Ralph Heinert
Ralph Heinert Jr. is a former American engineer and politician from Montana. Heinert is a former Republican member of Montana House of Representatives.
Ralph Heinert  | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 1st district  | |
| In office January 2, 2005 – January 5, 2009  | |
| Preceded by | Carol Lambert | 
| Succeeded by | Gerald Bennett | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 26, 1944 Belle Fourche, South Dakota  | 
| Political party | Republican | 
| Spouse(s) | Rita Heinert | 
| Children | 3 | 
| Residence(s) | Libby, Montana | 
| Occupation | Engineer, Politician | 
Early life
    
On August 26, 1944, Heinert was born in Belle Fourche, South Dakota.[1]
Education
    
In 1967, Heinert earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, South Dakota.[1]
Career
    
In 1967, Heinert became an Engineer for American Oil Company, until 1968. In 1968, Heinert was an Engineer for Anaconda Forest Products, until 1972. In 1975, Heinert became a Project Engineer for Champion International Corporation. In 1981, Heinery became a Manager at Champion International Corporation, until 2000.[1]
On November 2, 2004, Heinert won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 1. Heinert defeated Eileen J. Carney and Russell D. Brown with 48.71% of the votes. Heinert won by 49 votes.[2][3] On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Heinert won the election and continued serving District 1. Heinert defeated Eileen J. Carney and Russell D. Brown with 47.70% of the votes.[4][5][1]
Personal life
    
Heinert's wife is Rita Heinert. They have three children. Heinert and his family live in Libby, Montana.[1]
See also
    
    
References
    
- "Ralph Heinert Jr.'s Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
 - "MT - State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
 - Dennison, Mike (October 29, 2006). "Thumbnail sketches of key legislative races to watch". helenair.com. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
 - "MT - State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2006. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
 - "Tony Berget plans to run for County Commissioner". libbymt.com. January 24, 2008. Retrieved August 18, 2020.