John Engen
Politician
1964 –
Who is John Engen?
John Engen has been mayor of Missoula, Montana, USA since 2006. Missoula’s 50th mayor, Engen was born in Missoula in 1964, attended Willard Elementary School, Hellgate High School and The University of Montana, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
Before serving as mayor, Engen served a term as a city council member, was an award-winning writer and editor for the city’s daily newspaper, owned and operated his own small business and volunteered for a variety of Missoula’s non-profit organizations, concentrating on human services. As an amateur auctioneer and emcee, Engen’s helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to help friends and neighbors in the community.
His wife Tracy owns and operate a travel agency in Missoula. The Engens live in the Rattlesnake Valley along with their rescued Labradoodle, Odie, and a cat called Moose. The family's rescued greyhound, Patches, died in February 2011.
Recently, Mayor John Engen endorsed Barack Obama for President of the United States.
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- Born
- 1964
Missoula - Also known as
- Mayor John Engen
- Spouses
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of Montana - Missoula
- Lived in
- Missoula
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on July 23, 2013
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