Mike Kreidler

A Representative from Washington. Born in Tacoma, Wash. , September 28, 1943. B. S. , Pacific University, 1967. D. Optom. , 1969. M. P. H. , University of California, Los Angeles, 1972. Lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Reserve, active duty 1970-1971 and 1991. Doctor of optometry, Group Health Cooperative, Olympia, Wash. , 1972-1992. Member, board of directors, North Thurston School District, 1973-1977. Washington State representative, 1977-1984. Washington State senator, 1985-1992. Elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Third Congress (January 3, 1993-January 3, 1995). Unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Fourth Congress. Member of the pacific northwest power planning council, 1995-1998. Regional Director, United States Department of Health and Human Services, 1998-2000. Washington state insurance commissioner, 2001-2025.