Terry Katsma (born April 23, 1958) is an American Republican

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and businessman. He served five terms as a member of the

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, representing Wisconsin's 26th Assembly district from 2015 to 2025.

Early life and education

Katsma was born in

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. He graduated from Sheboygan County Christian High School. He then received his bachelor's degree in business administration from Dordt College and his master's degree in business administration from

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Business career

He worked in the banking business, having served as the senior vice president at Oostburg State Bank and later president and chief executive officer. Katsma had served on the Oostburg Village Board and is a Republican.Wisconsin Vote.org.-Terry Katsma
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Wisconsin state legislature

On November 4, 2014, Katsma was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly after defeating Democrat Terry Van Akkeren in the general election. He was re-elected to the state legislature in 2016, 2018 2020, and 2022. He retired in 2024

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1958 births Living people People from Oostburg, Wisconsin Dordt University alumni Marquette University alumni Businesspeople from Wisconsin Wisconsin city council members Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly 21st-century members of the Wisconsin Legislature {{Wisconsin-WIAssembly-Republican-1950s-stub