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Matthew Koch

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Matthew Koch
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 72nd district
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
Preceded bySannie Overly
Personal details
Born (1978-05-11) May 11, 1978 (age 46)
Paris, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children3
CommitteesLicensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (Chair)
Agriculture
Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
Military service
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service2000–2004
RankCaptain

Matthew R. Koch (born May 11, 1978) is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 72nd House district. His district includes Bourbon, Fleming, and Nicholas County.[1]

Background

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Koch was born in Paris, Kentucky, and graduated from Bourbon County High School. He went on to attend the Kentucky Horseshoeing School, before earning a Bachelor of Science in agriculture from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment. Koch graduated with no student debt, and paid his way through college by working as a farrier.[2][3]

In 2000, Koch served in the United States Marine Corps, and was deployed to Kosovo and Afghanistan. In 2004, he retired with the rank of captain.[4]

In 2004, Koch began his own thoroughbred operation out of his parent's farm while still working as a farrier. In 2005, he co-founded Shawhan Place, a horse breeding and boarding farm located in Paris which he has co-owned ever since.[5] He also serves as a board member of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association.[1]

Political career

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Elections

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  2. ^ "Shawhan Place's Koch Named Farm Manager of the Year". The Blood-Horse. September 14, 2022. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Matthew Koch". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  4. ^ "Matthew Koch's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  5. ^ Oakford, Gleyne Cain (November 3, 2014). "Shawhan Place Enjoying Growth Phase". The Blood-Horse. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  6. ^ "State Rep. Sannie Overly will not seek re-election". WKYT. 2018-01-30. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  7. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2018 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 47. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  8. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 3, 2020 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 57. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  9. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2022 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 61. Retrieved August 12, 2024.