Mike Volz

James Michael Volz (born 1964 or 1965) is an American politician of the Republican Party. He is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 6th Legislative District since 2017.

Mike Volz
Treasurer of Spokane County
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2025
Preceded by	Michael Baumgartner
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 6th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 9, 2017 (2017-01-09) Serving with Jenny Graham
Preceded by	Kevin Parker
Personal details
Born	James Michael Volz 1964 or 1965 (age 60–61)[1]
Party	Republican
Spouse	Diane
Children	3
Residence(s)	Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Alma mater	Eastern Washington University (BA) Gonzaga University (MBA)
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Website	mikevolz.houserepublicans.wa.gov

Early life, education, and career

Volz graduated from Ritzville High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern Washington University.^[2] He later received an MBA from Gonzaga University.^[2]

Volz served as the assistant finance director for the Spokane Transit Authority before becoming the Deputy Treasurer for Spokane County.^[3] He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Whitworth University.^[4]

Washington House of Representatives

Volz ran for the House seat following the announcement of the retirement of Representative Kevin Parker, along with two other Republicans.^[5] Volz defeated Democrat Lynnette Vehrs in the general election in 2016.^[2]