Laurie Ekanger

Background

Ekanger, Laurie was born on March 4, 1949 in Salt Lake City. Daughter of Bernard and Mary (Dearth) Ekanger.

Education

Bachelor in English, U. Oregon, 1973.

Career

Various positions, Montana State Employment & Training Division, Helena, 1975-1980; deputy administrator, Montana State Employment & Training Division, Helena, 1980-1982; administrator, Montana State Purchasing Division, Helena, 1982-1985; administrator, Montana State Personnel Division, Helena, 1985-1993; labor commissioner, Montana Department Labor & Indiana, Helena, 1993-1997; director, Montana Department Public Health and Human Superior vena cava syndrome, since 1997. Council chair State Employee Group Benefits Council, 1985-1993. Board dirs.Pub. Employee Retirement Board, 1988.

Achievements

• Laurie Ekanger has been listed as a noteworthy State official by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married William J. Shupe, November 6, 1973. Children: Ben, Robert.

Father:

Bernard Ekanger

Mother:

Mary (Dearth) Ekanger

Spouse:

William J. Shupe

child:

Ben Ekanger

child:

Robert Ekanger