Mark Hargrove
American pilot and politician from Washington
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Mark Donald Hargrove[1] (born November 25, 1956) is an American USAF pilot, commercial pilot instructor, educator, and politician from Washington. Hargrove is a former Republican member of Washington House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019.
November 25, 1956
Mark Hargrove | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Geoff Simpson |
| Succeeded by | Debra Entenman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark Donald Hargrove November 25, 1956 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sandy Hargrove |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | United States Air Force Academy |
| Occupation | Pilot, educator, politician |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
Early life
On November 21, 1956, Hargrove was born in San Antonio, Texas.[2]
Education
In 1979, Hargrove earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering mechanics from United States Air Force Academy.[2]
Career
In 1980, Hargrove became a C-141 pilot for the USAF, until 1984. In 1984, Hargrove became a math instructor for United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School, until 1987. In 1987, Hargrove became an instructor pilot for Boeing.[2]
On November 2, 2010, Hargrove won an election and became a Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Geoff Simpson with 56.33% of the votes. Hargrove began his term on January 10, 2011.[3] On November 6, 2012, as an incumbent, Hargrove won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Bud Sizemore with 50.15% of the votes.[4] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Hargrove won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Chris Barringer with 55.67% of the votes.[5] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Hargrove won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Brooke Valentine with 57.08% of the votes.[6][7][2]
Awards
- 2012 Cornerstone Award. Presented by the Association of Washington Business (AWB).[8][9]
- 2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB.[10][11]
- 2019 The Tony LeVier Flight Test Safety Award. Presented by the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP).[12][13]
Personal life
Hargrove's wife is Sandy Hargrove. They have two children. Hargrove and his family live in Covington, Washington.[2]