Ryan Zinke's Biography
- U.S. House (MT) - District 1, Republican
On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (MT) - District 1
Contact Information
704C East 13th Street, Suite 260
Whitefish, MT 59937
409 West 2nd Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
Office
2901 West Broadway Street
Suite 200
Missoula, MT 59808
923 South Main
Kalispell, MT 59601
512 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Full Name:
Ryan K. Zinke
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Lolita; 3 Children: Jennifer, Wolfgang, Konrad
Birth Date:
11/01/1961
Birth Place:
Bozeman, MT
Home City:
Whitefish, MT
Religion:
Lutheran
Master of Science, Global Leadership, University of San Diego, 2004
Master of Business Administration, Finance, National University, 1990-1991
Bachelor of Science, Geology, University of Oregon, 1980-1984
Representative, United States House of Representatives, Montana, District 1, 2023-present
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Montana, District 1, 2022, 2024
Secretary, United States Department of the Interior, 2017-2019
Representative, United States House of Representatives, Montana, District At-Large, 2015-2017
Nominated by President-elect Donald Trump, Secretary, United States Department of the Interior, December 13, 2016
Senator, Montana State Senate, District 2, 2009-2013
Candidate, Montana State Lieutenant Governor, 2012
Member, Committee on Appropriations
Member, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Member, Subcommittee on Environment (Science, Space and Technology)
Member, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Member, Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Member, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Former Member, Natural Resources Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Federal Lands, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, United States House of Representatives
Member, Appropriations Committee, United States House of Representatives, 2023-Present
Chair, Senate Education Committee, 2008
Member, Senate Finance and Claims Committee, 2008
Chief Executive Officer, Continental Divide International, 2008-2014
Commander, United States Navy, Naval Special Warfare Command, 1985-2008
Member, Nature Conservancy, 1988-present
Member, Underwater Demolition Team/SEAL Foundation, 1985-present
Member, Flathead Trout Unlimited
Member, Fraternal Order of Underwater Demolition Team/SEAL
Former Director, Montana Firearms Institute
Member, National Rifle Association
Member, Rotary Club
Founder, Great Northern Veterans Peace Park, 2008
Awards:
Inductee - Whitefish High School Football Hall of Fame
Medal - Pacific TEN
Honoree - All-Pacific TEN
2 Bronze Stars for combat.
Eagle Scout
Emerald Cup
University Sahlstrom Award
Number of Grandchildren:
2
Spouse's Occupation:
Former bi-lingual public defender