Mark R. Treaster (May 17, 1954) is a Democratic Party former member of the Kansas House of Representatives and businessman. He served the Kansas 101st district from 2005-2009.[1] In 2012, he ran for the 34th district of the Kansas Senate, but lost in the general election to incumbent Terry Bruce.[2] While in the state house, he served on the House Transportation Committee.[3]
Mark Treaster | |
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| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 101st district | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – January 12, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Kauffman |
| Succeeded by | Joe Seiwert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 17, 1954 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Emporia State University |
Before entering politics and business, Treaster was an educator in Pretty Prairie, Kansas and Concordia, Kansas. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education in 1977 and a Master of Science in Learning Disabilities in 1991, both from Emporia State University.[4]
In 2010, he was named to the USDA Farm Service Agency state committee in Kansas[5] and still holds the position as of January 2016.[6]
References edit
- ^ "12 former lawmakers seek return to Kansas Legislature". Topeka Capital-Journal. September 30, 2012. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ^ Gough, Fred. "Mark Treaster announces he'll run for Senate as a Democrat against incumbent Terry Bruce". Hutchinson Post. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ^ Hanna, John. "Committee likely to rewrite bill on young drivers". Hays Daily News. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ^ "Mark Treaster's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ^ "New Job". Emporia Gazette. January 23, 2010. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ^ "Farm Service Agency (State Committee)". United States Department of Agriculture. Archived from the original on February 2, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
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