Ron Maurer
Encyclopedia
Ron Maurer is a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Oregon
. He served in the Oregon House of Representatives
until January 2011. He represented District 3, which encompasses most of Josephine County
, including the cities of Grants Pass
and Cave Junction
. He ran for Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction
in 2010, losing to incumbent Susan Castillo
.
in 1985 with a bachelor of science degree in science education. He went on to receive a masters in continuing and occupational education from Kansas State University
in 1989, and a Doctor of Education
degree from Northern Illinois University
in 1999.
From 1985 to 1994, Maurer was an officer in the United States Army
, serving as a medical evacuation helicopter pilot and then in healthcare and hospital administration. Following his active duty service, he served in the United States Army Reserves from 1994 until his retirement in 2006. Since 2001, Maurer owns and manages the Rogue River Health Clinic in Rogue River
and is a co-owner of Maurer Properties, LLC.
board from 2001 to 2004. In 2006, he was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives
, representing District 3, defeating Democrat Howard Owens. In 2008, he was re-elected, defeating Democrat Julie Rubenstein and was elected Republican whip by his Republican colleagues.
In 2010, he ran for Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction
, losing to incumbent Susan Castillo
in a closely contested election. He gave up running for reelection for the House in order to run for Superintendent and was succeeded by Wally Hicks.
.
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
. He served in the Oregon House of Representatives
Oregon House of Representatives
The Oregon House of Representatives is the lower house of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. There are 60 members of the House, representing 60 districts across the state, each with a population of 57,000. The House meets at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem....
until January 2011. He represented District 3, which encompasses most of Josephine County
Josephine County, Oregon
Josephine County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. According to Oregon Geographic Names, the county is probably named after a stream in the area called Josephine Creek, which in turn is probably named after Virginia Josephine Rollins Ort. In 2010, its population was 82,713...
, including the cities of Grants Pass
Grants Pass, Oregon
-Rogue River:The Rogue River runs through Grants Pass.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 23,003 people, 9,376 households, and 5,925 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 9,885 housing units at an average density of 1,303.3 per square mile . By 2008,...
and Cave Junction
Cave Junction, Oregon
Cave Junction, incorporated in 1948, is a city in Josephine County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,883. Its motto is the "Gateway to the Oregon Caves," and the city got its name by virtue of its location at the junction of Redwood Highway and Caves Highway...
. He ran for Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction
Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction
The Superintendent of Public Instruction, sometimes referred to as the State Superintendent of Schools, is a constitutional office within the executive branch of the Oregon state government, and acts as administrative officer of the State Board of Education and executive head of the Department of...
in 2010, losing to incumbent Susan Castillo
Susan Castillo
Susan Castillo heads the Oregon Department of Education as the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Although she currently holds an elective statewide non-partisan office, she is a Democrat, and served from 1997 to 2003 in the Oregon State Senate as a member of that party...
.
Early life and career
A fourth-generation Oregonian, Maurer was born in Grants Pass and graduated from Oregon State UniversityOregon State University
Oregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
in 1985 with a bachelor of science degree in science education. He went on to receive a masters in continuing and occupational education from Kansas State University
Kansas State University
Kansas State University, commonly shortened to K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States...
in 1989, and a Doctor of Education
Doctor of Education
The Doctor of Education or Doctor in Education degree , in Latin, Doctor Educationis, is a research-oriented professional doctorate that prepares the student for academic, administrative, clinical, or research positions in educational, civil, and private organizations.-Differences between an Ed.D...
degree from Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P...
in 1999.
From 1985 to 1994, Maurer was an officer in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
, serving as a medical evacuation helicopter pilot and then in healthcare and hospital administration. Following his active duty service, he served in the United States Army Reserves from 1994 until his retirement in 2006. Since 2001, Maurer owns and manages the Rogue River Health Clinic in Rogue River
Rogue River, Oregon
Rogue River is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,131.-History:The settlement was known as Woodville for many years, but was changed to Rogue River about 1912...
and is a co-owner of Maurer Properties, LLC.
Political career
Maurer served on the Grants Pass School DistrictGrants Pass School District
Grants Pass School District is a public school district that serves the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, United States.-Demographics:In the 2009 school year, the district had 115 students classified as homeless by the Department of Education, or 2.0% of students in the district.-Elementary...
board from 2001 to 2004. In 2006, he was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives
Oregon House of Representatives
The Oregon House of Representatives is the lower house of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. There are 60 members of the House, representing 60 districts across the state, each with a population of 57,000. The House meets at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem....
, representing District 3, defeating Democrat Howard Owens. In 2008, he was re-elected, defeating Democrat Julie Rubenstein and was elected Republican whip by his Republican colleagues.
In 2010, he ran for Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction
Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction
The Superintendent of Public Instruction, sometimes referred to as the State Superintendent of Schools, is a constitutional office within the executive branch of the Oregon state government, and acts as administrative officer of the State Board of Education and executive head of the Department of...
, losing to incumbent Susan Castillo
Susan Castillo
Susan Castillo heads the Oregon Department of Education as the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Although she currently holds an elective statewide non-partisan office, she is a Democrat, and served from 1997 to 2003 in the Oregon State Senate as a member of that party...
in a closely contested election. He gave up running for reelection for the House in order to run for Superintendent and was succeeded by Wally Hicks.
Personal
Maurer and his wife Sheila have five children and live in Grants PassGrants Pass, Oregon
-Rogue River:The Rogue River runs through Grants Pass.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 23,003 people, 9,376 households, and 5,925 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 9,885 housing units at an average density of 1,303.3 per square mile . By 2008,...
.