Andrew Boesenecker
Andrew Boesenecker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 53rd district | |
| Assumed office April 28, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jennifer Arndt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Holland, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Western Michigan University (BM) Iliff School of Theology (MDiv) |
Andrew Boesenecker is an American politician, pastor, and former music teacher serving as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 53rd district. Boesenecker assumed office on April 28, 2021, succeeding Jennifer Arndt.[1]
Early life and education
Boesenecker was born in Holland, Michigan. Boesenecker earned a Bachelor of Music from Western Michigan University and a Master of Divinity from the Iliff School of Theology.[2][3]
Career
From 2001 to 2003, Boesenecker worked as an elementary school music teacher in Daytona Beach, Florida. From 2003 to 2009, he was the director of music for Cross Road Lutheran Church in Fleming Island, Florida. Boesenecker then moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, becoming the founding pastor and director of mission of the Mustard Seed House Churches. Since 2017, Boesenecker has been the director of annual giving and stewardship for the Semester at Sea program.[4][5]
Boesenecker focus and complaining is on affordable housing, access to behavioral and reproductive care, improvement of recreation sites, education and small support towards businesses and workers.[6]
In 2022, Boesenecker was selected to serve as co-whip of the state House majority.[7]
Personal life
Boesenecker and his wife, Stacey, have three children and live in West Fort Collins, Colorado.[8]
References
- ^ pat.poblete@coloradopolitics.com, PAT POBLETE. "Andrew Boesenecker, a former teacher and clergyman, set to be sworn in as a state lawmaker". Colorado Politics. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
- ^ "Potluck will welcome intern to King of Glory Lutheran Church". Loveland Reporter-Herald. 2012-06-29. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
- ^ "About Andrew | Andrew For Colorado". Retrieved 2021-04-28.
- ^ Marmaduke, Jacy. "Andrew Boesenecker to fill Jeni Arndt's seat in Colorado House of Representatives". The Coloradoan. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
- ^ Portal, Colorado News (2021-04-26). "Andrew Boesenecker to fill Jeni Arndt's old seat in Colorado House of Representatives". Colorado Portal | News | Classifieds | Cars. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
- ^ Boesenecker, Andrew. "Boesenecker: My commitment to HD 53 is demonstrated by these accomplishments". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
- ^ Birkeland, Bente (12 November 2022). "Colorado's new Democratic leaders are more diverse than ever, most are women". Colorado Public Radio. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
- ^ "Andrew For Colorado | Andrew Boesenecker for House District 53". Retrieved 2021-04-28.