Kathryn "Kathie" Hess Crouse (born December 2, 1969)[1] is an American politician and activist serving as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 13th district. She was appointed by Governor Jim Justice on December 2, 2021. Elected in 2022 for the 19th District, which represents a part of Putnam County.
Kathie Hess Crouse | |
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| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
| Assumed office December 2, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Joshua Higginbotham |
| Constituency | 19th district (2022–present) 13th district (2021–2022) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kathryn Hess December 2, 1969 Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marc Crouse |
| Residence(s) | Buffalo, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Education | West Virginia State University (AS, BS) |
Early life and education edit
Born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia, Crouse earned an associate degree in science and Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology and molecular biology from West Virginia State University.[2]
Career edit
From 1998 to 2001, Crouse managed a Steak Escape restaurant. After earning her bachelor's degree, she worked as an analytical technician for Dow Chemical Company. From 2001 to 2004, she served as a microbiologist in the West Virginia Office of Laboratory Services. She was an unsuccessful candidate for the Putnam County Board of Education in 2010 and West Virginia House of Delegates in 2016. Crouse has been the president of the West Virginia Home Educators Association and a commissioner of the West Virginia State Athletic Commission.[3] She was also a board member of the Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Crouse was appointed to the West Virginia House of Delegates in December 2021, and later elected in 2022 to the new 19th District.[4][5]
Personal life edit
Crouse lives in Buffalo, West Virginia. [6] Married to Marc and they have 5 children - Michael, Nicholas, Patrick, Chase, and Willow.
References edit
- ^ "Kathie Crouse's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
- ^ Herald, The Putnam (8 December 2021). "Kathie Hess Crouse takes oath of office". The Herald-Dispatch. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
- ^ McElhinny, Brad (2021-11-24). "Longtime activist Crouse is named to vacant House seat". WV MetroNews. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
- ^ "Kathie Hess Crouse". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
- ^ "Gov. Justice appoints Kathie Hess Crouse to 13th District seat in House of Delegates". governor.wv.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
- ^ "State Senate District 8 candidate: Kathie Hess Crouse (R)". Charleston Gazette-Mail. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 2022-02-26.