Barry Usher
Barry Usher | |
|---|---|
| Majority Whip of the Montana House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2021 | |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Berry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1965 (age 58–59) Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ann Marie |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Billings, Montana |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland University College |
| Occupation | Business owner |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Coast Guard |
| Rank | Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class |
Barry M. Usher is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 40th district. Elected in November 2016, he assumed office in January 2017. Since January 2021, Usher has served as the majority whip of the House.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Usher previously served in the United States Coast Guard on the USCGC Steadfast (WMEC-623) and became a Boatswain Mate 2nd Class. He also worked in law enforcement before establishing a small business. Usher and his wife, Ann Marie Murphy Usher, have four children.[3] Usher lives in Yellowstone County, Montana.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Copper Book: Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2021". Montana State Legislature. Montana Legislative Services Division. p. 61. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- ^ "Barry Usher". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- ^ "Barry Usher, HD 40, Republican, incumbent". The Billings Gazette. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- ^ "GOP chair shuts down testimony opposing sanctuary city ban". AP NEWS. 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2021-04-27.