Mark Hargrove

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Mark Hargrove
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 47th district
In office
January 10, 2011 – January 14, 2019
Preceded byGeoff Simpson
Succeeded byDebra Entenman
Personal details
Born
Mark Donald Hargrove

(1956-11-25) November 25, 1956 (age 67)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSandy Hargrove
Children2
ResidenceCovington, Washington
Alma materUnited States Air Force Academy
OccupationPilot, educator, politician
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Air Force

Mark Donald Hargrove[1] (born November 25, 1956) is an American USAF pilot, commercial pilot instructor, educator, and politician from Washington. Hargrove is a former Republican member of Washington House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019.

Early life[edit]

On November 21, 1956, Hargrove was born in San Antonio, Texas.[2]

Education[edit]

In 1979, Hargrove earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering mechanics from United States Air Force Academy.[2]

Career[edit]

In 1980, Hargrove became a C-141 pilot for the USAF, until 1984. In 1984, Hargrove became a math instructor for United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School, until 1987. In 1987, Hargrove became an instructor pilot for Boeing.[2]

On November 2, 2010, Hargrove won an election and became a Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Geoff Simpson with 56.33% of the votes. Hargrove began his term on January 10, 2011.[3] On November 6, 2012, as an incumbent, Hargrove won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Bud Sizemore with 50.15% of the votes.[4] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Hargrove won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Chris Barringer with 55.67% of the votes.[5] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Hargrove won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Brooke Valentine with 57.08% of the votes.[6][7][2]

Awards[edit]

Personal life[edit]

Hargrove's wife is Sandy Hargrove. They have two children. Hargrove and his family live in Covington, Washington.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Polaris" (PDF). United States Air Force Academy. 1978. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Mark Hargrove's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  3. ^ "WA State House District 47 Seat 1". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2010. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  4. ^ "WA State House District 47 Seat 1". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "WA State House District 47 Seat 1". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  6. ^ "WA State House District 47 Seat 1". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  7. ^ "State Representative Mark Hargrove (Republican Party) | Rockford Chamber of Commerce". Archived from the original on May 30, 2015. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
  8. ^ "Statewide business group honors Hargrove from Covington with Cornerstone Award". Covington Reporter. April 2, 2012. Archived from the original on September 8, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)()
  9. ^ "Statewide business group honors Rep. Mark Hargrove with Cornerstone Award for work in Legislature". The Washington State Ledger. April 2, 2012. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  10. ^ "Rep. Mark Hargrove from Covington receives small business award for work in Legislature". Covington Reporter. 2012. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  11. ^ "69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award". National Federation of Independent Business. May 12, 2014. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  12. ^ "Award Winners". flighttestsafety.org. 2019. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  13. ^ "Award Winners - Tony LeVier Flight Test Safety Recipients". Society of Experimental Test Pilots. Archived from the original on September 8, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)()

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