Greg Hertz
Gregory J. Hertz (born December 30, 1957) is an American businessman and politician from Montana. Hertz is a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 12, which represents the Polson area.
Greg Hertz | |
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54th Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives | |
Assumed office January 7, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Austin Knudsen |
Speaker pro tempore of the Montana House of Representatives | |
In office January 2, 2017 – January 7, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Lee Randall |
Succeeded by | Wylie Galt |
Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
Assumed office January 2015 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Salomon |
Succeeded by | Linda Reksten (elect) |
Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
In office January 2013 – December 2014 | |
Preceded by | Janna Taylor |
Personal details | |
Born | Malta, Montana, U.S. | December 30, 1957
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | University of Montana |
Occupation | Businessman, politician |
Early life
Hertz was born in Malta, Montana.[1]
Education
Hertz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from University of Montana.[1]
Career
In 1998, Hertz became the majority owner, President and CEO of Moody's Market, Incorporated, operator of grocery stores in Polson, Montana.[1][2]
On November 6, 2012, Hertz won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 11. Hertz defeated Bud Koppy with 66.61% of the votes.[3][1]
On November 4, 2014, Hertz won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 12. Hertz defeated William McLaughlin with 66.35% of the votes.[4] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Hertz won the election and continued serving District 12. Hertz defeated Susan T. Evans with 64.38% of the votes.[5] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Hertz won the election and continued serving District 12. Hertz defeated Susan T. Evans with 60.63% of the votes.[6][1]
Hertz served as a Majority Whip of the House during the 2015-2016 session.[1][7]
Personal life
Hertz's wife is Kate Hertz. They have 3 children. Hertz and his family live in Polson, Montana.[1]
References
- "Greg Hertz's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- "Moody's Market, Inc". buzzfile.com. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- "MT State House 011". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- "MT State House 012". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- "MT State House 012". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- "MT State House 012". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- "Montana Legislature: 64th Session". leg.mt.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-08-30. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
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Montana House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Lee Randall |
Speaker pro tempore of the Montana House of Representatives 2017–2019 |
Succeeded by Wylie Galt |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Austin Knudsen |
Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives 2019–present |
Incumbent |