Ryan Zinke

Ryan Zinke
Member of the Montana Senate
from the 2nd district
In office
2009 - present
Personal details
Born 1 November 1961
Bozeman, Montana
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Lolita Hand
Residence Whitefish, Montana
Alma mater University of San Diego
Occupation business owner
Religion Lutheran

Ryan Zinke (1 November 1961) is a Republican member of the Montana Senate since 2009. He was elected to Senate District 2, representing Whitefish, Montana, in 2009 and 2011.[1] Zinke served as a U.S. Navy SEAL from 1985 to 2008, retiring with the rank of Commander. During his career as a SEAL, he served as a member of the United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group (also known as SEAL Team Six).[2] He was awarded two Bronze Stars for active combat duty.[3] He received a BS from the University of Oregon, an MBA from National University, and an MS from the University of San Diego.[4]

Personal

Zinke is married to Lolita (née Hand).[3] The Zinkes have three children: Jennifer, Wolfgang and Konrad.

References

  1. ^ Montana Legislature. "RYAN ZINKE (R)". http://leg.mt.gov/css/Sessions/62nd/leg_info.asp?HouseID=0&SessionID=105&LAWSID=6491. Retrieved 3 April 2011. 
  2. ^ New York Times (2011). In Bin Laden's Compound, Seals' All-Star Team. Retrieved May 4, 2011.
  3. ^ a b GOPAC. "Candidate Spotlight:Ryan Zinke". http://www.gopac.org/chairmanscorner/spotlight27.aspx. Retrieved 3 April 2011. 
  4. ^ Congress.org. "Sen. Ryan Zinke (R-MT 2nd District)". http://congress.org/congressorg/bio/id/22748. Retrieved 3 April 2011. 

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Members of the Montana State Senate
62nd Legislature (2011)
President of the Senate: Jim Peterson (R) • President pro Tempore: Bruce Tutvedt (R) • Majority Leader: Jeff Essman (R) • Minority Leader: Carol Williams (D)
   
  1.    Chas Vincent (R)
  2.    Ryan Zinke (R)
  3.    Bruce Tutvedt (R)
  4.    Jon Sonju (R)
  5.    Verdell Jackson (R)
  6.    Carmine Mowbray (R)
  7.    Greg Hinkle (R)
  8.    Shannon Augare (D)
  9.    Rick Ripley (R)
  10.    Bradley Hamlett (D)
  1.    Anders Blewett (D)
  2.    Mitch Tropila (D)
  3.    Edward Buttrey (R)
  4.    Llew Jones (R)
  5.    Jim Peterson (R)
  6.    Jonathan Windy Boy (D)
  7.    Rowlie Hutton (R)
  8.    John Brenden (R)
  9.    Donald Steinbeisser (R)
  10.    Frederick Moore (R)
  1.    S. Stewart-Peregoy (D)
  2.    Taylor Brown (R)
  3.    Alan Olson (R)
  4.    Kim Gillan (D)
  5.    Kendall Van Dyk (D)
  6.    Lynda Moss (D)
  7.    Gary Branae (D)
  8.    Jeff Essman (R)
  9.    Edward Walker (R)
  10.    Jason Priest (R)
  1.    Ron Arthun (R)
  2.    Larry Jent (D)
  3.    Bob Hawks (D)
  4.    Joe Balyeat (R)
  5.    Art Wittich (R)
  6.    Debby Barrett (R)
  7.    Steve Gallus (D)
  8.    Jim Keane (D)
  9.    Terry Murphy (R)
  10.    Mary Caferro (D)
  1.    Christine Kaufmann (D)
  2.    Dave Lewis (R)
  3.    Gene Vuckovich (D)
  4.    Bob Lake (R)
  5.    Jim Shockley (R)
  6.    Carol Williams (D)
  7.    Ron Erickson (D)
  8.    Tom Facey (D)
  9.    David Wanzenried (D)
  10.    Cliff Larsen (D)