Mike Volz
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 6th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2017 (2017-01-09)
Serving with Jenny Graham
Preceded byKevin Parker
Personal details
Born
James Michael Volz

1964 or 1965 (age 58–59)[1]
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDiane
Children3
Residence(s)Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Alma materEastern Washington University (BA)
Gonzaga University (MBA)
Websitemikevolz.houserepublicans.wa.gov

James Michael Volz (born 1964 or 1965) is an American politician of the Republican Party. He is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 6th Legislative District since 2017.

Early life, education, and career

Volz graduated from Ritzville High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern Washington University.[2] He later received an MBA from Gonzaga University.[2]

Volz served as the assistant finance director for the Spokane Transit Authority before becoming the Deputy Treasurer for Spokane County.[3] He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Whitworth University.[4]

Washington House of Representatives

Volz ran for the House seat following the announcement of the retirement of Representative Kevin Parker, along with two other Republicans.[5] Volz defeated Democrat Lynnette Vehrs in the general election in 2016.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Washington's 6th District draws five challengers to succeed Rep. Kevin Parker". The Spokesman-Review. 2016-07-06. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  2. ^ a b c "Mike Volz". Spokesman-Review. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  3. ^ "Washington's 6th District Race: Lynette Vehrs vs Mike Volz". Spokane Public Radio. October 19, 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  4. ^ "Mike Volz". Whitworth University. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  5. ^ "Mike Volz, Lynette Vehrs Grapple For House Seat". Spokesman-Review. October 7, 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2018.

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