Michael Cryans

Michael Cryans is an American politician and former banker serving as a member of the Executive Council of New Hampshire from 1st district.[1]

Michael Cryans
Member of the
New Hampshire Executive Council
from the 1st district
Assumed office
January 2, 2019
Preceded byJoseph Kenney
Succeeded byJoseph Kenney (elect)
Personal details
BornLittleton, New Hampshire, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Julie
Children2
EducationSpringfield College (BA)

Early life and education

Cryans was born in Littleton, New Hampshire. After graduating from Littleton High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education from Springfield College.[2]

Career

After graduating from college, Cryans returned to Littleton High School as a teacher before starting a career in banking. Cryans served as Vice President of the Dartmouth Banking Company and later worked as Executive Director of Headrest, Inc., a substance abuse rehabilitation facility located in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

A Democrat, Cryans took office on January 2, 2019 after defeating Republican incumbent Joseph Kenney in the 2018 general election.[3] Cryans had previously sought the seat in 2014 and 2016, but lost both times to Kenney.[4][5]

Personal life

Cryans lives in Hanover, New Hampshire with his wife, Julie. They have two sons and two grandchildren.[6]

References
  1. "Contact Councilor Mike J. Cryans | District 1 | New Hampshire Executive Council". www.nh.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  2. "Councilor Michael J. Cryans Biography | District 1 | New Hampshire Executive Council". www.nh.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  3. "Michael Cryans". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  4. Staff, NHPR. "Kenney Wins Executive Council Seat To Replace Burton". www.nhpr.org. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  5. Press, Rik StevensAssociated. "Kenney wins NH Executive Council race over Cryans". Eagle-Tribune. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  6. "About Me". Mike Cryans. 2018-06-08. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
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