Keith Regier
Keith Regier is a former American educator businessman and politician from Montana. Regier is a Republican member of Montana Senate for District 3. Regier is a former Republican member of Montana House of Representatives.
Keith Regier | |
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Member of the Montana Senate from the 3rd district | |
Assumed office January 2, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Bruce Tutvedt |
Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
In office January 7, 2015 – January 2, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Ed Lieser |
Succeeded by | Matt Regier |
Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
In office January 5, 2009 – January 7, 2015 | |
Preceded by | George Everett |
Succeeded by | Ed Lieser |
Personal details | |
Born | 1949 (age 71–72) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Jolene Regier |
Relatives | Matt Regier (son), Amy Regier (daughter) |
Alma mater | University of Nebraska |
Occupation | Educator, businessman, politician |
Education
Regier earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from University of Nebraska.[1]
Career
Regier was a teacher. As a businessman, Regier became the owner of Stillwater Sod.
In November 2008, Regier was elected to Montana House of Representatives District 5 which represents the Kalispell area. [1][2] After the 2010 census he was reassigned to District 4. He was selected as the majority whip in the 2011 legislative session. Regier served as Majority Leader during the 2015-2016 session.[3]
In 2016, he was elected to Senate District 3.[4] The seat was vacated by Bruce Tutvedt due to term limits.
Personal life
Regier's wife is Jolene Regier. They have three children. Regier and his family live in Kalispell, Montana. Regier's son is Matt Regier, a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 4. Regier's daughter is Amy Regier, a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 6. [1][5][6]
References
- "Keith Regier's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- Montana Legislature. "Keith Regier". Retrieved 24 September 2011.
- "Montana Legislature: 64th Session". leg.mt.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-08-30. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
- "Keith Regier". Montana Legislature. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- "Is a Regier legislative dynasty developing in the Flathead?". flatheadmemo.com. October 8, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
- "Ideological battles rage in Montana GOP legislative primaries". missoulacurrent.com. May 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2020.