Matthew Koch

Matthew Koch
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 72nd district
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
Preceded bySannie Overly
Personal details
Born (1978-05-11) May 11, 1978 (age 45)
Paris, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children3
Military service
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service2000–2004

Matthew R. Koch (born May 11, 1978) is an American politician serving as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 72nd district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on January 1, 2019.

Early life and education[edit]

Koch was born in Paris, Kentucky. He attended the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment.[1]

Career[edit]

Koch served in the United States Marine Corps from 2000 to 2004 and retired with the rank of captain.[2] He has co-owned Shawhan Place, a farm, since 2004. Koch was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in November 2018 and assumed office on January 1, 2019.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Matthew Koch". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  2. ^ "Matthew Koch's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  3. ^ "Representative Matthew Koch (R)". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2022-04-23.