Michael Cryans

Michael Cryans
Member of the
New Hampshire Executive Council
from the 1st district
In office
January 2, 2019 – January 6, 2021
Preceded byJoseph Kenney
Succeeded byJoseph Kenney
Personal details
BornLittleton, New Hampshire, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJulie
Children2
EducationSpringfield College (BA)

Michael Cryans (born [when?]) is an American politician and former banker formerly serving as a member of the Executive Council of New Hampshire from 1st district.[1]

Early life and education

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Cryans was born in Littleton, New Hampshire. After graduating from Littleton High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education from Springfield College.[2]

Career

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After graduating from college, Cryans returned to Littleton High School as a teacher before starting a career in banking. Cryans served as Vice President of the Dartmouth Banking Company and later worked as executive director of Headrest, Inc., a substance abuse rehabilitation facility located in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

A Democrat, Cryans took office on January 2, 2019, after defeating Republican incumbent Joseph Kenney in the 2018 general election.[3] He had previously sought the seat in 2014 and 2016, but lost both times to Kenney.[4][5]

Personal life

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Cryans lives in Hanover, New Hampshire with his wife, Julie. They have two sons and two grandchildren.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Contact Councilor Mike J. Cryans | District 1 | New Hampshire Executive Council". www.nh.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  2. ^ "Councilor Michael J. Cryans Biography | District 1 | New Hampshire Executive Council". www.nh.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  3. ^ "Michael Cryans". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  4. ^ Staff, NHPR (12 March 2014). "Kenney Wins Executive Council Seat To Replace Burton". www.nhpr.org. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  5. ^ Rik Stevens. "Kenney wins NH Executive Council race over Cryans". Eagle-Tribune. Associated Press. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  6. ^ "About Me". Mike Cryans. 2018-06-08. Retrieved 2020-04-24.