Sandy Layman | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 5B district | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Anzelc |
| Succeeded by | Spencer Igo |
| Commissioner of the Iron Range Resources Board | |
| In office May 5, 2003 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | John Swift |
| Succeeded by | Tony Sertich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 5, 1950 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Bill |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Cohasset, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Education | Concordia University (BA) University of St. Thomas (MBA) |
Sandy Layman is an American politician who served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2017 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, she represents District 5B in northern Minnesota.
Early life, education, and career
Layman graduated from Brooklyn Center High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in organizational management and communications from Concordia University and a Master of Business Administration in executive management University of St. Thomas.[1]
Career
Layman was the president of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce from 1987 to 1997, president of the Itasca Development Corporation from 1997 to 2003, commissioner of the Iron Range Resources Board for Governor Tim Pawlenty from 2003 to 2011, and an adjunct professor at the College of St. Scholastica from 2011 to 2016.[1] She is on the boards of the Entrepreneur Fund, Itasca Community Television, and the editorial committee of the Rural Minnesota Journal. She is a consultant at her firm, Layman Consulting.[2]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Layman was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016, defeating Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) incumbent Tom Anzelc.
Personal life
Layman and her husband, Bill, have two children. They reside in Cohasset, where they are members of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.[2]
References
- ^ a b Myers, John (October 22, 2016). "Anzelc faces Layman, Barsness for House 5B seat". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- ^ a b "Layman announces run for House 5B seat". Grand Rapids Herald-Review. Adams Publishing Group. February 23, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
External links
- Sandy Layman at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Official House of Representatives website
- Official campaign website
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