Joan Ballweg
Introduction '''Joan Ballweg''' (''née'' '''Gottinger'''; born March 16, 1952) is an American business owner and Republican politician from Green Lake County, Wisconsin. She is a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 14th Senate district since 2021.She previously served eight terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, from 2005 to 2021, and was mayor of Markesan, Wisconsin, from 1991 to 1997.
Early life and education Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1970 before attending the University of Wisconsin–Waukesha and receiving a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point in 1974.She is married to Tom Ballweg, with whom she has four children.
Career Ballweg worked as a first grade teacher from 1974 to 1976 in Memphis, Tennessee. She started Ballweg Implement Company, Inc. in December 1976 with her husband, Tom. Ballweg served as an alderperson on the Markesan, Wisconsin, Common Council from 1986 to 1989 and was the city's mayor from 1990 to 1996.Ballweg was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2004 and reelected seven times, serving until 2020.She served on the following committees in the Assembly: Chair of Labor & Workforce Development, Colleges and Universities and State Affairs and Homeland Security. She also served as co-chair of the Joint Legislative Council and as a member of the Wisconsin Building Commission. In addition to her legislative assignments, she is a member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V Advisory Council.In 2020, she was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate replacing retiring state senator Luther Olsen.
References
External links * Joan Ballweg for State Assembly ''Official Campaign Website''* Ballweg Implement Co., Inc.