Aaron Grant Buerge (born April 22, 1974) is an American banker, businessman, and television personality. Buerge was known for his role in The Bachelor in 2002.

Aaron Buerge
Born
Aaron Grant Buerge

(1974-04-22) April 22, 1974 (age 49)
Alma materUniversity of Missouri–Rolla, Clemson University
Occupation(s)banker and restaurateur
SpouseAngye McIntosh (2009–present)
Children3

Early life edit

On April 22, 1974, Buerge was born in Butler, Missouri.[1] Buerge's parents are Alden and Kathryn Buerge.[2]

Buerge is a graduate of Joplin High School.[1]

Education edit

Buerge has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla.[3] Buerge has an MBA from Clemson University.[3]

Career edit

Since 2001, Buerge has been with First National Bank of Clinton. As of February 2018, Buerge is the Executive Vice President of Legacy Bank and Trust.[4]

Buerge was cast as the Bachelor in the second season of the series in 2002. He chose Helene Eksterowicz and was engaged to her, but they called off their engagement after several weeks.[5]

Buerge owned Trolley's Bar & Grille in Springfield, Missouri.[6]

Awards edit

  • 2016 40 Under 40 Yearbook.[7]

Personal life edit

On August 8, 2009, Buerge married Angye McIntosh, a commercial insurance agent, in Springfield, Missouri. Buerge has a step-daughter and two daughters. [8][7]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Bachelor to help with fund-raiser". April 7, 2006. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  2. ^ "Rainbow Network receives donation from the Buerge". voiceoftheozarks.net. May 20, 2015. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Legacy Bank & Trust – Aaron Buerge". Legacybankandtrust.com. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  4. ^ "Legacy Bank & Trust – Aaron Buerge". Legacybankandtrust.com. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  5. ^ Rogers, Steve (February 3, 2003). "'Bachelor' Aaron Buerge and fiancée Helene Eksterowicz call off engagement, break up". realitytvworld.com. Archived from the original on June 29, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
  6. ^ "The Second Bachelor Getting Married". people.com. July 31, 2009. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  7. ^ a b Brown, Brian (March 21, 2016). "2016 40 Under 40 Yearbook: Aaron Buerge, 41". sbj.net. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  8. ^ "The Second Bachelor Getting Married". people.com. July 31, 2009. Retrieved December 3, 2018.

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Preceded by The Bachelor
Season 2
Succeeded by