Mark Hargrove Explained

Mark Hargrove
State House:Washington
District:47th
Term Start:January 10, 2011
Term End:January 14, 2019
Predecessor:Geoff Simpson
Successor:Debra Entenman
Birth Name:Mark Donald Hargrove
Birth Date:25 November 1956
Birth Place:San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Alma Mater:United States Air Force Academy
Party:Republican
Occupation:Pilot, educator, politician
Spouse:Sandy Hargrove
Children:2
Residence:Covington, Washington
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Allegiance: United States

Mark Donald Hargrove[1] (born November 25, 1956) is an American USAF pilot, commercial pilot instructor, educator, and politician from Washington. Hargrove is a former Republican member of Washington House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019.

Early life

On November 21, 1956, Hargrove was born in San Antonio, Texas.

Education

In 1979, Hargrove earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering mechanics from United States Air Force Academy.

Career

In 1980, Hargrove became a C-141 pilot for the USAF, until 1984. In 1984, Hargrove became a math instructor for United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School, until 1987. In 1987, Hargrove became an instructor pilot for Boeing.

On November 2, 2010, Hargrove won an election and became a Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Geoff Simpson with 56.33% of the votes. Hargrove began his term on January 10, 2011.[2] On November 6, 2012, as an incumbent, Hargrove won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Bud Sizemore with 50.15% of the votes.[3] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Hargrove won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Chris Barringer with 55.67% of the votes.[4] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Hargrove won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Brooke Valentine with 57.08% of the votes.[5] [6] [7]

Awards

Personal life

Hargrove's wife is Sandy Hargrove. They have two children. Hargrove and his family live in Covington, Washington.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Polaris. United States Air Force Academy. 1978. December 24, 2021.
  2. Web site: WA State House District 47 Seat 1 . ourcampaigns.com . November 2, 2010 . September 7, 2021.
  3. Web site: WA State House District 47 Seat 1 . ourcampaigns.com . November 6, 2012 . September 8, 2021.
  4. Web site: WA State House District 47 Seat 1 . ourcampaigns.com . November 4, 2014 . September 8, 2021.
  5. Web site: WA State House District 47 Seat 1 . ourcampaigns.com . November 8, 2016 . September 8, 2021.
  6. Web site: State Representative Mark Hargrove (Republican Party) | Rockford Chamber of Commerce . May 30, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150530210740/http://rockfordchamberadvocacycenter.org/voter-resources/official/269973/Mark/Hargrove . May 30, 2015 .
  7. Web site: Mark Hargrove's Biography . . September 7, 2021.
  8. Web site: Statewide business group honors Hargrove from Covington with Cornerstone Award . Covington Reporter . April 2, 2012 . September 7, 2021 . September 8, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210908032247/https://www.covingtonreporter.com/news/statewide-business-group-honors-hargrove-from-covington-with-cornerstone-award/ . bot: unknown .
  9. Web site: Statewide business group honors Rep. Mark Hargrove with Cornerstone Award for work in Legislature . The Washington State Ledger . April 2, 2012 . September 7, 2021.
  10. Web site: Rep. Mark Hargrove from Covington receives small business award for work in Legislature . Covington Reporter . 2012 . September 7, 2021.
  11. Web site: 69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award . . May 12, 2014 . September 7, 2021.
  12. Web site: Award Winners . flighttestsafety.org . 2019 . September 7, 2021.
  13. Web site: Award Winners - Tony LeVier Flight Test Safety Recipients . . September 7, 2021 . September 8, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210908033723/https://www.setp.org/winners/tony-levier-flight-test-safety-recipients.html . bot: unknown .