Michael Cryans

Michael Cryans
Member of the
New Hampshire Executive Council
from the 1st district
In office
January 2, 2019 – January 6, 2021
Preceded byJoseph Kenney
Succeeded byJoseph Kenney
Treasurer of Grafton County, NH
Incumbent
Assumed office
2025
Personal details
Born
Littleton, New Hampshire, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
SpouseJulie
Children2
EducationSpringfield College (BA)

Michael Cryans is an American politician and former banker formerly serving as a member of the Executive Council of New Hampshire from 1st district.

Early life and education

Cryans was born in Littleton, New Hampshire. After graduating from Littleton High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education from Springfield College.

Career

After graduating from college, Cryans returned to Littleton High School as a teacher before starting a career in banking. Cryans served as Vice President of the Dartmouth Banking Company and later worked as executive director of Headrest, Inc., a substance abuse rehabilitation facility located in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

A Democrat, Cryans took office on January 2, 2019, after defeating Republican incumbent Joseph Kenney in the 2018 general election. He had previously sought the seat in 2014 and 2016, but lost both times to Kenney.

Personal life

Cryans lives in Hanover, New Hampshire with his wife, Julie. They have two sons and two grandchildren.

References

  1. ↑ "Contact Councilor Mike J. Cryans | District 1 | New Hampshire Executive Council". www.nh.gov. Archived from the original on 2020-10-16. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  2. ↑ "Councilor Michael J. Cryans Biography | District 1 | New Hampshire Executive Council". www.nh.gov. Archived from the original on 2020-10-18. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  3. ↑ "Michael Cryans". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on 2018-11-10. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  4. ↑ Staff, NHPR (12 March 2014). "Kenney Wins Executive Council Seat To Replace Burton". www.nhpr.org. Archived from the original on 2017-07-06. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  5. ↑ Rik Stevens. "Kenney wins NH Executive Council race over Cryans". Eagle-Tribune. Associated Press. Archived from the original on 2024-02-04. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  6. ↑ "About Me". Mike Cryans. 2018-06-08. Archived from the original on 2020-08-03. Retrieved 2020-04-24.