Regina Barr

Regina Barr
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 52B district
In office
January 3, 2017 – January 7, 2019
Preceded byJoe Atkins
Succeeded byRuth Richardson
Personal details
Born (1965-02-17) February 17, 1965 (age 59)
Political partyRepublican Party of Minnesota
SpouseKevin
ResidenceInver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Alma materAdelphi University
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Occupationconsultant

Regina Barr (born February 17, 1965) is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, she represented District 52B in the southeastern Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Early life, education, and career

Barr was born on February 17, 1965.[1][2] She was raised by a single mother of four children.[3] Barr attended Adelphi University, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance and later a Master of Business Administration in marketing. She also attended Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, graduating with a Master of Arts in human development.[1]

Barr founded Red Ladder, a corporate consulting and executive coaching firm, in 2003. She has served on the boards of the Breast Cancer Education Association and Minnesota Excellence in Public Service.[3]

Barr has announced her intention to challenge one-term incumbent DFL congresswoman Angie Craig in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district for the upcoming 2020 House of Representatives election.[4]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Barr was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016.

Personal life

Barr and her husband, Kevin, reside in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Barr, Regina". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "Editorial Board endorsements: Koegel, Pryor and Barr for Minnesota House". Star Tribune. November 2, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  3. ^ a b Burlingame, Hannah (February 21, 2016). "Local business owner Regina Barr to run for House 52B seat". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  4. ^ Letter, retrieved 2020-01-21
  5. ^ Burlinghame, Hannah (October 16, 2016). "District 52B candidates focus on cost-of-living issues". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved March 18, 2018.