Don Tatro
American businessman and politician
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. Tatro is the Director of State and Local Policy at Redwood Materials.
Early life and education
Tatro was born and raised in Carson City, Nevada. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from the University of Phoenix.
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. Tatro is the Director of State and Local Policy at Redwood Materials.
Tatro was appointed to the Nevada Senate in November 2021. In February 2022, he announced that he would seek a full term in the Nevada Senate in the November election.
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