Jasper Schneider (born June 20, 1979) is a North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party politician. Schneider represented the 21st legislative district in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 2006 to 2009. In 2008, he ran for North Dakota Insurance Commissioner, losing narrowly with 49.7% of the vote. On September 30, 2009, Schneider was appointed USDA Rural Development state director for North Dakota.

Jasper Schneider
Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
from the 21st district
In office
2006 - 2009
Preceded bySally Sandvig
Succeeded byKathy Hogan
Personal details
Born (1979-06-20) June 20, 1979 (age 45)
Fargo, North Dakota
Political partyNorth Dakota Democratic-NPL Party
SpouseKim Schneider
Children4
ResidenceBismarck, North Dakota
Alma materHamline University School of Law (J.D.)
Jamestown College (B.A.)
ProfessionAttorney

Schneider resigned from the North Dakota House on November 3, 2009, after being appointed State Director for the USDA Rural Development.[1] On October 1, 2014, Schneider was appointed to be the acting administrator of the USDA Rural Utilities Service, a federal agency with a loan portfolio of $60 billion responsible for provide electric, telecom, broadband and water utilities.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Fargo Rep. Schneider resigns ND House seat". The Bismarck Tribune. Associated Press. November 3, 2009. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
  2. ^ "Jasper Schneider gets new job". The Bismarck Tribune. October 2, 2014. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
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Party political offices
Vacant
Title last held by
Terry Barnes
Democratic nominee for North Dakota Insurance Commissioner
2008
Succeeded by
Tom Potter