Jason Priest
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Jason Priest (born July 17, 1968) is an American businessman and former politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Montana Legislature, representing Senate District 30 from 2011 to 2015.[1][2]
Jason Priest | |
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Member of the Montana Senate from the 30th district | |
In office 2011 - 2015 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1968-07-17) July 17, 1968 (age 55) Red Lodge, Montana |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Red Lodge, Montana |
Alma mater | Williams College |
Occupation | Politician, corporate executive |
Priest pled guilty to four counts of assault, family assault, and resisting arrest involving his four year old daughter, his wife and her boyfriend. He was sentenced to one year, deferred, and $11,000 in fees and fines. He did not run for re-election. (2014)[3][4]
Priest was raised in Red Lodge, Montana. He attended Red Lodge Public Schools and Aspen Country Day School in Aspen, Colorado. He attended Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political economy.
Priest is currently the owner of Bold Beauty Academy in Billings, Montana and Optimal Auctions of Round Rock, Texas and holds executive titles with New Rock Telecom Ventures and Hamilton Venture Holdings. His previous positions include CEO of Medipent LLC; Chief Operating Officer and Founder at Dash.com; Director at MaxLink; President at US WaveLink; and Vice President of Finance at Islands Restaurants.[5]