Former Sen. Mike Enzi

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R Wyoming (1997-2021) Retired, Died, July 26, 2021

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Summary

ENZI, Michael B., a Senator from Wyoming; born in Bremerton, Wash., February 1, 1944; attended public schools of Thermopolis and Sheridan, Wyo.; graduated, Sheridan High School 1962; received degree in accounting, George Washington University 1966; M.B.A. in retail marketing from Denver University 1968; served in Wyoming National Guard 1967-73; owned and operated family shoe stores in Gillette and Sheridan, Wyo., and Miles City, Mont.; accountant; Certified Professional in Human Resources, 1993-present; Mayor of Gillette 1975-1982; member, Wyoming house of representatives 1987-1991; member, Wyoming state senate 1991-1996; commissioner, Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education 1995-1996; elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in 1996; reelected in 2002, and again in 2008 for the term ending January 3, 2015; chair, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (One Hundred Ninth Congress).

Biographical

Full Name: Michael Bradley Enzi
Gender: Male
Pronunciation: MY-kuhl EHN-zee
Date of Birth: Feb. 1, 1944
Date of Death: July 26, 2021 (age: 77)
Place of Birth: Bremerton, Wash.
Religion: Presbyterian
Hometown: Thermopolis, Wyo.
Place of Residence: Gilette, Wyo.
Occupation: Accountant

Wikipedia

Family:

Married: Diana Buckley Enzi, June 7, 1969

3 children: Amy , Emily, Brad

Relations with people in our database:

Father of Brad Enzi

Miscellaneous Links:

Ballotpedia

C-SPAN

GovTrack

Project VoteSmart

Campaign Links:

X (Twitter), campaign

Facebook, campaign

Open Secrets political finance profile

Social Networking:

Facebook, official

X (Twitter), official

YouTube, official

Instagram, official

Medium, official

Education

University of Denver College of Business - MBA, retail marketing (1968)
George Washington University - BA, accounting (1966)
Sheridan (Wyo.) High School - Diploma (1962)

Greek Organizations:

Sigma Chi Fraternity

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. Senate (Jan. 3, 1997-Jan. 2, 2021) Retired, Died, July 26, 2021

Member, U.S. Senator for Wyoming

State Legislature Offices:

Wyoming Senate (1993-1997)

R Senator, District 24

Election Results

2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

U.S. Senate Seat for Wyoming (Class 2)

Michael Bradley Enzi (Mike), 71.02%
Republican

Charlie Hardy, 17.16%
Democrat

Curt Gottshall, 7.78%
Independent

Joseph S. Porambo, 2.15%
Libertarian
2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

U.S. Senate Seat for Wyoming (Class 2)

Michael Bradley Enzi (Mike), 75.62%
Republican

Chris Rothfuss, 24.25%
Democrat
2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

U.S. Senate Seat for Wyoming (Class 2)

Michael Bradley Enzi (Mike), 72.95%
Republican

Joyce Jansa Corcoran, 27.05%
Democrat
1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)

U.S. Senate Seat for Wyoming (Class 2)

Michael Bradley Enzi (Mike), 54.06%
Republican

Kathy Karpan, 42.21%
Democrat

W. David Herbert, 2.51%
Libertarian

Lloyd Marsden, 1.22%
Natural Law

Employment History

Wyoming House of Representatives (1987-1991)

Representative
City of Gillette, Wyo. (1975-1982)

Mayor

Associated Organizations

Election campaign:

Enzi for U.S. Senate (Wyoming)

Board membership:

Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
Commissioner

Credential:

Certified Professional in Human Resources

Own leadership PAC:

Making Business Excel PAC

Awards

Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)
Thank You Award (Gillette Service Clubs)
Testimonial of a Grateful Organization (Wyoming Jaycees)
Past Mayor Award (City of Gillette, Wyo.)
Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence (National Association of Manufacturers)
Honorary Member (Wyoming Dental Association)
Friend of the Industry (Precision Metalforming Association)
Foundation of Freedom Award (Mason Contractors Association of America)
Compass (N Street Village)
20th Anniversary Plate (National Board for Professional Teaching Standards)
Fiscal Hero (Fix the Debt Coalition Inc.) (2020)
Guardian of Small Business (National Federation of Independent Business Inc.) (Nov. 2018)
Congressional Honoree (Autism Society of America Inc.) (Nov. 2018)
U.S. National Mammal Champion Award (Wildlife Conservation Society) (Nov. 2018)
Taxpayers' Friend Award (National Taxpayers Union) (Sept. 2018)
Friend of Farm Bureau Award (American Farm Bureau Federation) (Sept. 2018)
Conservative Achievement Award (American Conservative Union) (April 2018)
Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (March 2017)
Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Award (National Association of Manufacturers) (Oct. 2016)
Hero of Main Street (National Retail Federation) (July 2015)
Guardian of Seniors' Rights Award (60 Plus Association) (Oct. 9, 2014)
Legislative Award (National Rural Health Association) (2011)
Distinguished Service Award (Voices for National Service) (2010)
FDA Recognition (Advanced Medical Technology Association) (1997)
Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (1997)
National Mining Association Award (Triton Coal Company Buckskin Mine) (1996)

Military History

Wyoming National Guard (1967-1973)

Official Signature

Privately Financed Travel

6 trips taken between 2000 - 2004 costing $28,600

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2020, 2020 (Amendment), 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2010 (Amendment), 2009, 2008, 2007, 2007 (Amendment), 2006, 2005, 2005 (Amendment), 2004, 2004 (Amendment), 2003, 2002, 2001
Extension Letter: 2021, 2021, 2020
Stock transaction: 03/13/2016, 09/02/2015, 06/18/2015, 01/12/2015, 05/08/2013, 05/08/2013
Termination: 2021
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Foreign Gifts

5/31/2000: Transportation within Slovenia via helicopter to participate in official fact-finding events from Slovenia
8/26/2003-8/27/2003: Transportation via Government of Botswana aircraft from Gaborne to Kasane and back from Botswana

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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $71,015.22
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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Holland & Knight lobbyist joins Sen. Enzi

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Senate staffer back after stint with Denver lobbying firm

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Ex-staffer Darrin Munoz is back in his old stomping ground working for Sen. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) again after a two-year stint working for a firm that lobbied his old boss, then chair of the Senate Budget Committee. read more
Senior staffer moves down the Hill and across a river

Posted by Jake Harper on Nov. 11, 2014
Though her former boss is safely in place for another term, a senior congressional staffer has left the Hill to join a lobbying organization across the Potomac. read more
Sen. Enzi's former legislative director files for chemical industry lobby

Posted by Nate Hoffman on Oct. 18, 2013
A former key aide for Wyoming's senior senator has become one of the latest revolving door lobbyists, signing on to the American Chemistry Council's account at Kountoupes | Denham. read more
Posted by LegiStorm on April 19, 2013
Two longtime HELP committee staffers under Sen. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) have traveled through the revolving door, with one picking up his first lobby clients. read more

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