Jeff Essmann

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Jeff Essmann
Montana State Senate District 28
Incumbent
Assumed office 2005
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Republican
Profession	Business Owner
Website	Senate website

Jeff Essmann (b. June 29, 1952) is a Republican member of the Montana Senate, representing District 28.

Education

Essmann earned his BS in Industrial Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1974. He went on to receive his JD from the University of Montana in 1977.

Professional experience

Essmann has been an attorney for the following firms: Lyraugh and Fitzgerald from 1977 to 1979, The Montana Power Company from 1979 to 1981, and Sandall and Cavan Law Firm in 1981. He was also owner/manager of Valet Today Cleaners from 1982 to 2006. He has also been owner/manager for Esstech Limited Liability Corporation from 1985 to the present.

Political experience

Essmann was a delegate at the Republican National Convention in 1996. He then worked as a Precinct Committeeman for Precinct 69 Poly Drive School from 1982 to 1998. He also served as Chair on the Yellowstone County Republican Central Committee from 1995 to 1999. He was appointed to the Montana State House of Representatives in 2004. He then joined the Montana State Senate in 2005. He has served in that position since, representing the 28th district.

Committee membership

• Committee on Committees, Montana Senate
• Local Government Committee, Montana Senate
• Rules Committee, Montana Senate
• Taxation Committee, Montana Senate

Personal life

Essmann has a wife, Sherry.

External links

• Official Montana State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2006

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