Joshua "Josh" Heintzeman (born December 5, 1977) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 10A, which includes portions of Crow Wing County in northern Minnesota.
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Early life, education, and career
Born in Motley, Minnesota, Heintzeman was home-schooled by his parents. His junior year, Heintzeman enrolled as a PSEO student at Central Lakes College in Brainerd, Minnesota. He studied there from 1995-1997. He graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree in Business. He has owned a small-business since 1995 called Up Country Log that specializes in log building. Heintzeman serves on the Thirty Lakes Water Shed Board and is a member of the Brainerd Chamber of Commerce. He also served as the Chair of the Crow Wing County Republicans.
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Minnesota House of Representatives
Elections
Heintzeman was elected on November 4, 2014 defeating the incumbent Rep. John Ward (DFL) by 6.83% or 1,108 votes.
Committee Assignments
For the 89th Legislative Session, Heintzeman is a part of the:
- Environment & Natural Resources Policy & Finance Committee
- Higher Education Policy & Finance Committee
- Vice-Chair of the Legacy Funding Finance Committee.
Tenure
Heintzeman was sworn in on January 6, 2015.
Personal life
Heintzeman married his wife Keri on June 26, 1999. They have 5 kids. They reside in Nisswa, Minnesota.
References
External links
- Josh Heintzeman at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?id=15435
- http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?ID=15435
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