Mark Anderson | |
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Member of the
Minnesota House of Representatives from the 9A district | |
In office January 8, 2013 – January 2, 2017 | |
Preceded by | redrawn district |
Succeeded by | John Poston |
Personal details | |
Born | Minneapolis, Minnesota | April 16, 1958
Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
Spouse | Barb |
Children | 4 |
Relatives | Don A. Anderson & Violet Anderson (father & mother) |
Alma mater | University of North Dakota ( B.S.) |
Occupation | Airline Pilot, Businessman |
Mark T. Anderson (born April 16, 1958) is a Minnesota politician and retired member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A conservative member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented District 9A in north-central Minnesota, which included portions of Wadena, Todd, and Cass counties.
Anderson graduated from Wadena High School. He attended the University of North Dakota, graduating with a B.S. degree in Airway Science - Aircraft Systems Management. [1]
1980 Anderson was a Minnesota Youth Delegate at the Republican National Convention in Detroit, Michigan, witnessing Ronald Reagan's endorsement as the GOP Presidential Nominee. 1980, 1982 and 1986 Anderson was a volunteer for the Don Anderson State Senate campaigns. 1994 Anderson was a volunteer for the Pat McGowan For Hennepin County Sheriff committee.
Anderson was first elected (58%) to the Minnesota House of Representatives on November 6, 2012 [2] and reelected (64%) on November 4, 2014. [3]
Anderson's 2013-2014 committee appointments: Civil Law, Education Policy, Transportation Policy.
Legislation introduced by Anderson as chief author during the Minnesota 88th Legislative Session (DFL control of the House):
Anderson's 2015-2016 committee appointments: Agriculture Policy, Agriculture Finance, Mining & Outdoor Recreation Policy, State Government Finance, Transportation Policy & Finance.
Legislation introduced by Anderson as chief author during the Minnesota 89th Legislative Session (GOP control of the House):
February 15, 2016, Anderson announced he would not seek a third term in the Minnesota House of Representatives. His term expired on January 2, 2017. [37]
Anderson is married to his wife, Barb. They have four children. [38] Anderson currently resides in Fort Myers, Florida.
He is a retired airline pilot (B757-B767), though he continues to fly business jets as a contract pilot, which he has done professionally since 1993. He has been a FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI-MEII) since 1988.
Anderson is also an entrepreneur and businessman having founded Channel Inn & Granny's Pub (1982-1983), MTA Enterprises LLC (1993-present), Gull Dam Brewing (2012-2018) and a partner in the group which founded Twin Cities Summer Jam (2018-2023).
Anderson is a National Aeronautics Association (NAA) aviation record holder (listed in the book 2003 U.S. And World Aviation & Space Records), for setting the fastest time to fly around the border of the continental U.S. (1 day, 21 hours, 27 minutes). He also received a Recognition Award - NAA's Most Memorable Record - by setting this record on December 17, 2003, overflying Kitty Hawk, NC within the exact hour of the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brother's historical flight. [39]
Anderson holds a black belt in Karate, achieved under martial arts training supervision of USA Karate's Grand Masters Gordon Franks and Pat Worley [40] as well as Masters Allan Kunstmann and Rob Nelson.
Anderson is the son of the late former Minnesota State Senator Don A. Anderson (and Violet Anderson) who served 1983-1990. [41]
Mark Anderson | |
---|---|
Member of the
Minnesota House of Representatives from the 9A district | |
In office January 8, 2013 – January 2, 2017 | |
Preceded by | redrawn district |
Succeeded by | John Poston |
Personal details | |
Born | Minneapolis, Minnesota | April 16, 1958
Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
Spouse | Barb |
Children | 4 |
Relatives | Don A. Anderson & Violet Anderson (father & mother) |
Alma mater | University of North Dakota ( B.S.) |
Occupation | Airline Pilot, Businessman |
Mark T. Anderson (born April 16, 1958) is a Minnesota politician and retired member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A conservative member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented District 9A in north-central Minnesota, which included portions of Wadena, Todd, and Cass counties.
Anderson graduated from Wadena High School. He attended the University of North Dakota, graduating with a B.S. degree in Airway Science - Aircraft Systems Management. [1]
1980 Anderson was a Minnesota Youth Delegate at the Republican National Convention in Detroit, Michigan, witnessing Ronald Reagan's endorsement as the GOP Presidential Nominee. 1980, 1982 and 1986 Anderson was a volunteer for the Don Anderson State Senate campaigns. 1994 Anderson was a volunteer for the Pat McGowan For Hennepin County Sheriff committee.
Anderson was first elected (58%) to the Minnesota House of Representatives on November 6, 2012 [2] and reelected (64%) on November 4, 2014. [3]
Anderson's 2013-2014 committee appointments: Civil Law, Education Policy, Transportation Policy.
Legislation introduced by Anderson as chief author during the Minnesota 88th Legislative Session (DFL control of the House):
Anderson's 2015-2016 committee appointments: Agriculture Policy, Agriculture Finance, Mining & Outdoor Recreation Policy, State Government Finance, Transportation Policy & Finance.
Legislation introduced by Anderson as chief author during the Minnesota 89th Legislative Session (GOP control of the House):
February 15, 2016, Anderson announced he would not seek a third term in the Minnesota House of Representatives. His term expired on January 2, 2017. [37]
Anderson is married to his wife, Barb. They have four children. [38] Anderson currently resides in Fort Myers, Florida.
He is a retired airline pilot (B757-B767), though he continues to fly business jets as a contract pilot, which he has done professionally since 1993. He has been a FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI-MEII) since 1988.
Anderson is also an entrepreneur and businessman having founded Channel Inn & Granny's Pub (1982-1983), MTA Enterprises LLC (1993-present), Gull Dam Brewing (2012-2018) and a partner in the group which founded Twin Cities Summer Jam (2018-2023).
Anderson is a National Aeronautics Association (NAA) aviation record holder (listed in the book 2003 U.S. And World Aviation & Space Records), for setting the fastest time to fly around the border of the continental U.S. (1 day, 21 hours, 27 minutes). He also received a Recognition Award - NAA's Most Memorable Record - by setting this record on December 17, 2003, overflying Kitty Hawk, NC within the exact hour of the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brother's historical flight. [39]
Anderson holds a black belt in Karate, achieved under martial arts training supervision of USA Karate's Grand Masters Gordon Franks and Pat Worley [40] as well as Masters Allan Kunstmann and Rob Nelson.
Anderson is the son of the late former Minnesota State Senator Don A. Anderson (and Violet Anderson) who served 1983-1990. [41]