Mark Hargrove
Mark Hargrove | |
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Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
In office January 10, 2011 – January 14, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Geoff Simpson |
Succeeded by | Debra Entenman |
Personal details | |
Born | Mark Donald Hargrove November 25, 1956 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Sandy Hargrove |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Covington, Washington |
Alma mater | United States Air Force Academy |
Occupation | Pilot, educator, politician |
Military career | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
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Mark Donald Hargrove[1] (born November 25, 1956) is an American USAF pilot, commercial pilot instructor, educator, and politician from Washington. Hargrove is a former Republican member of Washington House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019.
Early life[]
On November 21, 1956, Hargrove was born in San Antonio, Texas.[2]
Education[]
In 1979, Hargrove earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Mechanics from United States Air Force Academy. [2]
Career[]
In 1980, Hargrove became a C-141 Pilot for United States Air Force, until 1984. In 1984, Hargrove became a Math Instructor for United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School, until 1987. In 1987, Hargrove became an Instructor Pilot for The Boeing Company. [2]
On November 2, 2010, Hargrove won the election and became a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Geoff Simpson with 56.33% of the votes. Hargrove began his term on January 10, 2011. [3] On November 6, 2012, as an incumbent, Hargrove won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Bud Sizemore with 50.15% of the votes. [4] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Hargrove won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Chris Barringer with 55.67% of the votes. [5] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Hargrove won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Brooke Valentine with 57.08% of the votes. [6][7][2]
Awards[]
- 2012 Cornerstone Award. Presented by the Association of Washington Business (AWB).[8][9]
- 2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB. [10][11]
- 2019 The Tony LeVier Flight Test Safety Award. Presented by Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP). [12][13]
Personal life[]
Hargrove's wife is Sandy Hargrove. They have two children. Hargrove and his family live in Covington, Washington. [2]
References[]
- ^ "Polaris" (PDF). United State Air Force Academy. 1978. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- ^ a b c d e "Mark Hargrove's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ^ "WA State House District 47 Seat 1". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2010. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ^ "WA State House District 47 Seat 1". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
- ^ "WA State House District 47 Seat 1". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
- ^ "WA State House District 47 Seat 1". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-05-30. Retrieved 2015-05-30.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Statewide business group honors Hargrove from Covington with Cornerstone Award". covingtonreporter.com. April 2, 2012. Retrieved September 7, 2021.(archived)
- ^ "Statewide business group honors Rep. Mark Hargrove with Cornerstone Award for work in Legislature". houserepublicans.wa.gov. April 2, 2012. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ^ "Rep. Mark Hargrove from Covington receives small business award for work in Legislature". covingtonreporter.com. 2012. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ^ "69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award". nfib.com. May 12, 2014. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ^ "Award Winners". flighttestsafety.org. 2019. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ^ "AWARD WINNERS - Tony LeVier Flight Test Safety Recipients". setp.org. Retrieved September 7, 2021.(archived)
External links[]
- 1956 births
- Living people
- 21st-century American politicians
- Aviators from Washington (state)
- Boeing people
- Members of the Washington House of Representatives
- Military personnel from Washington (state)
- People from Covington, Washington
- United States Air Force Academy alumni
- Washington (state) Republicans