Duane Quam
| Duane Quam | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 25A district 29A (2011–2013) | |
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Assumed office January 4, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Randy Demmer |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 1960 (age 55) Rochester, Minnesota |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse(s) | Pat |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Byron, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | University of Texas |
| Occupation | engineer, legislator |
| Religion | Protestant |
Duane Robert Quam (born July 2, 1960) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 25A, which includes portions of Dodge and Olmsted counties in the southeastern part of the state. He is also an engineer by profession.[1]
Early life, education, and career
Quam was raised on a farm and graduated from Byron High School in Byron, then went on to the University of Texas in Dallas, Texas, earning his B.S. in Engineering, and his M.S. in Physics. Active in his community, he is a former member of the Byron School Board, a past chairman of the Zumbro Education District governing board, a past chairman of the Minnesota State Academic Science Standards writing committee, a past United Way Community Resource Allocation Committee member, and also serves as a consultant on educational texts and a participant on several MCA committees.[2][3]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Quam was first elected to the House in 2010, running after incumbent Rep. Randy Demmer opted to run for the U.S. House of Representatives.
References
External links
- Duane Quam at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Rep. Quam Web Page
- Project Votesmart - Rep. Duane Quam Profile
- Duane Quam Campaign Web Site