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American businessman and politician (born 1957) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gregory J. Hertz (born December 30, 1957) is an American businessman and politician from Montana. Hertz is a Republican member of the Montana Senate for District 6, which represents the Polson area.
Greg Hertz | |
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Member of the Montana Senate from the 6th district | |
Assumed office January 4, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Albert Olszewski |
54th Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives | |
In office January 7, 2019 – January 4, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Austin Knudsen |
Succeeded by | Wylie Galt |
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 | |
In office January 5, 2015 – January 4, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Salomon |
Succeeded by | Linda Reksten |
In office January 7, 2013 – January 5, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Janna Taylor |
Succeeded by | Albert Olszewski |
Personal details | |
Born | December 30, 1957 Malta, Montana, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Montana (BA) |
Website | Official website |
Hertz was born in Malta, Montana.[1]
Hertz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from University of Montana.[1]
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]
He was elected again in 2017 and 2019 to the House. Due to Montana's rules on term limits, Hertz was unable to run for a 5th term.[8]
He was elected in 2021 to a 4 year term for Senate District 6.[9]
Hertz's wife is Kate Hertz. They have 3 children. Hertz and his family live in Polson, Montana.[1]
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