Dave Brown (Minnesota politician)

For others of a similar name, see David Brown.
Dave Brown
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 15th district
16th (2011–2013)
Assumed office
January 4, 2011
Preceded by Lisa Fobbe
Personal details
Born (1961-06-26) June 26, 1961
Mount Auburn-La-Porte City, Iowa
Political party Republican Party of Minnesota
Spouse(s) Deb
Children 2
Residence Becker, Minnesota
Alma mater Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Occupation insurance agent, legislator
Religion Evangelical Free Christian

David M. "Dave" Brown (born June 26, 1961) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 15, which includes portions of Benton, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne and Wright counties in the central part of the state. The district also includes the trust lands of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and Grand Casino Mille Lacs.

Early life, education, and career

Brown grew up in Mount Auburn-La-Porte City, Iowa, and later attended Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, graduating in 1983 with a B.A. in Behavioral Sciences.[1][2]

He is an insurance agent with the Breitenfeldt Group. He previously worked with Word Entertainment, a major Christian music company based in Nashville, Tennessee.[1][3]

Minnesota Senate

Brown was first elected in 2010 and was re-elected in 2012.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Legislator Record - Brown, David M. "Dave"". Minnesota Legislators Past & Present. Retrieved 2012-12-04.
  2. ↑ "Senator Dave Brown Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 2012-12-04.
  3. ↑
  4. ↑ Edwards, Jennifer (November 9, 2012). "Sherburne County had 82% voter turnout". Sherburne County Citizen.
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