Steven D. Loucks

From Justapedia, unleashing the power of collective wisdom
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Steve Loucks
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
1988–1992
Personal details
Born
Steven Loucks

(1961-09-08) September 8, 1961 (age 62)
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationMarquette University (BA)

Steven D. Loucks (born September 8, 1961) is an American politician and lobbyist who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1988 to 1992.

Early life and education

Loucks was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota.[1] He graduated from Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Career

After graduating from college, Loucks served as an aide in the office of Senator Bob Kasten.[2] He was first elected to the Assembly in 1988 as a Republican. After being re-elected in 1990, Loucks announced that he would not seek re-election in 1992.

After retiring from the Wisconsin State Assembly, Loucks moved to Washington, D.C., where he embarked on a career in public relations, working first for Ruder Finn before joining the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) as its director of communications. He most recently served as the CCO for Travel Leaders Group, a Minnesota-based travel agency company with nearly $21 billion in annual sales; Loucks departed the company in May 2017.[3] Since 2021, he has worked as a talent consultant for Medtronic.[4]

Loucks is also actively involved in the arts, having served on the Board of Directors for Minneapolis-based Theater Latte Da, a musical theater company, and supporter of Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Members of State Legislature". Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2013-06-29.
  2. ^ "History Grads // History // Marquette University". www.marquette.edu. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  3. ^ "Parting with Travel Leaders Group, Loucks reflects on career".
  4. ^ "Parting with Travel Leaders Group, Loucks reflects on career: Travel Weekly". www.travelweekly.com. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  5. ^ "Steve Loucks". Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Retrieved 2022-10-15.