Joan Ballweg
Joan Ballweg (née Gottinger; born March 16, 1952) is a Wisconsin politician and legislator, currently serving her third term as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 41st district. She is a member of the Republican Party.[1]
Joan Ballweg | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 41st district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Luther Olsen |
Mayor of Markesan, Wisconsin | |
In office 1991–1997 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | March 16, 1952
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Thomas Ballweg (m. 1974) |
Children | Jeffrey, Kristen, Becky |
Residence | Markesan, Wisconsin |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point |
Profession | Teacher, business owner, politician |
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Website | Official website |
Early life and education
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1970 before attending the University of Wisconsin–Waukesha and receiving a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point in 1974.[2] She is married to Tom Ballweg, with whom she has four children.[3]
Career
Ballweg worked as a first grade teacher from 1974 to 1976 in Memphis, Tennessee. She started Ballweg Implement Company, Inc. in December 1976 with her husband, Tom.[4] Ballweg served as an alderperson on the Markesan, Wisconsin Common Council from 1986 to 1989 and was the city's mayor from 1990 to 1996.[2] Ballweg has served in the Wisconsin State Assembly since 2005.[4] She serves on the following committees: Chair of Labor & Workforce Development, Colleges and Universities and State Affairs and Homeland Security. She also serves as Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Council and as a member of the Wisconsin Building Commission. In addition to her legislative assignments, she is a member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V Advisory Council.[5]
References
- Assembly Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- Sophie Carson (October 9, 2018). "41st Assembly District: Q&A with Republican Joan Ballweg of Markesan". Oshkosh Northwestern. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 7, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Biography of Rep. Joan A. Ballweg". Archived from the original on September 24, 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2010.
- "Representative Joan Ballweg". Wisconsin State Ligislature. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
External links
- Joan Ballweg for State Assembly Official Campaign Website
- Ballweg Implement Co., Inc.