Kathie Hess Crouse
Member of the
West Virginia House of Delegates
Assumed office
December 2, 2021
Preceded byJoshua Higginbotham
Constituency19th district (2022–present)
13th district (2021–2022)
Personal details
Born
Kathryn Hess

(1969-12-02) December 2, 1969
Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMarc Crouse
Residence(s)Buffalo, West Virginia, U.S.
EducationWest Virginia State University (AS, BS)

Kathryn "Kathie" Hess Crouse (born December 2, 1969)[1] is an American politician and activist serving as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 13th district. She was appointed by Governor Jim Justice on December 2, 2021.

Early life and education

Born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia, Crouse earned an associate degree in science and Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology and molecular biology from West Virginia State University.[2]

Career

From 1998 to 2001, Crouse managed a Steak Escape restaurant. After earning her bachelor's degree, she worked as an analytical technician for Dow Chemical Company. From 2001 to 2004, she served as a microbiologist in the West Virginia Office of Laboratory Services. She was an unsuccessful candidate for the Putnam County Board of Education in 2010 and West Virginia House of Delegates in 2016. Crouse has been the president of the West Virginia Home Educators Association and a commissioner of the West Virginia State Athletic Commission.[3] She was also a board member of the Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Crouse was appointed to the West Virginia House of Delegates in December 2021.[4][5]

Personal life

Crouse lives in Buffalo, West Virginia.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Kathie Crouse's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  2. ↑ Herald, The Putnam (8 December 2021). "Kathie Hess Crouse takes oath of office". The Herald-Dispatch. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  3. ↑ McElhinny, Brad (2021-11-24). "Longtime activist Crouse is named to vacant House seat". WV MetroNews. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  4. ↑ "Kathie Hess Crouse". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  5. ↑ "Gov. Justice appoints Kathie Hess Crouse to 13th District seat in House of Delegates". governor.wv.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  6. ↑ "State Senate District 8 candidate: Kathie Hess Crouse (R)". Charleston Gazette-Mail. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
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