Blair Thoreson Explained

Blair Thoreson
State House:North Dakota
State:North Dakota
District:44th
Term:1999 - 2016
Alongside:Don Clark, Joshua Boschee
Succeeded:Incumbent
Party:North Dakota Republican Party
Birth Date:May 6, 1964
Birth Place:Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
Alma Mater:North Dakota State University, Fargo Bachelors-Communications University of Mary, Fargo campus Masters-Management
Profession:Small business owner Government Relations
Spouse:Jennifer
Residence:Fargo, North Dakota

Blair Thoreson (born May 6, 1964) is an American former politician. He served as a North Dakota Republican Party member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 44th Legislative District in Fargo from 1999 to 2016.

Biography

Early life and education

Blair Thoreson was born on May 6, 1964, in Fargo, North Dakota.[1] He received a bachelor's degree in communications from the North Dakota State University and a master's degree in management from the University of Mary.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Career

Thoreson spent fourteen years employed in the telecommunications sector.[2] He owns Three Lyons Pub in West Fargo.[2]

From 1999 to 2016 he served as a Republican state representative for North Dakota, representing the 44th Legislative District in Fargo [1] [2] [3] [4] He served as chairman of the House Appropriations - Government Operations committee.[1] [2] [3] [4] Additionally, he served on the Administrative Rules, Budget Section, and Information Technology committees.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Thoreson is employed in government relations and regulatory affairs with Primacy Strategy Group, based in St. Paul, Minnesota with offices in Bismarck, North Dakota and Washington, DC.

Personal life

Thoreson is married to Jennifer Thoreson, and they have two children.[1] [2] [3] [4] They reside in Fargo, where they attend the First Lutheran Church.[1] [3] [4]

References

https://www.threelyonspub.com

Notes and References

  1. http://www.freedomspeaks.com/official/78924/north-dakota-(nd)-state-representative-blair-b-thoreson-%5Bnd-house-of-representatives%5D Representative Blair Thoreson Freedom Speaks Profile
  2. http://alec.org/docs/Inside_ALEC_Nov_Dec_2013.pdf InsideAlec
  3. http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/63-2013/members/house/representative-blair-thoreson North Dakota Legislative Assembly - Representative Blair Thoreson
  4. http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=21222 Project Vote Smart - Representative Blair Thoreson (ND)