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.
Mark Thane | |
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| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 99th district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Marilyn Ryan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Missoula, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Hensleigh Thane |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Montana (BA, MEd) |
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.[1]
Career
Prior to entering politics, Thane worked as a teacher and administrator in the Missoula County Public Schools for 39 years.[2] 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 2018.[3]