Brian Kroshus

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Brian Kroshus
Tax Commissioner of North Dakota
Designate
Assuming office
January 4, 2022
GovernorDoug Burgum
SucceedingRyan Rauschenberger
Member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission
Assumed office
March 20, 2017
GovernorDoug Burgum
Preceded byBrian Kalk
Succeeded byTBD
Personal details
Born1963/1964 (age 57–58)
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationNorth Dakota State University (BS)

Brian Kroshus (born 1963/1964)[1] is an American businessman and politician serving as the Tax Commissioner of North Dakota. He is a former member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission. Kroshus was appointed to both positions by Governor Doug Burgum.

Early life and education[]

Kroshus was born in Fargo, North Dakota and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from North Dakota State University.[2] As a child, he participated in 4-H programs.[3]

Career[]

A member of the Republican Party, Kroshus owns and operates a cattle and grain business. He also worked as the publisher of The Bismarck Tribune for 10 years, and later worked as a publisher of Lee Agri-Media Newspaper Group. He also worked for Forum Communications.

In February 2017, Kroshus was selected to serve as a member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission, succeeding Brian Kalk.[4] Kroshus was a candidate for re-election in 2018.[5] In 2019, he became chair of the Public Service Commission.[6] He was reelected in 2020 with 68% of the vote.[7] He served as chair in 2020.

References[]

  1. ^ Sisk, Amy R. (October 12, 2020). "Kroshus, Buchmann Face off Again for PSC Seat". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  2. ^ "Burgum appoints Kroshus to Public Service Commission". North Dakota Office of the Governor. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  3. ^ "Commissioner Brian Kroshus: Public Service Commission, North Dakota". psc.nd.gov. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  4. ^ "Brian Kroshus". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  5. ^ "GOP's Brian Kroshus running to fill unexpired PSC term". AP NEWS. 2018-02-06. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  6. ^ staff, Bismarck Tribune. "Public Service Commissioner Brian Kroshus seeking reelection". Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  7. ^ "Statewide Election Results". North Dakota Secretary of State. 2020-11-12.
Political offices
Preceded by Member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission
2017–present 		Succeeded by
TBD
Preceded by Tax Commissioner of North Dakota
Taking office 2022 		Designate
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