Michael Cryans is an American politician and former banker formerly serving as a member of the Executive Council of New Hampshire from 1st district.[1]
Michael Cryans | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Hampshire Executive Council from the 1st district | |
| In office January 2, 2019 – January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Kenney |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Kenney |
| Treasurer-elect of Grafton County, NH | |
| Assumed office TBD | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Littleton, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Julie |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Springfield College (BA) |
Early life and education
editCryans was born in Littleton, New Hampshire. After graduating from Littleton High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education from Springfield College.[2]
Career
editAfter graduating from college, Cryans returned to Littleton High School as a teacher before starting a career in banking. Cryans served as Vice President of the Dartmouth Banking Company and later worked as executive director of Headrest, Inc., a substance abuse rehabilitation facility located in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
A Democrat, Cryans took office on January 2, 2019, after defeating Republican incumbent Joseph Kenney in the 2018 general election.[3] He had previously sought the seat in 2014 and 2016, but lost both times to Kenney.[4][5]
Personal life
editCryans lives in Hanover, New Hampshire with his wife, Julie. They have two sons and two grandchildren.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Contact Councilor Mike J. Cryans | District 1 | New Hampshire Executive Council". www.nh.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ "Councilor Michael J. Cryans Biography | District 1 | New Hampshire Executive Council". www.nh.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ "Michael Cryans". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ Staff, NHPR (12 March 2014). "Kenney Wins Executive Council Seat To Replace Burton". www.nhpr.org. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ Rik Stevens. "Kenney wins NH Executive Council race over Cryans". Eagle-Tribune. Associated Press. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ "About Me". Mike Cryans. 2018-06-08. Retrieved 2020-04-24.