Bryan Breitling
Bryan J. Breitling is an American politician serving as a member of the South Dakota Senate from the 23rd district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 12, 2021.
Bryan Breitling | |
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Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 23rd district | |
Assumed office January 12, 2021 | |
Preceded by | John Lake |
Personal details | |
Born | Hoven, South Dakota, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Children | 3 |
Education | Northern State University (BS) University of Sioux Falls (MHA) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Unit | Army National Guard |
Early life and education
Breitling was born in Hoven, South Dakota and graduated from Roscoe High School. He served in the Army National Guard for 11 years before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Northern State University and a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Sioux Falls.[1]
Career
Prior to entering politics, Breitling worked as a healthcare administrator at nursing homes and hospitals around South Dakota.[2] He was elected to the South Dakota Senate in November 2020 and assumed office on January 12, 2021. He is the vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee.[3]
In April 2021, Breitling became the chair of a newly established legislative committee to study implementation of recreational and medical marijuana programs in the state.[4]
References
- Tribune, Ipswich. "Breitling announces candidacy for S.D. Senate seat". Ipswich Tribune. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- "South Dakota Legislature". sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- "Bryan Breitling". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- Wargo, Abby. "Legislature establishes marijuana committee". Rapid City Journal Media Group. Archived from the original on 2021-04-24. Retrieved 2021-05-16.