Steve Gunderson is an American politician from Montana. Gunderson serves as a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives from District 1, including Libby, Montana.[1]
Steve Gunderson | |
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Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
Assumed office January 2, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Gerald Bennett |
Personal details | |
Born | Seattle, Washington, U.S. | May 31, 1957
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Cherie |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Libby, Montana, U.S. |
Occupation | Retired businessman, politician |
On May 31, 1957, Gunderson was born in Seattle, Washington.[1][2]
In 1975, Gunderson graduated from Libby High School in Libby, Montana.[1][2][3]
Gunderson served in the Montana Army National Guard and North Dakota Army National Guard for eight years.[1] He served as a Staff Sergeant,[1] Combat Engineer Senior NCO.[3]
Gunderson is a retired businessman in Montana. Gunderson owned a RadioShack store, bail bondsman service, and a storage unit business in Libby, Montana.[4] Gunderson is the cofounder of Montanore Positive Action Committee, an advocacy group.[4]
On November 8, 2016, Gunderson won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 1. Gunderson defeated Donald Coats with 72.50% of the votes.[5] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Gunderson won the election and continued serving District 1. Gunderson defeated Donald Coats with 72.94% of the votes.[6][2]
Gunderson is also a member of the Libby Asbestos Superfund Advisory Team.[7][8]
Since 1979, Gunderson has been a resident of Libby, Montana.[4] Gunderson's wife is Cherie Gunderson.[1] They have two sons,[1] Dustin and Jason.[2][3]