Finkbeiner was born in Seattle and lives in Kirkland, Washington. He attended Lake Washington High School where he was a three-sport letterman and competed in the state wrestling championships. Finkbeiner graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington[2] where he edited The Source magazine and was assistant editor of the school newspaper, The Pioneer. He co-hosted a weekly radio show called Bill and Bill’s Barbecue Blues Hour. In 2007, Bill completed the executive MBA program at the University of Washington.[2]
Careeredit
In 1992, at 23, Finkbeiner was elected to the Washington State House of Representatives as a Democrat from the 45th District (including Kirkland, Redmond, Duval, Carnation) and became the youngest member of that chamber.
In 1994, he left the House of Representatives[2] and switched parties[3] to run as a Republican for the State Senate where became the youngest member of that body.[3] He served in the Washington State Senate from 1994 until 2006.[2]
In 2003, Finkbeiner became the youngest Senate Majority Leader in state history.[3] He was known for his efforts to reduce partisanship, and during his tenure no bill was passed on a party line vote. In 2006, Finkbeiner cast the deciding vote for an anti-discrimination bill for gays and lesbians.
Finkbeiner was a leader in technology and telecommunications issues, where he used his years of experience working in the private sector at Microsoft and other high tech companies to help the state distinguish itself as a policy leader. Bill was the first legislator in the state to use email to communicate with constituents. He worked to get state legislation online. Bill worked closely with the Washington Technology Alliance, and was part of Governor Gary Locke's Digital Education Task Force.
Finkbeiner also worked in the private sector, including at Microsoft as a contract project manager for five years, three years as an executive director in an online education company, and for other high tech companies. Finkbeiner now operates his own business specializing in commercial property management and land development.[4]
Personal lifeedit
Finkbeiner married Kristin Rowe in the mid-1990s when he was a state representative.[5] They have two children.[4] He has served on many boards as a volunteer.[4]
Referencesedit
^"Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2012". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
^ abcd"Bill Finkbeiner". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
^ abcConnelly, Joel (June 5, 2012). "Conservation group backs its first Republican". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
^ abc"Bill Finkbeiner's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
^"Why These Political Odd Couples Get Along So Well". kuow.org. October 24, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
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This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately from the article and its talk page especially if potentially libelous Find sources Bill Finkbeiner news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2018 Learn how and when to remove this message William E Finkbeiner born May 5 1969 is an American businessman and politician who served as a member of the Washington State Senate representing the 45th district from 1995 2007 Originally a Democrat he became a Republican in 1994 following the Republican Revolution and served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995 In 2003 he became the youngest Senate Majority Leader in the history of the Washington State Senate In a return to politics at age 43 he ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in 2012 against incumbent Democrat Brad Owen 1 Bill FinkbeinerMajority Leader of the Washington SenateIn office December 23 2003 January 10 2005Preceded byJames E WestSucceeded byLisa BrownMinority Leader of the Washington SenateIn office January 10 2005 November 29 2005Preceded byLisa BrownSucceeded byMike HewittMember of the Washington Senate from the 45th districtIn office January 9 1995 January 8 2007Preceded byAlan BluechelSucceeded byEric OemigMember of the Washington House of Representatives from the 45th districtIn office January 11 1993 January 9 1995Preceded byJohn W BetrozoffSucceeded byKathy LambertPersonal detailsBorn 1969 05 05 May 5 1969 age 54 Seattle Washington U S Political partyRepublican 1994 present Other politicalaffiliationsDemocratic before 1994 SpouseKristin Rowe FinkbeinerChildren2Alma materWhitman College University of Washington MBA OccupationPoliticianBusinessman Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 ReferencesEarly life editFinkbeiner was born in Seattle and lives in Kirkland Washington He attended Lake Washington High School where he was a three sport letterman and competed in the state wrestling championships Finkbeiner graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla Washington 2 where he edited The Source magazine and was assistant editor of the school newspaper The Pioneer He co hosted a weekly radio show called Bill and Bill s Barbecue Blues Hour In 2007 Bill completed the executive MBA program at the University of Washington 2 Career editIn 1992 at 23 Finkbeiner was elected to the Washington State House of Representatives as a Democrat from the 45th District including Kirkland Redmond Duval Carnation and became the youngest member of that chamber In 1994 he left the House of Representatives 2 and switched parties 3 to run as a Republican for the State Senate where became the youngest member of that body 3 He served in the Washington State Senate from 1994 until 2006 2 In 2003 Finkbeiner became the youngest Senate Majority Leader in state history 3 He was known for his efforts to reduce partisanship and during his tenure no bill was passed on a party line vote In 2006 Finkbeiner cast the deciding vote for an anti discrimination bill for gays and lesbians Finkbeiner was a leader in technology and telecommunications issues where he used his years of experience working in the private sector at Microsoft and other high tech companies to help the state distinguish itself as a policy leader Bill was the first legislator in the state to use email to communicate with constituents He worked to get state legislation online Bill worked closely with the Washington Technology Alliance and was part of Governor Gary Locke s Digital Education Task Force Finkbeiner also worked in the private sector including at Microsoft as a contract project manager for five years three years as an executive director in an online education company and for other high tech companies Finkbeiner now operates his own business specializing in commercial property management and land development 4 Personal life editFinkbeiner married Kristin Rowe in the mid 1990s when he was a state representative 5 They have two children 4 He has served on many boards as a volunteer 4 References edit Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election 2012 Ballotpedia Retrieved October 29 2018 a b c d Bill Finkbeiner Ballotpedia Retrieved October 29 2018 a b c Connelly Joel June 5 2012 Conservation group backs its first Republican Seattle Post Intelligencer Retrieved October 29 2018 a b c Bill Finkbeiner s Biography Vote Smart Retrieved October 29 2018 Why These Political Odd Couples Get Along So Well kuow org October 24 2018 Retrieved October 29 2018 Washington State Senate Preceded byJames E West Majority Leader of the Washington Senate2003 2005 Succeeded byLisa Brown Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bill Finkbeiner amp oldid 1191317865, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
