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Dave Baker

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State Representative, District 16b

62

Years of Age

7

Years of Experience

MNResidence (state)

Dave Baker (born March 27, 1962) is an American politician serving as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2015. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Baker represents District 16B in west-central Minnesota, which includes the city of Willmar and parts of Kandiyohi County.

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Education3 - 3 of 1

Saint Cloud Area Technical Community College

Attended Sales and Management

Past Positions1 - 12 of 12

Representative

Minnesota State House of Representatives

2023 - Current

Representative

Minnesota House of Representatives

2014 - 2023

Assistant Minority Leader

Minnesota State House of Representatives

2021 - Current

Assistant Majority Leader

Minnesota State House of Representatives

2015 - 2016

Former Parish President

Saint Thomas Church International Falls

1992 - 1994

Owner

The Oaks at Eagle Creek Restaurant and Bar

Current

Owner

Willmar Super 8 Hotel

Current

Owner

Green Lake Cruises

Current

Owner

Melvin's on the Lake

2003 - 2011

Owner

Baker Hospitalities, Incorporated

1999 - Current

Former Board Member

Torgerson Properties, Incorporated

Former Perator

Holiday Inn and Convention Center

Other Experience1 - 26 of 26

Kitchen Cabinet Member

Minnesota Restaurant Association

Current

Member

Rotary Club

Current

Race Director

Green Lake Triathlon

2004 - 2013

Former President

Willmar Municipal Utilities

2007 - 2012

Board Member

Minnesota Chamber

Chair

Willmar Convention and Visitors Bureau

Former Board Member

Minnesota Restaurant Association

Former Board Member

Spicer Commercial Club

Former Board Member

Minnesota Lodging Association

Former Chair

Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

Former President

International Falls Chamber of Commerce

Founder

Dan Baker Memorial Foundation

Member

Torgerson Properties, Incorporated

Member

Saint Mary's Catholic Church

Former Chair

Select Committee on Technology and Responsive Government, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member

Ways and Means Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member

Subcommittee on Aging and Long-Term Care, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member

Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member

Health and Human Services Finance Division, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member

Health and Human Services Reform Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member

Transportation Finance Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member

Jobs and Economic Development Finance Division Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member

Climate and Energy Finance and Policy Division, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member

Rules and Legislative Administration

Former Member

Education Policy Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair

Rules and Legislative Administration Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

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