Rich Zipperer (born April 16, 1974) is a former Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 33rd District from 2011 through 2012. He previously served in the Wisconsin Assembly, representing the 98th district from 2007 through 2011.
Rich Zipperer | |
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_(1).jpg) Zipperer in 2009 | |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 33rd district | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – August 5, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Kanavas |
| Succeeded by | Paul Farrow |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 98th district | |
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Jensen[1] |
| Succeeded by | Paul Farrow[2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 16, 1974 Green Bay, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Rita |
| Residence | Pewaukee, Wisconsin |
| Alma mater | St. Norbert College, George Washington University, Georgetown University Law Center |
| Profession | Attorney |
Early life, education and career edit
Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Zipperer attended both parochial and public schools growing up, graduating from Reedsville Public High School. He graduated magna cum laude from St. Norbert College in De Pere, earned a master's degree from The George Washington University, and earned a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.[3] He worked for U.S. Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner as his district director and deputy chief of staff.[4]
Wisconsin Legislature edit
Zipperer was first elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2006.[5]
On November 2, 2010, Zipperer was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate.[6] In August, 2012, Zipperer resigned from the Senate to take a post as deputy chief of staff in the administration of Gov. Scott Walker.[7]
Personal life edit
Zipperer met his wife, Rita, while attending St. Norbert College in De Pere. She works for Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in Brookfield. They live in Pewaukee, where they are active members of St. Anthony on the Lake Catholic Church.
Zipperer is a member of Whitetails Unlimited. He is also a member of the Pewaukee Chamber of Commerce, a board member for Bethany Christian Services Adoption Agency of Wisconsin, the Brookfield Optimists and the Waukesha County Republican Party.
References edit
- ^ "Our Campaigns - WI State Assembly 98 Race - Nov 07, 2006".
- ^ "Our Campaigns - WI State Assembly 98 Race - Nov 04, 2008".
- ^ [1][permanent dead link]
- ^ "Rich Zipperer's Biography - The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2007–2008,' Biographical Sketch of Rich Zipperer, p. 85
- ^ "Republicans take over state Senate, Assembly". jsonline.com. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2012-07-18.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links edit
- Senator Rich Zipperer at the Wisconsin State Legislature
- Rich Zipperer official campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart