Hertz is a Republican member of the Montana Senate for District 6, which represents the Polson area.
[1] Hertz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from University of Montana.
[1] In 1998, Hertz became the majority owner, President and CEO of Moody's Market, Incorporated, operator of grocery stores in Polson, Montana.
[1][2] On November 6, 2012, Hertz won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 11.
[3][1] On November 4, 2014, Hertz won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 12.