Damon Thayer
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| Damon Thayer | |
| Kentucky State Senate District 17 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2003 | |
| Current term ends 2011 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Business Owner |
| Website | Senate website |
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Damon Thayer (b. September 16, 1967) has been a Republican member of the Kentucky Senate since 2003. He represents the 17th district.
Education
Thayer earned his BA in Communications from Michigan State University in 1989.
Professional experience
Thayer was a Media Coordinator for Preakness Stakes in 1992. He worked as Director of Communications for Turfway Park from 1992 to 1999. He then worked as Vice President of Event Management for Breeder's Cup Marketing for the National Thoroughbred Racing Association from 1999 to 2007. He has been President of Thayer Communications & Consulting, Limitid Liability Company, since 2007. He is also currently owner of Damon Thayer Thoroughbreds.
Political experience
Thayer was Treasurer of the Grant County Republican Party from 1995 to 1999. He was also Republican Chairman for the Fourth Congressional District from 1997 to 1999. From 1999 to 2004 he was Vice Chair of the Republican Executive Committee of Kentucky. He joined the Kentucky State Senate in 2003. He has served in that position since, representing the 17th district.
Committee membership
- Agriculture Committee, Kentucky Senate
- Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee, Kentucky Senate
- State and Local Government Committee, Kentucky Senate
- Transportation Committee, Kentucky Senate
Personal life
Thayer and his wife, Carrie, have two children.
External links
- Official Kentucky Legislature page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contribution: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
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