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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Early life
editHertz was born in Malta, Montana.[1]
Education
editHertz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from University of Montana.[1]
Career
editIn 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]
Personal life
editHertz's wife is Kate Hertz. They have 3 children. Hertz and his family live in Polson, Montana.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "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.
- ^ "Background on Term Limits in Montana". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ "Legislator details". Montana State Legislature. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
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