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 byGabe Loeffelholz
Succeeded byTravis Tranel
Personal details
Born (1972-10-06) October 6, 1972 (age 51)
Lancaster, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
Occupationfarmer, 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 edit

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[1]

Political Experience edit

Phil Garthwaite has had the following political experience:

  • Candidate, Wisconsin Assembly, District 49, 2010
  • Assembly Member, Wisconsin State Assembly, 2006–2010[1]

Professional Experience edit

Phil Garthwaite has had the following professional experience:

  • Farm Manager
  • Farm Radio Broadcaster/Director[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Phil Garthwaite's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 13 December 2012.

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