completion of his JD studies David was promoted to Junior Criminal Defense Lawyer at Myers & Johnson. David was known for taking any case that was presented to him, and he spent many hours hunched over yellow legal pads, trying to learn as much as possible. The Krols had their third and final child, son Benjamin, in 1979. David had a reputation as one the most committed lawyers in the area. It is because of this reputation, and the recommendation of Governor George Busbee, that David was appointed by President Reagan to serve as the US Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia. He was confirmed by the Senate and received his commission in 1983. He served for 4 years as the US Attorney, gaining a reputation for being hard on organized crime and civil rights violations. In 1986 David decided to toss his hat into the ring and vie for his father’s former State Senate Seat. David led in polls, as he faces no primary challenger, but faced an unexpected complication: The state Republican Party nominated him to be their candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Under the “LBJ Rule” David ran for both seats. He was unprepared and not ready for statewide office, leading him to lose the Lieutenant Governor’s race but he still won his State Senate Seat by a comfortable margin. During his 3 terms David served on various committees: Judiciary, Insurance and Labor, and Special Judiciary. In 1990 David sought the Governor’s Mansion, running for the second time for statewide office. He won the nomination over State Representative Johnny Isakson, whom David portrayed as inexperienced and not ready to lead the state. David lost the General Election to Lieutenant Governor Zell Miller by 8 points, although Miller and Krol would go on to become allies and friends in the state. After 6 years in the State Senate, at the age of 41, David decided to leave politics and spend more time with his family. However his new found friend Zell Miller wouldn’t allow it, Miller brought Krol into the Executive Office as a Legal Advisor in 1993. David enjoyed being around the Conservative Miller and remained with the Governor for 2 years before launching his campaign for Attorney General of Georgia. The Primary was not a problem, as he had the support of the establishment, and the general was not close. David campaigned as a learned legal scholar, and a bi-partisan politician in a heavily Democratic state, which led to a large victory. Governor Miller and Attorney General Krol were so friendly towards each other some newspapers cited they were “the First Couple of Georgia”. David spent two terms as Attorney General, spending much of it protecting first responders and veterans, before officially retiring from politics...again. David re-joined Myers, & Johnson, now a Senior Partner. Always one who wanted to move up in life David was not content to remain as a Senior Partner at Myers, Krol, & Johnson. He began to test the waters for a Senate campaign in 2004 with a few speaking engagements across the state. David liked what he saw and prepared for a rematch with his old enemy, Johnny Isakson. Isakson was now a Third-Term Congressman and provided a tough competition to Krol, the former Attorney General. However Krol pulled off a 3% Primary victory through a dirty and long campaign, launching him into an easy General Election. He faced First-Term Congresswoman Denise Majette, and won with 57.8% of the vote. Many attributed his win to the popularity of President Terrus, and the large Conservative voter turn-out. He took his seat on January 3rd, 2005.
Date of Birth: March 28th, 1952
Place of Birth: Athens, Georgia
Place of Residence: Savannah, Georgia
Party: Republican
Religion: Southern Baptist
Family Information: Son of John Francis Krol (B. 1930, m. 1952) and Martha Lynn Krol, nee Bradburn (B. 1928, m. 1952, d. 1998). Husband of Molly Elizabeth Krol, nee Moulton (B. 1953, m. 1970). Father of Emily Katherine Myers, nee Krol (B. 1972, m. 2003), Francis Lewis Krol (B. 1975, m. 1996), and Benjamin Donald Krol (B. 1979). Father-in-Law of Alan Jacob Myers (B. 1972, m. 2003), and Olivia Cynthia Krol, nee Richardson (B.1978, m. 1996). He has 3 grandchildren.
