Daniel L. Meyer (born January 1, 1949) is a retired American businessman and Republican politician from Wisconsin. He was secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (2017–2018) in the cabinet of governor Scott Walker. He previously served 14 years (1999–2012) in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 34th Assembly district (northern Wisconsin), and was mayor of Eagle River, Wisconsin (1997–2001).[1]
Dan Meyer | |
|---|---|
| 9th Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | |
| In office September 25, 2017 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Governor | Scott Walker |
| Preceded by | Cathy Stepp |
| Succeeded by | Preston Cole |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 34th district | |
| In office January 5, 1999 – January 7, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Handrick |
| Succeeded by | Rob Swearingen |
| Mayor of Eagle River, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1997 – April 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Donald L. Dyer |
| Succeeded by | Jeffrey A. Hyslop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1, 1949 Neenah, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Eagle River, Wisconsin |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh |
| Profession | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
Biography edit
Born in Neenah, Wisconsin, Meyer graduated from Neenah High School and the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh; and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era. Meyer was the director of the Eagle River, Wisconsin, chamber of commerce and was mayor of Eagle River from 1997 to 2001. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1999 until his retirement from the legislature in 2013.[2] During his time in the legislature, Meyer was a member of the Natural Resources committee, Veterans and Military Affairs committee and the Joint Committee on Finance.[3][4][5]
References edit
- ^ Bergquist, Lee (September 25, 2017). "Former GOP legislator Dan Meyer named new Wisconsin DNR secretary". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ "Secretary and Executive Team". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on December 19, 2018. Retrieved December 31, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ Wisconsin State Legislature
- ^ "Meyer, Dan 1949". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2011-2012,' Biographical Sketch of Dan Meyer, pg. 43
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