Career and Family
Courtney teaches speech at Western Oregon University, and serves as an administrator at the Monmouth school. He married Margie Courtney in 1976; they have three sons.
He has worked as a political commentator for KPTV television and KSLM radio. Courtney appeared in the documentary film Running Forward: Conquering Oregon's Hood to Coast Relay, that was released in 2011. He has served on several boards of directors, and is a member of the Oregon State Bar.
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