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Mark Hargrove
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
In office
January 10, 2011 – January 14, 2019
Preceded by Geoff Simpson
Succeeded by Debra Entenman
Personal details
Born Mark Donald Hargrove
November 25, 1956(1956-11-25) (age 68)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Sandy Hargrove
Children 2
Residence Covington, Washington
Alma mater United States Air Force Academy
Occupation Pilot, educator, politician

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[]

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

Education[]

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

Career[]

In 1980, Hargrove became a C-141 Pilot for United States Air Force, 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 The Boeing Company.[2]

On November 2, 2010, Hargrove won the election and became a Republican member of 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.[2][6][7]

Awards[]

  • 2012 Cornerstone Award. Presented by the Association of Washington Business (AWB).[8][9]
  • 2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB.[10][11]
  • 2019 The Tony LeVier Flight Test Safety Award. Presented by Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP).[12][13]

Personal life[]

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

References[]

  1. "Polaris". United State Air Force Academy. 1978. https://s3.amazonaws.com/usafayearbooks/1978.pdf. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Mark Hargrove's Biography". Vote Smart. 
  3. "WA State House District 47 Seat 1". November 2, 2010. 
  4. "WA State House District 47 Seat 1". November 6, 2012. 
  5. "WA State House District 47 Seat 1". November 4, 2014. 
  6. "WA State House District 47 Seat 1". November 8, 2016. 
  7. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-05-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20150530210740/http://rockfordchamberadvocacycenter.org/voter-resources/official/269973/Mark/Hargrove. Retrieved 2015-05-30. 
  8. "Statewide business group honors Hargrove from Covington with Cornerstone Award". April 2, 2012. (archived)
  9. "Statewide business group honors Rep. Mark Hargrove with Cornerstone Award for work in Legislature". April 2, 2012. 
  10. "Rep. Mark Hargrove from Covington receives small business award for work in Legislature". 2012. 
  11. "69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award". May 12, 2014. 
  12. "Award Winners". 2019. 
  13. "AWARD WINNERS - Tony LeVier Flight Test Safety Recipients". (archived)

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