Representative Sherrie Sprenger- Biography
On a recent visit to the home of a constituent, Representative Sherrie Sprenger reached down and petted the unfriendly watchdog, then went boldly inside the shop where she could see the man working. She stuck out her hand with a smile and introduced herself. Sherrie Sprenger loves to meet new people and isn’t afraid to reach out to them on their turf or to address conflict head-on to find a resolution.
As a rural Deputy Sheriff in both Benton and Grant counties, Sherrie Sprenger learned how to think on her feet, make tough decisions and maintain integrity in all situations. Sherrie applies these lessons learned and embraces the challenges she faces today as a State Representative. Sherrie is a servant leader with a deep devotion to the communities she represents.
For five years she has invested in her community as as a member and chair of the Lebanon School Board. Even when tensions grew with the local school board, Sherrie Sprenger was able to rise above it and stay focused on successfully educating kids by requiring accountable spending of tax dollars and by providing educational options to parents. As a result, Sherrie was decidedly re-elected to her position on the school board and was elected by her peers to serve as Chair. During her tenure on the school board, Sherrie served on the Legislative Policy Committee for the Oregon School Boards Association.
Representative Sprenger understands the values and issues that are important to the people in her district because she works by their side, listens to their concerns and brings them together to find solutions. In addition to being a small business owner, she has been a Sunday School teacher, Board Chair for the New Hope Pregnancy center, and served as a Commissioners’ appointed member of the Linn County Compensation Board.
Whether the issue is government accountability, public safety, jobs and the economy or education, Representative Sherrie Sprenger has first-hand experience with it and is an energetic, effective voice for her constituents in the Oregon legislature.
Sherrie grew-up in the Lacomb area and she and her husband Kyle live there today and are investing in the community that they love and where they chose to raise their son Austin who is now ten.
Representative Sherrie Sprenger. Our Values. Our Voice.
