Brian Kroshus
American businessman and politician
Brian Kroshus | |
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| 25th Tax Commissioner of North Dakota | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2022 | |
| Governor | Doug Burgum |
| Preceded by | Ryan Rauschenberger |
| Member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission | |
| In office March 20, 2017 – January 4, 2022 | |
| Governor | Doug Burgum |
| Preceded by | Brian Kalk |
| Succeeded by | Sheri Haugen-Hoffart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1963 or 1964 (age 59–60) Fargo, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | North Dakota State University (BS) |
Brian Kroshus (born 1963/1964)[1] is an American businessman and politician serving as the Tax Commissioner of North Dakota. He is a former member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission. Kroshus was appointed to both positions by Governor Doug Burgum.
Early life and education
Kroshus was born in Fargo, North Dakota and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from North Dakota State University.[2] As a child, he participated in 4-H programs.[3]
Career
A member of the Republican Party, Kroshus owns and operates a cattle and grain business. He also worked as the publisher of The Bismarck Tribune for 10 years, and later worked as a publisher of Lee Agri-Media Newspaper Group. He also worked for Forum Communications.
In February 2017, Kroshus was selected to serve as a member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission, succeeding Brian Kalk.[4] Kroshus was a candidate for re-election in 2018.[5] In 2019, he became chair of the Public Service Commission.[6] He was reelected in 2020 with 68% of the vote.[7] He served as chair in 2020.
References
- ^ Sisk, Amy R. (October 12, 2020). "Kroshus, Buchmann Face off Again for PSC Seat". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "Burgum appoints Kroshus to Public Service Commission". North Dakota Office of the Governor. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
- ^ "Commissioner Brian Kroshus: Public Service Commission, North Dakota". psc.nd.gov. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
- ^ "Brian Kroshus". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
- ^ "GOP's Brian Kroshus running to fill unexpired PSC term". AP NEWS. 2018-02-06. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
- ^ staff, Bismarck Tribune. "Public Service Commissioner Brian Kroshus seeking reelection". Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
- ^ "Statewide Election Results". North Dakota Secretary of State. 2020-11-12.
| Party political offices | ||
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| Preceded by | Republican nominee for Tax Commissioner of North Dakota 2022 | Most recent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission 2017–2022 | Succeeded by Sheri Haugen-Hoffart |
| Preceded by | Tax Commissioner of North Dakota 2022–present | Incumbent |
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Statewide political officials of North Dakota
- Kelly Armstrong, At-large representative
- Doug Burgum, Governor
- Tammy Miller, Lieutenant Governor
- Michael Howe, Secretary of State
- Drew Wrigley, Attorney General
- Thomas Beadle, Treasurer
- Josh Gallion, Auditor
- Doug Goehring, Agriculture Commissioner
- Jon Godfread, Insurance Commissioner
- Kirsten Baesler, Superintendent
- Brian Kroshus, Tax Commissioner
- Randel Christmann, Julie Fedorchak, Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, Public Service Commissioners
- Tammy Miller, President
- Donald Schaible, President pro tempore
- David Hogue, Majority Leader
- Kathy Hogan, Minority Leader
- Dennis Johnson, Speaker
- Mike Lefor, Majority Leader
- Zac Ista, Minority Leader
- Jon J. Jensen, Chief Justice
- Daniel J. Crothers
- Lisa K. Fair McEvers
- Jerod E. Tufte
- Douglas Bahr, Justices
