Mark Treaster
Mark R. Treaster (May 17, 1954-) is a Democratic former member of the Kansas House of Representatives and businessman. He served the Kansas 104th district from 2004-2008.[1] In 2012, he ran for a seat in the Kansas Senate.[2] While in the state house, he served on the House Transportation Committee.[3]
Before entering politics and business, Treaster was an educator in Pretty Prairie, Kansas and Concordia, Kansas. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education in 1977 and a Master of Science in Learning Disabilities in 1991, both from Emporia State University.[4]
In 2010, he was named to the USDA Farm Service Agency state committee in Kansas[5] and still holds the position as of January 2016.[6]
References
- ^ "12 former lawmakers seek return to Kansas Legislature". Topeka Capital-Journal. September 30, 2012. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ^ Gough, Fred. "Mark Treaster announces he'll run for Senate as a Democrat against incumbent Terry Bruce". Hutchinson Post. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ^ Hanna, John. "Committee likely to rewrite bill on young drivers". Hays Daily News. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ^ "Mark Treaster's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ^ "New Job". Emporia Gazette. January 23, 2010. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ^ "Farm Service Agency (State Committee)". United States Department of Agriculture. Archived from the original on February 2, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2016.