title: Kim Koppelman
text: # Kim Koppelman
  
  Kim Koppelman is a state legislator serving in the North Dakota House of Representatives. He was elected in 1994, and subsequently re-elected in 1996, 1998, 2002 and 2006 (North Dakota House member terms changed from two to four years in 1998). Koppelman served as the national chair of the Council of State Governments in 2008. He is also the President/CEO of Koppelman & Associates, LLC, an award-winning advertising, marketing and public relations agency.
  
  ## Birth
  
  Kim Koppelman was born on 16 October 1956 in Breckenridge, Minnesota.
  
  ## Education
  
  Kim Koppelman has received his education from the following institution:
  
  * BS, North Dakota State College of Science, 1976
  
  ## Professional experience
  
  * Koppelman has had the following professional experience:
  * President/CEO, Koppelman and Associates, 1984–present
  * Director of Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations, C.R. Limited, 1982-1984
  * Editor, 1980-1981
  * Director of Instrumental Music, North Sargent Public Schools, 1975
  * Account Executive
  * Chief Executive Officer, Covenant Builders
  
  ## Political experience
  
  Koppelman has had the following political experience:
  
  * Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 2012
  * Representative, North Dakota State House, 1994–present
  * Riverside City Council, 1984-1988
  * Emergency Management Coordinator, City Council, 1986-1988
  * Representative, Metropolitan Council of Governments, 1986-1988
  * Member, Committee on Suggested State Legislature
  