Blair Thoreson (born May 6, 1964) is an American former politician. He served as a North Dakota Republican Party member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 44th Legislative District in Fargo from 1999 to 2016.
Blair Thoreson | |
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Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
In office 1999 - 2016 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Fargo, North Dakota, U.S. | May 6, 1964
Political party | North Dakota Republican Party |
Spouse | Jennifer |
Residence | Fargo, North Dakota |
Alma mater | North Dakota State University, Fargo Bachelors-Communications University of Mary, Fargo campus Masters-Management |
Profession | Small business owner |
Biography
editEarly life and education
editBlair 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
editThoreson spent 14 years employed in the telecommunications sector.[2] He owns Three Lyons Pub in West Fargo.[2]
From 1999 to 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 employed in government relations and regulatory affairs with Primacy Strategy Group, based in St. Paul, Minnesota with offices in Bismarck, North Dakota and Washington, DC.
Personal life
editThoreson 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
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Representative Blair Thoreson Freedom Speaks Profile Archived October 5, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c d e f g InsideAlec Archived December 12, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, November/December 2013 p. 4
- ^ a b c d e f North Dakota Legislative Assembly - Representative Blair Thoreson
- ^ a b c d e f Project Vote Smart - Representative Blair Thoreson (ND)