Rich Murray (politician)
| Rich Murray | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 27A district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Robin Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 21, 1957 |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse(s) | Sandy |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Albert Lea, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Mankato State University University of St. Thomas |
| Profession | small business owner, investment advisor, legislator, veteran |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
Richard J. "Rich" Murray (born July 21, 1957) is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who represents District 27A, which includes all or portions of Freeborn and Mower counties in the southeastern part of the state. A Republican, he is also an investment advisor and small business owner of ISC Financial Advisors, based in Minneapolis and Albert Lea.[1]
Murray was first elected to the House in 2010, unseating incumbent Rep. Robin Brown by just 57 votes after a recount. He currently serves on the Government Operations and Elections, the Jobs and Economic Development Finance, the State Government Finance, and the Transportation Policy and Finance committees.[1][2]
Murray graduated from Mankato State University in Mankato, receiving his B.S. in Business, and later attended the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, earning his M.B.A. He also served in the U.S. Army.[1]
Active in his community and church through the years, Murray has been a member of the local Salvation Army Board, the Albert Lea Technical College Foundation Board, the Naeve Healthcare Foundation Board, the Southern Minnesota Judicial Ethics Committee, the Circle of Parenting Child Abuse Prevention Board, the local United Way, and local youth athletics and recreation programs.[3]
References
External links
- Rich Murray (politician) at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Rep. Murray Web Page
- Project Votesmart - Rep. Rich Murray Profile
- Rich Murray Campaign Web Site