Joel Kretz | |
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Member of the WashingtonHouseofRepresentatives from the 7th district | |
In office January 10, 2005 –January 13, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Cathy McMorris Rodgers |
Succeeded by | Hunter Abell |
Personal details | |
Born | Joel Andrew Kretz January 7,1957 Seattle,Washington,U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Sara Kretz (divorced);Lucka Kretz |
Children | 1 |
Residence | Wauconda,Washington |
Alma mater | Green River College (attended),Olympic College (attended) |
Occupation | Rancher,Politician |
Signature | ![]() |
Website | Official |
Joel Andrew Kretz (born January 7,1957) is an American politician of the Republican Party. He is a former member of the Washington House of Representatives,representing the 7th Legislative District. [1]
Kretz was born in Seattle,Washington to Marjory and Vincent Kretz. He graduated from Mercer Island High School. [2]
Kretz was elected to the Washington House of Representatives in 2004. He served as the Republican Deputy Leader from late 2008 until April 2023. [2]
Kretz is married to Lucka Kretz,who is from from Bohemia. [2] He has one son,Jed,as well as two grandchildren. Kretz lives in Wauconda,Washington,where he owns and operates the Promised Land Ranch. [1] [2]