Preceded by John Ward Name Josh Heintzeman Spouse(s) Keri Role Politician | Children 5 Education Central Lakes College Alma mater Central Lakes College | |
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Born December 5, 1977 (age 46)
Minnesota ( 1977-12-05 ) Political party Republican Party of Minnesota Occupation small business owner legislator Party Republican Party of Minnesota Residence Nisswa, Minnesota, United States | ||
Interview with newly elected Rep. Josh Heintzeman (R-Nisswa)
Joshua "Josh" Heintzeman (born December 5, 1977) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 10A, which includes portions of Crow Wing County in northern Minnesota.
Contents
- Interview with newly elected Rep Josh Heintzeman R Nisswa
- Early life education and career
- Elections
- Committee Assignments
- Tenure
- Personal life
- References
Early life, education, and career
Born in Motley, Minnesota, Heintzeman was home-schooled by his parents. His junior year, Heintzeman enrolled as a PSEO student at Central Lakes College in Brainerd, Minnesota. He studied there from 1995-1997. He graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree in Business. He has owned a small-business since 1995 called Up Country Log that specializes in log building. Heintzeman serves on the Thirty Lakes Water Shed Board and is a member of the Brainerd Chamber of Commerce. He also served as the Chair of the Crow Wing County Republicans.
Elections
Heintzeman was elected on November 4, 2014 defeating the incumbent Rep. John Ward (DFL) by 6.83% or 1,108 votes.
Committee Assignments
For the 89th Legislative Session, Heintzeman is a part of the:
Tenure
Heintzeman was sworn in on January 6, 2015.
Personal life
Heintzeman married his wife Keri on June 26, 1999. They have 5 kids. They reside in Nisswa, Minnesota.