Brian Kroshus (born 1963/1964)[1] is an American businessman and politician serving as the Tax Commissioner of North Dakota. He is a former member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission. Kroshus was appointed to both positions by Governor Doug Burgum.
Brian Kroshus | |
|---|---|
| 25th Tax Commissioner of North Dakota | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2022 | |
| Governor | Doug Burgum |
| Preceded by | Ryan Rauschenberger |
| Member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission | |
| In office March 20, 2017 – January 4, 2022 | |
| Governor | Doug Burgum |
| Preceded by | Brian Kalk |
| Succeeded by | Sheri Haugen-Hoffart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1963 or 1964 (age 60–61) Fargo, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | North Dakota State University (BS) |
Early life and education
editKroshus was born in Fargo, North Dakota and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from North Dakota State University.[2] As a child, he participated in 4-H programs.[3]
Career
editA member of the Republican Party, Kroshus owns and operates a cattle and grain business. He also worked as the publisher of The Bismarck Tribune for 10 years, and later worked as a publisher of Lee Agri-Media Newspaper Group. He also worked for Forum Communications.
In February 2017, Kroshus was selected to serve as a member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission, succeeding Brian Kalk.[4] Kroshus was a candidate for re-election in 2018.[5] In 2019, he became chair of the Public Service Commission.[6] He was reelected in 2020 with 68% of the vote.[7] He served as chair in 2020.
References
edit- ^ Sisk, Amy R. (October 12, 2020). "Kroshus, Buchmann Face off Again for PSC Seat". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "Burgum appoints Kroshus to Public Service Commission". North Dakota Office of the Governor. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
- ^ "Commissioner Brian Kroshus: Public Service Commission, North Dakota". psc.nd.gov. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
- ^ "Brian Kroshus". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
- ^ "GOP's Brian Kroshus running to fill unexpired PSC term". AP NEWS. 2018-02-06. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
- ^ staff, Bismarck Tribune. "Public Service Commissioner Brian Kroshus seeking reelection". Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
- ^ "Statewide Election Results". North Dakota Secretary of State. 2020-11-12.