Michael Cryans
Michael Cryans is an American politician and former banker, currently serving as a member of the Executive Council of New Hampshire from 1st district.[1]
Michael Cryans | |
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Member of the New Hampshire Executive Council from the 1st district | |
Assumed office January 2, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Kenney |
Personal details | |
Born | Littleton, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Julie |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Springfield College (BA) |
Early life and education
Cryans was born in Littleton, New Hampshire. After graduating from Littleton High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education from Springfield College.[2]
Career
After graduating from college, Cryans returned to Littleton High School as a teacher before starting a career in banking. Cryans served as Vice President of the Dartmouth Banking Company and later worked as Executive Director of Headrest, Inc., a substance abuse rehabilitation facility located in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
A Democrat, Cryans took office on January 2, 2019 after defeating Republican incumbent Joseph Kenney in the 2018 general election.[3] Cryans had previously sought the seat in 2014 and 2016, but lost both times to Kenney.[4][5]
Personal life
Cryans lives in Hanover, New Hampshire with his wife, Julie. They have two sons and two grandchildren.[6]
References
- "Contact Councilor Mike J. Cryans | District 1 | New Hampshire Executive Council". www.nh.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- "Councilor Michael J. Cryans Biography | District 1 | New Hampshire Executive Council". www.nh.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- "Michael Cryans". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- Staff, NHPR. "Kenney Wins Executive Council Seat To Replace Burton". www.nhpr.org. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- Press, Rik StevensAssociated. "Kenney wins NH Executive Council race over Cryans". Eagle-Tribune. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- "About Me". Mike Cryans. 2018-06-08. Retrieved 2020-04-24.