Blair Thoreson

Blair Thoreson
Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
from the 44th district
In office
1999 - 2016
Personal details
Born (1964-05-06) May 6, 1964
Fargo, North Dakota
Political party North Dakota Republican Party
Spouse(s) Jennifer
Residence Fargo, North Dakota
Alma mater North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND Bachelors-Communications University of Mary, Fargo, ND campus Masters-Management
Profession Small business owner

Blair Thoreson is a former American politician. He served as a North Dakota Republican Party member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 44th Legislative District in Fargo, N.D. from 1999-2016.

Biography

Early life and Education

Blair Thoreson was born on May 6, 1964 in Fargo, North Dakota.[1] He received a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the North Dakota State University and a Master's degree in Management from the University of Mary.[1][2][3][4]

Career

Thoreson spent fourteen years employed in the telecommunications sector.[2] He is now a small business owner.[2]

From 1999-2016 he served as a Republican state representative for North Dakota, representing the 44th Legislative District in Fargo [1][2][3][4] He served as chairman of the House Appropriations - Government Operations committee.[1][2][3][4] Additionally, he served on the Administrative Rules, Budget Section, and Information Technology committees.[1][2][3][4]

Thoreson is now employed in government relations and regulatory affairs with Lockridge Grindal Nauen

Personal life

He is married to Jennifer Thoreson, and they have two children.[1][2][3][4] They reside in Fargo, where they attend the First Lutheran Church.[1][3][4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Representative Blair Thoreson Freedom Speaks Profile Archived October 5, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 InsideAlec Archived December 12, 2013, at the Wayback Machine., November/December 2013 p. 4
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 North Dakota Legislative Assembly - Representative Blair Thoreson
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Project Vote Smart - Representative Blair Thoreson (ND)


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