Preceded by James Soletski Name John Klenke Succeeded by John Macco Religion Roman Catholic Party Republican Party | Children 6 Spouse Charlotte Klenke Political party Republican Role Politician | |
Born April 25, 1958 (age 66)
Green Bay, Wisconsin ( 1958-04-25 ) Alma mater UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee Profession business executive, politician Residence Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States Education University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee | ||
Klenke for 88th Assembly Wisconsin
John Klenke (born April 25, 1958) is a Wisconsin politician and legislator. He is a first-term Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 88th district.
Klenke graduated from University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1980 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (Finance) and from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 1982 with a Master of Business Administration degree (Taxation). He worked for Schneider National as a treasurer, vice president of corporate strategy, division president, and director of corporate tax. Klenke retired from his business executive position at Schneider National after being elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2010.
Klenke defeated two-term Democratic incumbent James Soletski in the November 2010 general election. Klenke was unopposed in the primary election.