Ryan Zinke

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Ryan Zinke
Montana State Senate District 2
Incumbent
Assumed office 2008
Current term ends 2012
Political party	Republican
Profession	Businessman
Website	Senate website

Ryan Zinke (b. November 1, 1996) is a Republican member of the Montana Senate, representing District 2.

Education

Zinke earned his BS in Geology from the University of Oregon in 1984. He went on to receive his MBA in Finance from the National University in 1991. He then earned his MS in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego in 2004.

Professional experience

Zinke was Mission Commander for SEAL Team Six in 1992. He was then Ground Force Commander for Joint Special Operations Command in 1996. He was also a Commander in a Joint Task Force in Bosnia and Kosovo in 1999 and 2001 respectively. In 2003 he was an Executive Officer at a SEAL Training Center. Zinke was Deputy Commander of CJSOTF-AP Special Forces in Iraq in 2004. In 2006 he was Director of Naval Special Warfare Technology. He then worked as President/CEO of CDI in 2008. He was also President of Great Northern Peace Park Foundation in 2008.

Political experience

Zinke joined the Montana State Senate in 2008. He has served in that position since, representing the 2nd district.

Committee membership

• Education and Cultural Resources Committee, Montana Senate
• Finance and Claims Committee, Montana Senate
• Highways and Transportation Committee, Montana Senate

Personal life

Zinke and his wife, Lolita Charlotte, have three children.

External links

• Official Montana State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008

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