Regina Barr | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 52B district | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Atkins |
| Succeeded by | Ruth Richardson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 17, 1965 |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse | Kevin |
| Residence | Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Adelphi University Saint Mary's University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | consultant |
Regina Barr (born February 17, 1965) is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, she represented District 52B in the southeastern Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Early life, education, and career
Barr was born on February 17, 1965.[1][2] She was raised by a single mother of four children.[3] Barr attended Adelphi University, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance and later a Master of Business Administration in marketing. She also attended Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, graduating with a Master of Arts in human development.[1]
Barr founded Red Ladder, a corporate consulting and executive coaching firm, in 2003. She has served on the boards of the Breast Cancer Education Association and Minnesota Excellence in Public Service.[3]
Barr has announced her intention to challenge one-term incumbent DFL congresswoman Angie Craig in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district for the upcoming 2020 House of Representatives election.[4]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Barr was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016.
Personal life
Barr and her husband, Kevin, reside in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.[5]
References
- 1 2 "Barr, Regina". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ↑ "Editorial Board endorsements: Koegel, Pryor and Barr for Minnesota House". Star Tribune. November 2, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- 1 2 Burlingame, Hannah (February 21, 2016). "Local business owner Regina Barr to run for House 52B seat". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ↑ Letter, retrieved 2020-01-21
- ↑ Burlinghame, Hannah (October 16, 2016). "District 52B candidates focus on cost-of-living issues". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved March 18, 2018.