Paul Anderson (Minnesota state senator)

Paul T. Anderson (born September 18, 1973) is an American businessman, politician and former member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented District 44 in the western Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Paul Anderson
Anderson in 2016
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 44th district
In office January 3, 2017 – January 4, 2021
Preceded by	Terri Bonoff
Succeeded by	Ann Johnson Stewart
Personal details
Born	(1973-09-18) September 18, 1973 (age 51) Plymouth, Minnesota, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Jamie
Children	2
Residence(s)	Plymouth, Minnesota
Alma mater	Concordia College
Occupation	small business owner

Early life, education, and career

Anderson was born on September 18, 1973,^[1] and raised in Plymouth, Minnesota. He graduated from Wayzata High School and attended Concordia College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration, communications, and political science.^[2]

Anderson was a district director and campaign manager for former U.S. Representative Jim Ramstad and a deputy chief of staff for former Governor Tim Pawlenty. He was also director of business development of Touchpoint.io, president and CEO of Tee It Up for the Troops, executive vice president of the National Christian Foundation Twin Cities, an owner of O.L.A. Enterprises, and a board member of the Heritage Christian Academy Foundation. He is currently the owner of The Anderson Group, a consulting firm.^[3]

Minnesota Senate

Anderson was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016. In 2020, he announced that he will not seek another term in the Senate.^[4]

Personal life

Anderson and his wife, Jamie, have two children and reside in Plymouth. They are members of the Plymouth Covenant Church.^[3]