Ralph Heinert Jr. is a former American engineer and politician from Montana. Heinert is a former Republican member of Montana House of Representatives.
Ralph Heinert | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office January 2, 2005 – January 5, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Carol Lambert |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Bennett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 26, 1944 Belle Fourche, South Dakota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Rita Heinert |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Libby, Montana |
| Occupation | Engineer, Politician |
Early life
editOn August 26, 1944, Heinert was born in Belle Fourche, South Dakota.[1]
Education
editIn 1967, Heinert earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, South Dakota.[1]
Career
editIn 1967, Heinert became an Engineer for American Oil Company, until 1968. In 1968, Heinert was an Engineer for Anaconda Forest Products, until 1972. In 1975, Heinert became a Project Engineer for Champion International Corporation. In 1981, Heinery became a Manager at Champion International Corporation, until 2000.[1]
On November 2, 2004, Heinert won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 1. Heinert defeated Eileen J. Carney and Russell D. Brown with 48.71% of the votes. Heinert won by 49 votes.[2][3] On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Heinert won the election and continued serving District 1. Heinert defeated Eileen J. Carney and Russell D. Brown with 47.70% of the votes.[4][5][1]
Personal life
editHeinert's wife is Rita Heinert. They have three children. Heinert and his family live in Libby, Montana.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e "Ralph Heinert Jr.'s Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ "MT - State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ Dennison, Mike (October 29, 2006). "Thumbnail sketches of key legislative races to watch". helenair.com. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ "MT - State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2006. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ "Tony Berget plans to run for County Commissioner". libbymt.com. January 24, 2008. Retrieved August 18, 2020.