University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Where was Mark Neumann educated from 1975 to 1977?
Mark Neumann Mark William Neumann ( born February 27 , 1954 ) is an American businessman and politician . He represented from 1995 to 1999 . In 2010 , Neumann lost a bid to become the Republican nominee for Governor of Wisconsin . Neumann was a candidate for U.S . Senate in Wisconsin to succeed Herb Kohl who was retiring . He came in third place during the 2012 Republican primary election on August 14 , 2012 . Early life , education , and early career . Neumann was born in East Troy , Wisconsin , one of five siblings . His parents were Stella and Kurt Neumann . His father was an electrical engineer for General Motors and his mother was an executive assistant . Neumann graduated from East Troy High School in 1972 . After high school , he briefly attended General Motors Institute ( now Kettering University ) . In 1973 , Neumann married Sue Link , his high school sweetheart , whom he met in Sunday school in the 4th grade . That same year , Neumann enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater , where he graduated with honors in 1975 , earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics . After graduating from Whitewater , Neumann moved to River Falls , Wisconsin , where he taught mathematics at River Falls High School while attending the University of Wisconsin-River Falls , earning a Masters of Science in Supervision and Instructional Leadership . Neumann did additional post-graduate work at the University of Wisconsin . After college , Neumann relocated to Milton , Wisconsin , where he began his career teaching Mathematics at Milton High School and Milton College , before the campus closed in 1982 . Neumann is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod . He started his first company in 1986 in his basement , building homes in the Milton and Janesville , WI areas . By 1991 , Neumanns company was listed as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S . by Inc . Magazine . U.S . House of Representatives . Elections . - 1992 Neumann decided to run for the House of Representatives as a Republican in 1992 . He faced Congressman Les Aspin and lost 58% to 41% , while spending $700,000 . - 1993 special election Shortly after defeating Neumann , Aspin was appointed U.S . Secretary of Defense by President Bill Clinton in 1993 . Just months after being defeated by over 17% , Neumann entered the special election to fill the seat vacated by Aspin . Neumann lost narrowly to his opponent , Peter Barca by only 675 votes ; 49.3% to Barcas 49.9% . - 1994 After losing in both 1992 and 1993 , Neumann once again entered the race for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District . After losing to Peter Barca by 675 votes in the previous year , Neumann defeated Barca by 1,120 votes , becoming the first Republican to hold that seat since 1971 . Neumanns victory was one of 52 Republican pick-up seats during the Republican Revolution . - 1996 Neumann won re-election by 4,260 votes in a close 1996 race against Lydia Spottswood . Tenure . Neumann was sworn into the 104th United States Congress on January 3 , 1995 , when the Republican Party gained control of both houses for the first time since the 1950s . Neumann was assigned to the Appropriations committee , being the only freshman appointed to the committee that year . While on the committee , Neumann wrote his own version of the budget , which would produce a balanced budget by 1999 . Neumann voted present in the election for Speaker of the House in 1997 , instead of voting for Newt Gingrich . In September 1995 , Neumann introduced an amendment requiring congressional approval of troop deployment to Bosnia which failed to pass . Then , on September 29 , he voted to defeat the $243 billion military appropriation , along with other freshman Members , because it did not contain his amendment . As punishment for his vote , Bob Livingston removed him from the committee . This was brief , and Neumann was eventually reassigned to the committee . Neumann has been critical of LGBT rights in the past . In 1996 , he commented to the New York Times that if I was elected God for a day , homosexuality wouldnt be permitted , but nobodys electing me God . Committee assignments . Congressman Neumann served on the following committees and subcommittees : - Committee on Appropriations - Veterans Administration - Transportation , Housing and Urban Development , and Related Agencies - Committee on the Budget 1998 U.S . Senate election . In September 1997 , Neumann announced his candidacy for the United States Senate against Russell Feingold . Both candidates had similar views on the budget surplus , although Neumann was for banning partial-birth abortion while Feingold was against a ban . Both candidates limited themselves to $3.8 million in campaign spending ( $1 for every citizen of Wisconsin ) , although outside groups spent more than $2 million on Neumann ; Feingold refused to have outside groups spend on his behalf . Feingold defeated Neumann by a 3% margin in the election , 51% - 48% . Neumann had a 68,000-vote deficit in Milwaukee County . Post-congressional career . Neumann stayed out of the 2004 Senate campaign , instead supporting former Lt . Governor Margaret Farrow , who did not run . Despite speculation that Neumann might run against Senator Herb Kohl or Governor Jim Doyle , he did not choose to seek elective office during the 2006 election cycle . He had considered a run for Governor , but did not enter the race in deference to Scott Walker , who withdrew in favor of former Congressman Mark Green . 2010 gubernatorial election . Neumann told the Wisconsin State Journal on April 23 , 2009 that he intended to run for governor in 2010 , and on July 1 , 2009 , Neumann officially declared his candidacy . In 2010 Neumann stated his opposition to same-sex marriage , and claimed that he wanted to focus on jobs and economic development . Neumann was defeated 59% to 39% in the September 14 , 2010 primary by opponent Scott Walker . Walker was ultimately elected Governor in the general election . 2012 U.S . Senate election . In August 2011 , Neumann announced his candidacy for the Senate seat of retiring senator Herb Kohl . On October 6 , 2011 , it was announced that he had raised $300,000 during the first month of the campaign . After receiving endorsements from conservative groups such as the Club for Growth and Americans For Prosperity , Neumann split the Tea Party vote with millionaire businessman Eric Hovde . Neumann came in third place , taking 23% of the vote .