Frank Garner | |
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Member of the MontanaHouseofRepresentatives from the 7th district | |
Assumed office January 5, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Randy Brodehl |
Chief of Police of Kalispell Police Department | |
In office 1998–2006 | |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Teresa Garner |
Children | 3 |
Occupation | Chief of Police,security consultant,politician |
Frank Garner is an American former Chief of Police,security consultant,and politician from Montana. Garner is a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 7,which includes parts of Kalispell,Montana.
In 1995,Garner earned a Criminal Justice/Criminology degree from Flathead Valley Community College. Garner attended Montana Law Enforcement Academy and FBI Regional Leadership Training Group. [1] [2]
In 1986,Garner became a police detective. In 1998,Garner became the Chief of Police in Kalispell Police Department,until 2006. [1] [2]
In 2004,Garner was appointed as the interim city manager of Kalispell,Montana. [2]
In 2011,Garner became the Chief of Security at Kalispell Regional Healthcare. In 2017,Garner became a Security and Law Enforcement Consultant. [1]
On November 4,2014,Garner won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 7. [3] On November 8,2016,as an incumbent,Garner won the election and continued serving District 7. Garner defeated Lynn R. Stanley with 65.17% of the votes. [4] On November 6,2018,as an incumbent,Garner won the election and continued serving District 7. Garner defeated James H. Cossitt with 65.46% of the votes. [5] [6] [1]
Garner's wife is Teresa Garner. They have three children. [1]
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