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Kurt Fertig
Kurt Fertig began teaching at Ensign College in the Summer of 2021. He teaches courses in Political Science and American History and is currently the Program Chair over four distribution areas in General Education.
Before coming to the college, Brother Fertig spent 21 years in law enforcement, working as a patrol officer, a detective, a SWAT team member, and Chief of Police.
He has a Bachelor’s degree in Conservation Biology from Brigham Young University, a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Weber State University, and a Doctorate degree in Political Science from Idaho State University.
Brother Fertig served as a full-time missionary in the New Hampshire, Manchester mission and has continued his church service by accepting every church calling that has ever been extended to him. He currently serves as the Stake Clerk.
Although he was raised in North Carolina, Brother Fertig decided he would stay in Utah after he met his wife, Larissa Rice, who is from Salt Lake City. They have been married for over 25 years and have 5 children.
