Phil Garthwaite

Phil Garthwaite (born October 6, 1972) is a Democratic former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 49th Assembly District from 2006 until his defeat in 2010. He was a member of the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation, Rural Affairs, and Rural Economic Development and the Council on Highway Safety.

Phil Garthwaite
Garthwaite in 2009
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 49th district
In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011
Preceded by	Gabe Loeffelholz
Succeeded by	Travis Tranel
Personal details
Born	(1972-10-06) October 6, 1972 Lancaster, Wisconsin
Political party	Democratic
Occupation	farmer, radio broadcaster

Garthwaite attended UW-River Falls. He is a graduate of Continental Auctioneers University in Mankato, MN and Madison Media Institute. He is a former radio director and on-air personality. He is also a farmer manager and member of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the National Dairy Shrine.

He was defeated for re-election by Travis Tranel in 2010.

Education

Phil Garthwaite has received his education from the following institutions:

• Graduated, Madison Media Institute, 1999
• Attended, Agricultural Communications, University of Wisconsin, River Falls 1991-1995
• Graduated, Continental Auctioneers University, Mankato, Montana, 1993

Political Experience

Phil Garthwaite has had the following political experience:

• Candidate, Wisconsin Assembly, District 49, 2010
• Assembly Member, Wisconsin State Assembly, 2006–2010

Professional Experience

Phil Garthwaite has had the following professional experience:

• Farm Manager
• Farm Radio Broadcaster/Director

External links

• Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Phil Garthwaite official government website
• Phil Garthwaite for State Assembly official campaign website
• Profile at Vote Smart
• Follow the Money - Phil Garthwaite
  • 2008 2006 campaign contributions
• Campaign 2008 campaign contributions at Wisconsin Democracy Campaign