Heidi Gansert

Heidi Gansert
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 25th district
In office
2005–2011
Preceded by Dawn Gibbons
Succeeded by Patrick Hickey
Personal details
Born 1963 (age 5253)
Reno, Nevada
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Guy
Children 4
Residence Reno, Nevada

Heidi Seevers Gansert (born 1963) is an American politician from the state of Nevada. She served in the Nevada Assembly and as chief of staff to Governor Brian Sandoval. She is a member of the Republican Party.

Career

Gansert was elected to the Nevada Assembly in 2004.[1] She became assistant minority leader in 2007, and minority leader in 2009. Gansert opted not to seek reelection in the 2010 elections.[2]

When Brian Sandoval, a childhood friend, won the 2010 election to become Governor of Nevada, Gansert led his transition team, and became his chief of staff. She resigned from the Governor's office in August 2012,[1] and was hired by the University of Nevada, Reno, as a special assistant for external affairs in October 2012.[3]

Personal life

Gansert's husband is an emergency medicine doctor, and Heidi helps run their practice. Gansert participates in marathons and triathlons.[4][5] She and her husband have four children, and live in Reno.[1]

References


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