Joel Kretz
Joel Kretz | |
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – January 13, 2025 Serving with Jacquelin Maycumber | |
| Preceded by | Cathy McMorris Rodgers |
| Succeeded by | Hunter Abell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joel Andrew Kretz January 7, 1957 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Sara Kretz (divorced); Lucka Kretz |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Wauconda, Washington |
| Alma mater | Green River College (attended), Olympic College (attended) |
| Occupation | Rancher, Politician |
| Signature |  |
| Website | Official |
Joel Andrew Kretz (born January 7, 1957) is an American politician of the Republican Party. He is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 7th Legislative District.[1]
Early Life
[edit]Kretz was born in Seattle, Washington to Marjory and Vincent Kretz. He graduated from Mercer Island High School.[2]
Career
[edit]Kretz was elected to the Washington House of Representatives in 2004. He served as the Republican Deputy Leader from late 2008 until April 2023.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Kretz is married to Lucka Kretz, who is from from Bohemia.[2] He has one son, Jed, as well as two grandchildren. Kretz lives in Wauconda, Washington, where he owns and operates the Promised Land Ranch.[1][2]
Awards
[edit]- 2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB.[3]
- 2020 Guardians of Small Business. Presented by NFIB.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Joel Kretz's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-4700" (PDF). Washington State Legislature. March 6, 2024. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- ^ "69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award". nfib.com. May 12, 2014. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ "44 Washington Legislators Named Guardians of Small Business". nfib.com. July 15, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
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