Steve Gunderson (Montana politician)
Steve Gunderson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald Bennett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 31, 1957 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cherie |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Libby, Montana, U.S. |
| Occupation | Retired businessman, politician |
Steve Gunderson is an American politician from Montana. Gunderson serves as a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives from District 1, including Libby, Montana.[1]
Early life
[edit]On May 31, 1957, Gunderson was born in Seattle, Washington.[1][2]
In 1975, Gunderson graduated from Libby High School in Libby, Montana.[1][2][3]
Career
[edit]Gunderson served in the Montana Army National Guard and North Dakota Army National Guard for eight years.[1] He served as a Staff Sergeant,[1] Combat Engineer Senior NCO.[3]
Gunderson is a retired businessman in Montana. Gunderson owned a RadioShack store, bail bondsman service, and a storage unit business in Libby, Montana.[4] Gunderson is the cofounder of Montanore Positive Action Committee, an advocacy group.[4]
On November 8, 2016, Gunderson won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 1. Gunderson defeated Donald Coats with 72.50% of the votes.[5] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Gunderson won the election and continued serving District 1. Gunderson defeated Donald Coats with 72.94% of the votes.[6][2]
Gunderson is also a member of the Libby Asbestos Superfund Advisory Team.[7][8]
Personal life
[edit]Since 1979, Gunderson has been a resident of Libby, Montana.[4] Gunderson's wife is Cherie Gunderson.[1] They have two sons,[1] Dustin and Jason.[2][3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g "Copper Book: Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2021". Montana State Legislature. Montana Legislative Services Division. p. 42. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Steve Gunderson's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- ^ a b c "2016 Election: House District 1. Republican Steve Gunderson faces Democrat Steve Haarstick". flatheadbeacon.com. October 11, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
- ^ a b c Larson, Seaborn (October 9, 2016). "Two New Comers Race For House District 1". dailyinterlake.com. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
- ^ "MT State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ^ "MT State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- ^ Ouellet, Nicky (December 19, 2018). "Montana Prepares To Take Control of Libby Superfund Site Cleanup". mtpr.org. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
- ^ "Libby Asbestos Superfund Advisory Team". deq.mt.gov. Retrieved January 17, 2019. (Established by Senate bill 315)