Terry Katsma (born April 23, 1958) is an American

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and businessman. He has been a member of the

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since 2015, representing

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Early life and education

Katsma was born in

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. He graduated from Sheboygan County Christian High School. He then received his bachelor's degree in business administration from

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and his master's degree in business administration from

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Business career

He worked in the banking business, having served as the senior vice president at Oostburg State Bank and later president and chief executive officer. Katsma had served on the Oostburg Village Board and is a

Wisconsin state legislature

On November 4, 2014, Katsma was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly after defeating Democrat

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in the general election. He has been re-elected to the state legislature in 2016, 2018 and 2020. Katsma is seeking his fifth term to the State Assembly in the 2022 election.

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Campaign website

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1958 births Living people People from Oostburg, Wisconsin Dordt University alumni Marquette University alumni Businesspeople from Wisconsin Wisconsin city council members Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly 21st-century American politicians {{Wisconsin-WIAssembly-Republican-1950s-stub