Curt Kreun
Curt Kreun | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 42nd district | |
| In office December 1, 2016 – December 2, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Mac Schneider |
| Succeeded by | Claire Cory |
| Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
| In office 2010–2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Crutiss Kreun Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Linda |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Mayville State University (BS) |
Curtiss "Curt" Kreun is a former American politician served as a member of the North Dakota Senate from the 42nd district from 2016 to 2024 and a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 43rd district from 2010 to 2014.
Early life and education
[edit]Kreun was born in Pipestone, Minnesota. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Mayville State University.[1]
Career
[edit]Prior to entering politics, Kreun owned a childcare center and a commercial water hauling company. He also worked as an energy consultant, auto center manager, and construction manager. Kreun served as chair of the Grand Forks Housing Authority and was a member of the Grand Forks City Council from the city's fourth ward.[2]
North Dakota Legislature
[edit]Kreun represented the 43rd district in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 2010 to 2014. In November 2016, he was elected to the North Dakota Senate.[3] During the 2017 legislative session, Kreun served as the vice chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. In the 2021–2022 session, he served as chair of the committee.[4] Kreun announced in February 2024 that he would not seek a third term in the Senate.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Curt Kreun's Biography". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on 2021-05-22. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "Senator Curt Kreun | North Dakota Legislative Branch". www.legis.nd.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ Easter, Sam (9 January 2021). "In District 42, Curt Kreun, Claire Cory and Emily O'Brien form plans for 2021 session". Grand Forks Herald. Archived from the original on 2021-01-09. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "Curt Kreun". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "Grand Forks state Sen. Curt Kreun won't seek reelection to District 42 seat". Grand Forks Herald. 2024-02-12. Retrieved 2024-06-05.