Joan Ballweg

Joan Ballweg
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 41st district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2005
Preceded by	Luther Olsen
Mayor of Markesan, Wisconsin
In office 1991–1997
Personal details
Born	(1952-03-16) March 16, 1952 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Thomas Ballweg (m. 1974)
Children	Jeffrey, Kristen, Becky
Residence	Markesan, Wisconsin
Alma mater	University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
Profession	Teacher, Business Owner, Politician
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Website	Official website

Joan Ballweg (born March 16, 1952) is a Wisconsin politician and legislator, currently serving her third term as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 41st district. She is a member of the Republican Party.

Biography

Early life and education

Born Joan Gottinger in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1970 before attending UW-Waukesha and receiving a B.A. from UW-Stevens Point in 1974. She is married to Tom Ballweg, with whom she has four children.

Career

Ballweg worked as a first grade teacher from 1974 to 1976 in Memphis, Tennessee. She started Ballweg Implement Company, Inc. in December 1976 with her husband, Tom. Ballweg served as an alderperson on the Markesan, Wisconsin Common Council from 1987–1991 and was the city's mayor from 1991 to 1997. Ballweg has served in the Wisconsin State Assembly since 2005. She serves on the following committees: Chair of Labor & Workforce Development, Colleges and Universities and State Affairs and Homeland Security. She also serves as Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Council and as a member of the Wisconsin Building Commission. In addition to her legislative assignments, she is a member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V Advisory Council.

External links

• Joan Ballweg for State Assembly Official Campaign Website
• Ballweg Implement Co., Inc.