Don Tatro is an American businessman and politician who served as a member of the Nevada Senate for the 16th district. Tatro was appointed to the role in November 2021, succeeding Ben Kieckhefer.
Early life and education
Tatro was born and raised in Carson City, Nevada.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from the University of Phoenix.[2]
Career
Tatro has served as a press secretary for Senator John Ensign and Tom Coburn. From February 2015 to November 2020, he was the executive director of the Builders Association of Northern Nevada, tasked with lobbying the Nevada Legislature.[3] Tatro also owns a mortgage lending business.
Tatro was appointed to the Nevada Senate in November 2021.[4] In February 2022, he announced that he would seek a full term in the Nevada Senate in the November election.[5] In the June 2022 Republican primary, Tatro was defeated by Assemblywoman Lisa Krasner.[6]
References
- ^ Staff Report. "Don Tatro to run for state Senator District 16". www.nevadaappeal.com. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ "Don Tatro Executive Director, The Builders Association of Northern Nevada". YPN Reno Tahoe. Archived from the original on November 11, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "Reno businessman Don Tatro appointed to open Senate seat". The Nevada Independent. November 10, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "Reno Republican Don Tatro appointed to Nevada Senate". AP NEWS. November 10, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ DeHaven, James. "Recently appointed state Sen. Don Tatro announces surprise bid to keep seat at Legislature". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ "Legislature: Handful of caucus-backed candidates lose in primaries". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved June 24, 2022.