Terry Katsma (born April 23, 1958) is an American Republican politician and businessman. He served five terms as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Wisconsin's 26th Assembly district from 2015 to 2025.
Terry Katsma | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 26th district | |
In office January 5, 2015 – January 6, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Mike Endsley |
Succeeded by | Joe Sheehan |
Personal details | |
Born | Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. | April 23, 1958
Political party | Republican |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Oostburg, Wisconsin |
Alma mater | Dordt University (BA) Marquette University (MBA) |
Early life and education
editKatsma was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He graduated from Sheboygan County Christian High School. He then received his bachelor's degree in business administration from Dordt College and his master's degree in business administration from Marquette University.
Business career
editHe worked in the banking business, having served as the senior vice president at Oostburg State Bank and later president and chief executive officer.[1] Katsma had served on the Oostburg Village Board and is a Republican.[2]
Wisconsin state legislature
editOn November 4, 2014, Katsma was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly after defeating Democrat Terry Van Akkeren in the general election. He was re-elected to the state legislature in 2016, 2018 2020, and 2022. He retired in 2024
References
edit- ^ "Representative Terry Katsma Biography". Wisconsin Legislature. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ Wisconsin Vote.org.-Terry Katsma
External links
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