Woodard, Kelby G.
House 2011-2012 (District 25B); House 2013-2014 (District 20A)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Le Sueur, Rice, Scott
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
4/15/1970
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Belle Plaine
Occupation (when first elected):
Small Business Owner; Trade Innovations, Import/Trade Security Company; TRG Direct, Customs Company; and Trusted Trade Alliance/Former Employee, Asset Protection, Target
EDUCATION
Georgetown University; Postsecondary; Certificate of Global Security Management
University of North Texas; B.S.; Criminal Justice
University of Dallas; M.B.A.; International Business
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
U.S. Executive Branch:
United States Customs Service;
[Dates Unknown]
County Board/Commissioner:
Scott County, Minnesota (Criminal Justice Advisory Board);
[Dates Unknown]
Military:
United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol, Minnesota;
[Dates Unknown]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Donna C. Jaeger (married on June 10, 1995)
Children:
Five children: Randi (daughter); Tipton, William, Charlie, and Kevin Jaeger (he was born while his dad was in office) (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was originally from Texas. He moved to Minnesota in 1999.
Religion provided by his 2010 campaign website.
Body:
House
District:
20A
Elected:
11/6/2012
Residence:
Belle Plaine
Term of Office:
1/7/2013 to 1/4/2015
Counties Represented:
Le Sueur, Scott
Occupation:
Small Business Owner
Party:
Republican
Special Session Bills Authored: 2013 1st Sp.S. - Author
Leadership Position:
Assistant Minority Leader
Body:
House
District:
25B
Elected:
11/2/2010
Residence:
Belle Plaine
Term of Office:
1/3/2011 to 1/6/2013
Counties Represented:
Rice, Scott
Occupation:
Small Business Owner; Trade Innovations, Import/Trade Security Company; TRG Direct, Customs Company; and Trusted Trade Alliance/Former Employee, Asset Protection, Target
Party:
Republican
Special Session Bills Authored: 2011 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
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Education Finance
Minutes
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Education Reform
Minutes
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Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance
Minutes
Session Notes:
His margin of victory over David Bly was only 31 votes so an automatic recount occurred. After the recount he was declared the winner by 37 votes.
Articles & Books About
Session Interviews
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