By: Montana Public Radio

Montana Public Radio is gathering information on all statewide primary candidates to publish as a resource for our audience. We asked all the statewide candidates to respond to the following questions via email, limiting their answers to 300 words per question. These are their unedited responses.

State Auditor candidate Troy Downing:

What is your full name as it will appear on ballots?
Troy Downing

What is your age?

53

Where do you live?

Bozeman

What is your education background?

New York University, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences: Research Scientist, Instructor

What is your current occupation?

Business Owner, Entrepreneur, and Investor Troy has built a nation-wide commercial insurance company, had a successful career in investment banking, and commercial real estate investment securities. Troy has been licensed both through FINRA in the securities industry and in insurance. Troy will work hard to protect the Montana consumer while allowing entrepreneurs in these industries to thrive. Downing has created multiple businesses in multiple industries, including Insurance and Securities, and has created hundreds of jobs. Troy Downing is also an owner of a Bozeman based distillery that has been a leader in protecting Montana’s frontlines, first responders, medical care professionals, and critical industry by producing and delivering critically needed hand sanitizer during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Read more: https://www.mtpr.org/post/troy-downing-2020-election-questionnaire