Preceded by David Bly Role Politician Name Kelby Woodard | Children 5 Spouse(s) Donna Succeeded by Bob Vogel | |
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Political party Republican Party of Minnesota Alma mater University of Dallas
University of North Texas
Georgetown University Occupation small business owner, legislator Party Republican Party of Minnesota Residence Belle Plaine, Minnesota, United States Education University of North Texas, University of Dallas, Georgetown University | ||
Informational interview with Rep. Kelby Woodard (R-20A)
Kelby G. Woodard (born April 1970) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented District 20A, which includes Le Sueur and Scott counties in the southeastern part of the state. He is also a small business owner of Trade Innovations, TRG Direct, and the Trusted Trade Alliance.
Contents
- Informational interview with Rep Kelby Woodard R 20A
- Reps kelby woodard and paul marquart on mn capitol conversations
- Early life education and career
- Minnesota House of Representatives
- References
Reps kelby woodard and paul marquart on mn capitol conversations
Early life, education, and career
Woodard graduated from the University of North Texas in Denton, receiving his B.S. in Criminal Justice. He went on to earn a Certificate of Global Security Management from Georgetown University and a M.B.A. in International Business from the University of Dallas. He worked for the U.S. Customs Service, was the Director of Supply Chain Assets Protection for Target Corporation, and was also a member of the Minnesota Civil Air Patrol and the Scott County Criminal Justice Advisory Board.
Minnesota House of Representatives
Woodard was first elected to the House in 2010, unseating incumbent David Bly by just 37 votes after a recount. He was re-elected in 2012.
On May 21, 2011, he joined the House Republican Majority in voting for a constitutional amendment to define marriage as a legal bond exclusively between a man and woman.
He announced on April 14, 2014 that he would not seek re-election.