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Joel Andrew Kretz (born January 7, 1957) is an American politician of the Republican Party. He is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 7th Legislative District.
Early Life
Kretz was born in Seattle, Washington to Marjory and Vincent Kretz. He graduated from Mercer Island High School.
Career
Kretz is a cowboy.
Kretz was elected to the Washington House of Representatives in 2004. He served as the Republican Deputy Leader from late 2008 until April 2023.
Personal life
Kretz is married to Lucka Kretz, who is from from Bohemia. He has one son, Jed, as well as two grandchildren. Kretz lives in Wauconda, Washington, where he owns and operates the Promised Land Ranch.
Awards
2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB.
2020 Guardians of Small Business. Presented by NFIB.