Education History:
BA in Pre-Law from the University of Georgia (1974)
JD from the University of Georgia (1978)
Occupational History:
- Cashier, Publix-Athens Store (1970-1974)
- Editor of The Red and Black (1973-1974)
- Paralegal at Myers & Johnson (1974-1978)
- Junior Criminal Defense Lawyer, Myers & Johnson (1978-1982)
- US Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia (1982-1986)
- Republican Nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia (1986)
- Georgia State Senator, 2nd District (1987-1993)
- Republican Nominee for Governor of Georgia (1990)
- Legal Advisor to Governor Zell Miller (1993-1995)
- Attorney General of Georgia (1995-2003)
- Senior Partner, Myers, Krol, & Johnson (2003-2005)
- United States Class 3 Senator from Georgia (2005-Present)
David Edward Krol, born March 28th, 1952, always believed he would go on to do great things. His father, John Francis Krol, was a State Senator and his mother, Martha Lynn, was a nanny for the neighborhood children. David was their first child and their only son. He attended the local, public schools for Elementary-, Middle-, and High School, although he was put into special classes for above average students. He met his future wife, Molly Moulton, in 1968 at Cedar Shoals High School at a school dance. They were both shy and had to be introduced through friends. They dated from that night on, and were married in a small ceremony in 1970 in David’s Parent’s backyard. Also in 1970 David enrolled at the University of Georgia, receiving his BA in Pre-Law in 1974. During this time he worked as a cashier at the local Publix Super-Market. David and Molly’s first child, daughter Emily, was born in 1972. Following his graduation with the Pre-Law degree, David moved on to receive his JD. Using connections his father had, David was employed as a Paralegal at the Athens-based law firm Myers & Johnson during his JD studies. When David was a Junior at The Georgia University School of Law Molly gave birth to their second child, son Francis. Upon completion of his JD studies David was promoted to Junior Criminal Defense Lawyer at Myers & Johnson. David was known for taking any case that was presented to him, and he spent many hours hunched over yellow legal pads, trying to learn as much as possible. The Krols had their third and final child, son Benjamin, in 1979. David had a reputation as one the most committed lawyers in the area. It is because of this reputation, and the recommendation of Governor George Busbee, that David was appointed by President Reagan to serve as the US Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia. He was confirmed by the Senate and received his commission in 1983. He served for 4 years as the US Attorney, gaining a reputation for being hard on organized crime and civil rights violations. In 1986 David decided to toss his hat into the ring and vie for his father’s former State Senate Seat. David led in polls, as he faces no primary challenger, but faced an unexpected complication: The state Republican Party nominated him to be their candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Under the “LBJ Rule” David ran for both seats. He was unprepared and not ready for statewide office, leading him to lose the Lieutenant Governor’s race but he still won his State Senate Seat by a comfortable margin. During his 3 terms David served on various committees: Judiciary, Insurance and Labor, and Special Judiciary. In 1990 David sought the Governor’s Mansion, running for the second time for statewide office. He won the nomination over State Representative Johnny Isakson, whom David portrayed as inexperienced and not ready to lead the state. David lost the General Election to Lieutenant Governor Zell Miller by 8 points, although Miller and Krol would go on to become allies and friends in the state. After 6 years in the State Senate, at the age of 41, David decided to leave politics and spend more time with his family. However his new found friend Zell Miller wouldn’t allow it, Miller brought Krol into the Executive Office as a Legal Advisor in 1993. David enjoyed being around the Conservative Miller and remained with the Governor for 2 years before launching his campaign for Attorney General of Georgia. The Primary was not a problem, as he had the support of the establishment, and the general was not close. David campaigned as a learned legal scholar, and a bi-partisan politician in a heavily Democratic state, which led to a large victory. Governor Miller and Attorney General Krol were so friendly towards each other some newspapers cited they were “the First Couple of Georgia”. David spent two terms as Attorney General, spending much of it protecting first responders and veterans, before officially retiring from politics...again. David re-joined Myers, & Johnson, now a Senior Partner. Always one who wanted to move up in life David was not content to remain as a Senior Partner at Myers, Krol, & Johnson. He began to test the waters for a Senate campaign in 2004 with a few speaking engagements across the state. David liked what he saw and prepared for a rematch with his old enemy, Johnny Isakson. Isakson was now a Third-Term Congressman and provided a tough competition to Krol, the former Attorney General. However Krol pulled off a 3% Primary victory through a dirty and long campaign, launching him into an easy General Election. He faced First-Term Congresswoman Denise Majette, and won with 57.8% of the vote. Many attributed his win to the popularity of President Terrus, and the large Conservative voter turn-out. He took his seat on January 3rd, 2005.