An overview of the childhood and early education of Doug Burgum, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Doug Burgum is an American businessman and politician. He served as the 33rd Governor of North Dakota from 2016 to 2024. A Republican, Burgum assumed the role of the 55th United States Secretary of the Interior on February 1, 2025, under President Donald Trump.
In 1906, Burgum's grandfather established a grain elevator in Arthur, North Dakota. The company evolved into an agribusiness that the family still owns.
On August 1, 1956, Douglas James Burgum was born. He is an American businessman and politician who has served as the 55th United States secretary of the interior since February 1, 2025.
Doug Burgum graduated from North Dakota State University (NDSU) in 1978, was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and served as student body president.
In 1978, Doug Burgum graduated from North Dakota State University with a bachelor's degree in university studies.
In 1980, Doug Burgum completed his M.B.A. from Stanford's Graduate School of Business.
In 1988, Burgum endorsed Republican Steve Sydness for one of North Dakota's U.S. Senate seats.
In 1991, Doug Burgum married his first wife, Karen Stoker.
In 2000, Doug Burgum acquired a refurbished school building he later donated.
In 2000, Doug Burgum received an honorary doctorate from North Dakota State University.
In 2003, Doug Burgum divorced his first wife, Karen Stoker.
In 2006, Doug Burgum received an honorary doctorate from the University of Mary.
In 2008, Burgum supported the gubernatorial campaign of Republican John Hoeven.
In 2012, Burgum supported the gubernatorial campaign of Republican Jack Dalrymple.
Actor Josh Duhamel endorsed Burgum in his 2016 campaign.
In 2016, Doug Burgum married Kathryn Helgaas.
In April 2022, Doug Burgum and 25 other governors created the American Governors' Border Strike Force to help with border defense against illegal immigration and human trafficking.
On December 20, 2022, North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Brent Sanford resigned.
In October 2023, Burgum condemned Hamas and noted that 84 North Dakotans who were on a church tour were stranded in Bethlehem as the fighting began.
In 2024, Doug Burgum stated that his position on abortion had evolved to believing abortion laws should be left to individual states.
While campaigning for president in 2024, Burgum mentioned that he enjoys Keith Urban's music and the Yellowstone and Ted Lasso television shows.
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