Senator, Montana State Senate, District 22, 2015-2023

Majority Whip, Montana State Senate, 2021-2023

Candidate, Montana State Senate, District 22, 2018

Representative, Montana State House of Representatives, District 48, 2011-2015

Candidate, Montana State House of Representatives, District 48, 2008

Former Member, Federal Relations, Energy, and Telecommunications Committee, Montana State House of Representatives

Vice Chair, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee, Montana State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Montana State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Transportation, Montana State Senate

Graphic Consultant, Selby's, 1997-2011

Marketing Representative, Montana Dakota Utilities Company, 1973-1997

Member, Eastern Montana Bureau of Land Management Resource Advisory Board, 2009-present

Past Chair, Billings Traffic Control Board, 2002-present

Member, Alternate Routes Committee/Heights Task Force, 1999-present

Member, Montana Four Wheel Drive Association, 1998-present

Member, Billings Rod and Gun Club, 1995-present

Member, National Rifle Association

Former Conservation Officer, Magic City Four Wheelers, 2006-2008

Member, Blue Ribbon Coalition, 2001

Board Member, Families for Outdoor Recreation, 2001

Current Car:

2004 F150 Crew Cab
1989 Jeep TJ

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

April 26, 1974

Father's Name:

Leo J. Kary

Father's Occupation:

Owner of Modern Implement
Farm Implement dealer.

Favorite Actor/Actress:

Sean Connery

Favorite Athlete:

John Elway

Favorite Author:

Louis L'Amour

Favorite Book:

Centennial

Favorite Color:

Blue

Favorite Food:

Prime Rib, with garlic mashed potatoes and a salad, with a good glass of wine.

Favorite President and Why:

Ronald Regan, he was a great speaker, and seemed at ease with his self and his duties. He said what he meant and meant what he said.

Favorite Quote:

"The world is really divided into two groups of people. There are those who do things and those who take credit. You should try to belong to the first group because there is far less competition." Dwight Morrow

Favorite Sport:

Elk Hunting

Favorite Type of Music:

Bluegrass

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Anywhere in the Mountains or away from the phone!

First Car:

1949 Ford Pickup

First Job:

First Paid Job: Hauling and stacking hay for area ranchers. We were paid $.o2 per bale which was split between the two of us.

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Exploring the mountains in our jeep, working on trail preservation, hunting, archery, hiking, exploring history via museums and historic sites.
Enjoy working with both wood and iron, not very good with either but it is fun to try!

Mother's Name:

Katherine B. Kary

Mother's Occupation:

Stark County Treasure

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

Make those around me appreciate life! To show them how to live each day like it was their last! And to make them all laugh at me or at themselves!

Names of Grandchildren:

Alexius Joy Kary

Number of Grandchildren:

one

Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):

Ronald Regan

Personal Hero and Why:

Ronald Regan, He had the ability to communicate his thoughts effectively and even if you disagreed with him, you had to respect him.

Pets (include names):

Snickers,
a golden-doodle "pup"

Publications:

Bugle, Columbian, Handyman, JP, American Rifleman and Traditional Archery

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I believe ONE VOICE can make a difference! I believe it can make the difference when others loose the real reason one is elected to public office, to carry the voice of those who have elected them. Montanas are tired of paying high personal property taxes and income taxes to support a system of government that seems only to grow. My vision is to speak of accountability, are the programs doing what they were set out to do? Is the funding going where it does the most good? I do not believe in just pouring more funds into something and not seeing results. If it is not working, let's change it! We need people helping people not government supporting individuals.
Public Safety is a major concern in my district. Billings is in dire need of a "belt line" around the city. It has been studied for over 20 years and the numbers are there, but not the funding.
We must improve the business climate in this state, develop more of our natural resources, stop talking about it and "get-er-done". We have the technology within our state to do this and reclaim our lands when done. This will provide an enormous amount of good paying jobs and add to our tax base.
Public land access is also a huge issue, Montana has lost many miles of forest roads over the years. Access to state and public lands is precious and need to be protected.

Spouse's Occupation:

Clinical Laboratory Tech.