Steve Gunderson (Montana 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]
Steve Gunderson | |
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Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 1 district | |
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Born | Seattle, Washington | May 31, 1957
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Cherie |
Children | 2 |
Occupation | Retired Businessman, politician |
Early life
On May 31, 1957, Gunderson was born in Seattle, Washington.[2]
In 1975, Gunderson graduated from Libby High School in Libby, Montana.[2][3]
Career
In military, Gunderson served in the Montana and North Dakota Army National Guard. Gunderson served as a Staff Sergeant, 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]
In 2016, Gunderson's political career began when he won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 1.[2] Gunderson is also a member of the Libby Asbestos Superfund Advisory Team.[5][6]
Personal life
Since 1979, Gunderson has been a resident of Libby, Montana.[4] Gunderson's wife is Cherie and has two sons, Dustin and Jason.[2][3]
References
- "Name : STEVE GUNDERSON (R)". The Montana Legislature. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
- "Representative Steve Gunderson's Biography". votesmart.org. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
- "2016 Election: House District 1. Republican Steve Gunderson faces Democrat Steve Haarstick". flatheadbeacon.com. October 11, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
- Larson, Seaborn (October 9, 2016). "Two New Comers Race For House District 1". dailyinterlake.com. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
- 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)