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Kirk attended Billing Central Catholic High School and has a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Montana State University. He lives with his wife Jill Pankratz Bushman and four kids in Billings, Montana, where he is a native.  

Kirk is a mechanical engineer and currently works as a senior facility designer for Kestrel Engineering Group Inc. 

Kirk Bushman served one term as a Montana Public Service Commissioner representing District 2 from 2012 to 2016. He lost his bid for re-election in 2016 and the Republican primary in 2020 for the same role. He is currently running for Montana Public Service Commissioner in District 2. 

As of April 10, 2024, Kirk Bushman did not have a website or any information online.

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Kirk Bushman

- The Montana Public Service Commission (PSC, for short) is a 5-person board that ensures utility services (such as electricity, natural gas, and water) are affordable and reliable. This has direct impact on your cost of living and quality of life.
- The PSC regulates the rates for utilities, balancing the need for utilities to be financially sustainable with protecting consumers from excessive charges. Most times that utility companies want to charge more, the PSC must improve these rate increases.
- The PSC oversees safety standards for railroads and pipelines, playing a key role in preventing accidents, ensuring public safety, and conserving the environment.
- Through its regulatory actions, the PSC influences how much residents pay for essential services and ensures that these services are delivered fairly and efficiently.

Part of a 5-person board that regulates electricity, water, gas, railroads, and pipelines