Sandy Layman

Sandy Layman is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, she represents District 5B in northern Minnesota.

Sandy Layman
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 5B district
Assumed office
January 3, 2017
Preceded byTom Anzelc
Succeeded bySpencer Igo (elect)
Commissioner of the Iron Range Resources Board
In office
May 5, 2003 – January 3, 2011
Preceded byJohn Swift
Succeeded byTony Sertich
Personal details
Born (1950-10-05) October 5, 1950
Political partyRepublican Party of Minnesota
Spouse(s)Bill
Children2
ResidenceCohasset
Alma materConcordia University
University of St. Thomas
Occupationconsultant

Early life, education, and career

Layman graduated from Brooklyn Center High School. She attended Concordia University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in organizational management and communications, and the University of St. Thomas, graduating with a Master of Business Administration in executive management.[1]

Layman was the president of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce from 1987 to 1997, president of the Itasca Development Corporation from 1997 to 2003, commissioner of the Iron Range Resources Board for Governor Tim Pawlenty from 2003 to 2011, and an adjunct professor at the College of St. Scholastica from 2011 to 2016.[1] She is on the boards of the Entrepreneur Fund, Itasca Community Television, and the editorial committee of the Rural Minnesota Journal. She is a consultant at her firm, Layman Consulting.[2]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Layman was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016, defeating Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) incumbent Tom Anzelc.

Personal life

Layman and her husband, Bill, have two children. They reside in Cohasset, where they are members of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.[2]

References
  1. Myers, John (October 22, 2016). "Anzelc faces Layman, Barsness for House 5B seat". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
  2. "Layman announces run for House 5B seat". Grand Rapids Herald-Review. Adams Publishing Group. February 23, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
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