Mark Thane
{{short description|American politician}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Mark Thane
| children = 2
| spouse = Mary Hensleigh Thane
| party = Democratic
| education = University of Montana (BA, MEd)
| state_house = Montana
| district = 99th
| term_start = January 4, 2021
| predecessor = Marilyn Ryan
| birth_place = Missoula, Montana, U.S.
}}
Mark Thane is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 99th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 4, 2021.
Early life and education
Thane was born and raised in Missoula, Montana. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Education from the University of Montana.{{Cite web|title=Mark Thane|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Mark_Thane|access-date=2021-06-08|website=Ballotpedia}}
Career
Prior to entering politics, Thane worked as a teacher and administrator in the Missoula County Public Schools for 39 years.{{Cite web|title=Speaker|url=http://portal.clubrunner.ca/1864/Stories/speaker-19|access-date=2021-06-08|website=Rotary Club of Missoula|language=en-ca}} From 2013 to 2015, he served as director of human resources and labor relations for the school district and later served as superintendent until his retirement in 2019.{{Cite web|date=November 13, 2018|first=Peter|last=Christian|title=MCPS Superintendent Mark Thane to Retire on June 30|url=https://newstalkkgvo.com/mcps-superintendent-mark-thane-to-retire-on-june-30/|access-date=2021-06-08|website=Newstalk KGVO}}
References
External links
- {{official website}}
{{Montana House of Representatives}}
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Category:Politicians from Missoula, Montana
Category:University of Montana alumni
Category:Democratic Party members of the Montana House of Representatives
Category:Year of birth missing (living people)
Category:21st-century members of the Montana Legislature
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