Pederson, John C.
Senate 2011-2012 (District 15); Senate 2013-2016 (District 14)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/23/1968
Birth Place:
, Minnesota
Birth County:
Wright
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Christian
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Cloud
Occupation (when first elected):
Vice President and Part Owner, Amcon Block and Precast Inc./Former Part-Time Instructor; Human Relations, Dale Carnegie; Customized Training, St. Cloud Technical College/Former Adjunct Instructor, Business Department, Rasmussen College
EDUCATION
Northwestern College, Roseville, Minnesota; B.A.; Business Administration and Biblical Studies
Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; M.B.A.; Business Administration
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Board/Commission:
St. Cloud, Minnesota (Zoning Board of Appeals);
05/1998 to 09/1998
Municipal Board/Commission:
St. Cloud, Minnesota (Planning Commission);
10/1998 to 06/1999
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
St. Cloud, Minnesota (City Council);
12/2007 to 12/2010
Municipal Board/Commission:
St. Cloud, Minnesota (St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Commissioner);
11/2008 to 11/2010
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Clean Water Council;
09/2011 to 20??
[Appointed]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Three children: (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was born and raised on a farm.
Body:
Senate
District:
14
Elected:
11/6/2012
Residence:
Saint Cloud
Term of Office:
1/7/2013 to 1/1/2017
Counties Represented:
Occupation:
Amcon Block and Precast Inc.
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Capital Investment
-
Finance
-
Finance: Transportation and Public Safety Budget Division
Body:
Senate
District:
14
Elected:
11/6/2012
Residence:
Saint Cloud
Term of Office:
1/7/2013 to 1/1/2017
Counties Represented:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
Occupation:
Amcon Block and Precast Inc.
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Capital Investment
-
Finance
-
Finance: E-12 Division
-
Finance: Transportation and Public Safety Division
-
Transportation and Public Safety
Body:
Senate
District:
15
Elected:
11/2/2010
Residence:
Saint Cloud
Term of Office:
1/3/2011 to 1/6/2013
Counties Represented:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
Occupation:
Vice President and Part Owner, Amcon Block and Precast Inc./Former Part-Time Instructor; Human Relations, Dale Carnegie; Customized Training, St. Cloud Technical College/Former Adjunct Instructor, Business Department, Rasmussen College
Party:
Republican
Special Session Bills Authored: 2011 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
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Capital Investment
-
Environment and Natural Resources
-
Higher Education
-
Jobs and Economic Growth
-
Local Government and Elections
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