Age, Biography and Wiki
Susan Engeleiter was born on 18 March, 1952 in Brookfield, Wisconsin, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Susan Engeleiter's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
18 March 1952 |
| Birthday |
18 March |
| Birthplace |
Brookfield, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 18 March.
She is a member of famous politician with the age 71 years old group.
Susan Engeleiter Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Susan Engeleiter height not available right now. We will update Susan Engeleiter's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Susan Engeleiter Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Susan Engeleiter worth at the age of 71 years old? Susan Engeleiter’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from United States. We have estimated Susan Engeleiter's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
Susan Engeleiter Social Network
Timeline
Susan Shannon Engeleiter (née Susan Jane Shannon; born March 18, 1952) is an American Republican politician, lawyer, and businesswoman who served as the first female Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
She previously served nine years in the Wisconsin Senate and four years in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Waukesha County.
Engeleiter was born in Brookfield, Wisconsin to Helen "Jo" Hildebrandt Shannon and Arthur W. Shannon, a Republican fundraiser and later the treasurer of the Republican Party of Wisconsin.
She graduated from Brookfield Central High School in 1970.
She graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1974 and received a juris doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1981.
Engeleiter was elected to the 99th district of Wisconsin Assembly in 1974.
At age 22, she was the youngest woman ever elected to the Wisconsin Legislature.
In 1976, she married Gerald Engeleiter.
The couple later divorced.
She served in the Assembly until January 1979, having decided against running for re-election in 1978 and instead, sought the congressional seat being vacated by Bob Kasten, who decided to run for Wisconsin governor.
In April 1980, Engeleiter was elected in a special election to the Wisconsin State Senate.
There she served as Assistant Minority Leader from 1982 to 1984, and as Minority Leader from 1984 to 1989.
She was the first woman to serve as Minority Leader.
Engeleiter ran for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by William Proxmire in 1988.
In the primary election, she defeated state GOP chairman Steve King.
King had labeled Engeleiter a moderate, while touting his conservative credentials.
Engeleiter faced Democrat Herb Kohl, former chairman of the state Democratic Party, in the November general election.
On November 2, 1988, as polls showed Engeleiter and Kohl running neck-to-neck, President Ronald Reagan visited Milwaukee to headline a campaign rally and fundraiser for Engeleiter.
Engeleiter lost the race to Kohl, by a 52% to 48% margin.
In January 1989, President George H. W. Bush nominated Engeleiter to be the Administrator of the Small Business Administration.
She was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and served in that position until 1991, the first woman to hold the position.
During her term as administrator, Engeleiter was also appointed chairwoman of the National Women's Business Council.
From 1991 to 1996 she also served on the President's Export Council.
After leaving the SBA, Engeleiter served as Vice-President of Government Affairs at Honeywell from 1992 to 1998.
At Honeywell, she handled legislative and regulatory efforts in energy, environmental, and procurement areas.
She represented Honeywell on several industry association boards and on United States government agency advisory boards.
Engeleiter has been President of Data Recognition Corporation since 1998 and the company's CEO since 2006.
She also serves on the board of the Children's Theater Company, Wisconsin Alumni Association, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
