Heidi Gansert
| Heidi Gansert | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Senate from the 15th district | |
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Assumed office November 9, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Jesse Haw |
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 25th district | |
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In office 2005–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Dawn Gibbons |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Hickey |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1963 (age 53–54) Reno, Nevada |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Guy |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Reno, Nevada |
Heidi Seevers Gansert (born 1963) is an American politician from the state of Nevada. She served in the Nevada Assembly and as chief of staff to Governor Brian Sandoval. She is a member of the Republican Party.
Career
Gansert was elected to the Nevada Assembly in 2004.[1] She became assistant minority leader in 2007, and minority leader in 2009. Gansert opted not to seek reelection in the 2010 elections.[2]
When Brian Sandoval, a childhood friend, won the 2010 election to become Governor of Nevada, Gansert led his transition team, and became his chief of staff. She resigned from the Governor's office in August 2012,[1] and was hired by the University of Nevada, Reno, as a special assistant for external affairs in October 2012.[3]
Personal life
Gansert's husband is an emergency medicine doctor, and Heidi helps run their practice. Gansert participates in marathons and triathlons.[4][5] She and her husband have four children, and live in Reno.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Laura Myers. "Top Sandoval aide Gansert resigns". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ↑ "Gansert: Just taking a break « SlashPolitics". reviewjournal.com. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ↑ "Education - Reno Gazette-Journal - rgj.com". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/elections/nevadan-feels-palin-kinship
- ↑ http://www.vegasinc.com/business/2011/jul/18/woman-who-knows-what-governor-thinks/