Joel Kretz's Biography
- State House (WA) - 7 Position 2, Republican Deputy Minority Leader
Contact Information
Office
425A Legislative Building
Post Office Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
Full Name:
Joel Kretz
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Sara; 1 Child: Jed
Birth Date:
01/07/1957
Birth Place:
Mercer Island, WA
Home City:
Wauconda, WA
Attended, Green River Community College
Attended, Olympic Community College
Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, District 7 Position 2, 2004-present
Deputy Minority Leader, Washington State House of Representatives, present
Canidate, Washington State House of Representatives, District 7 Position 2, 2022
Member, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Member, Rules Committee
Former Member, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Self-Employed Ranch Owner, 1990-present
Officer, 7th District Republican Precinct Committee, present
Member, Coalition for Property Rights
Member, National Rifle Association
President, Okanogan County Farm Bureau, 2002-2004
Awards:
Joel was one of only two legislators to receive the National Federation of Independent
Businesses' "Outstanding Legislator" for 2009 & 2010.
Joel was honored with the 2007 & 2009 "Legislator of the Year" award from Washington
State Farm Bureau for his work on Critical Areas Ordinance legislation and his tireless
work to preserve private property rights.
Joel was also recognized as the "2006 Legislator of the Year" by the Cattle Producers of
Washington for his legislative and local work to promote the heritage of ranching and
farming in Washington.