George F. Wingard Explained

George F. Wingard
State:Oregon
State Senate:Oregon
District:20th
Term Start:1971
Term End:1983
Successor:Margie Hendriksen
Party:Republican
Birth Date:6 November 1935
Birth Place:Amboy, Washington
Profession:Real Estate, Multi-family construction builder, Doctorate in archeology and local businessman.
Residence:Eugene, Oregon
Spouse:Rhea
Children:Carol, Gail, George

George F. Wingard (born November 6, 1935) is an American businessman who served a member of the Oregon House of Representatives and Oregon State Senate.

He was born in Amboy, Washington, and attended the University of Oregon. He was a builder and businessman.[1] Wingard served one term in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1969 to 1971 prior to his election to the senate. He ran for State Treasurer of Oregon in 1980 and 1992. He also served on the city council of Eugene, Oregon. Currently a Democrat, At 87 an avid antique race car restorer and race car driver at Laguna Seca and at the Goodwood Festival of Speed[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Oregon Blue Book. . 1973 . October 10, 2014.
  2. News: Businessman plans to run for treasurer . Harry . Esteve . February 1, 1992 . 1B . Eugene Register-Guard . Eugene, Oregon . October 10, 2014.
  3. News: The Candidates' Forum . October 4, 1982 . 9A . Eugene Register-Guard . Eugene, Oregon . October 10, 2014.