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| House Membership![]() Lucinda L. Agidius (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Spokane, Washington; graduated from Wallace High School in the Silver Valley before attending the University of Idaho, majoring in Communications; former Director of the Idaho Women's Commission; served as a senate staffer for both U. S. Senators Crapo and Kempthorne; involved in Hospice, the Stepping Stones Foundation and is a current member of the Latah County Planning Commission; spouse: Paul, four children and six grandchildren ![]() Eric R. Anderson (R) E-mail Legislative Term 4: Born 5/31/1956 at Spokane, WA; B.A. in Political Science/Government; Credentialed Cooperative Director; contracting/real estate development; board member of Northern Light Electric Cooperative; spouse: Nicky; children: Kara, Krista and Alana. ![]() Neil A. Anderson (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Rexburg, Idaho; graduate of Ricks College and Idaho State University; employed by U.S. West in various management roles and by Edward Jones Investments; extensive community service; spouse: Sue, four children and 16 grandchildren ![]() Robert Anderst (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Pocatello, Idaho; graduated from Highland High School and Idaho State University (Business Management and Marketing); Realtor since 1992; spouse: LaDawn and two children ![]() Ken Andrus (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 5 Born 07/14/1935 at Marion Summit Co, Utah; 1953 graduate of South Summit High in Kamas UT; B.S. in Animal Husbandry from Brigham Young University; Army veteran; LDS; rancher; board member and president Bannock County Farm Bureau; Marsh Valley School Board-vice chair for three years; spouse: Colleen Lloyd; children: Tonia, Marie, Milo, Melanie, Brent, Leena, Kevin and Joseph. ![]() Vito Barbieri (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 2 Born 10/22/51, Bexar County, Texas; attorney; law degree, Western State University College of Law, Fullerton, CA; family: wife Joy and children James, Paul and Tina. ![]() Lenore Hardy Barrett (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 11 Born 6/16/34 at Newkirk, OK.; Ponca City High School, Oklahoma; B.S. in Biology/Chemistry from Oklahoma Baptist University; Southern Baptist; former member Challis City Council; former director Salmon River Electric Co-operative; Daughters of the Nile; Eastern Star; Independent Miner's Assn.; Idaho Farm Bureau; Grassroots for Multiple Use Montana; spouse: Robert M. Barrett (deceased); children: Jerry, Judy, Patty, Tina, Michelle and Michael. ![]() Linden B. Bateman (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 2 Born 1940, Salt Lake City, Utah; semi-retired educator; bachelor's degree in political science, Brigham Young University; served five terms in the Idaho House of Representatives, 1977-1986, two terms as majority caucus chairman; member, Idaho Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission; former president, Bonneville County Historical Society; Liberty Bell award, 6th District Bar Association; Excellence in Education award, Washington Mutual; Teacher of the Year, Bonneville High School; family: wife Deann,children Eric, Kirsten, Stefan and eight grandchildren. ![]() Gayle L. Batt (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Appointed to the House of Representatives, November, 2011, to fill a vacancy in District 10; born in Nampa, Idaho; graduated Wilder High School, B.S., Agricultural Business Management from Oregon State University; Missouri Synod Lutheran; spouse: Roger Batt ![]() Scott Bedke (R) E-mail Speaker of the House Legislative Term: 7 Born April 27, 1958 in Twin Falls; graduated Oakley High School; bachelor's degree in finance from Brigham Young University; former president of Idaho Cattle Association; former director of National Cattlemen's Beef Association; former Oakley City Council member, Credit Rating Enhancement Committee, fourth term as Assistant Majority Leader; Credit Rating Enhancement Committee; rancher, L.D.S.; spouse: Sarah; four children and two grandchildren. ![]() Maxine T. Bell (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 12 Born at Logan Utah; Jerome High School; College of Southern Idaho and Idaho State University; retired school librarian/farmer; spouse: H. Jack; son: Jeff; three grandchildren ![]() Darrell Bolz (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 7 Born 07/24/1943 at Ontario OR; graduated Fruitland High School; B.S. and M.S in agriculture education, University of Idaho; served in U.S. Navy; Methodist; retired Extension Educator; currently Ag Consultant; member: Nampa Chamber of Commerce, Food Producers of Idaho, Caldwell Chamber of Commerce, Idaho Juvenile Justice Commission, IEN Program Resource Advisory Council, Idaho Food Quality Assurance Institute and the Idaho Rural Partnership; chairman Southwest Idaho Treatment Center Advisory Board; vice-chair, ICOG-AAA Advisory Council; awards: Governor's Award-Education and Advocacy, Canyon County Pomona Pleasant Ridge Grange Outstanding Community Citizen, University of Idaho Alumni Service Award, Distinguished Alumni Award-University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Idaho Weed Hall of Fame, Idaho Co-op Hall of Fame, Canyon County Republican Party Hall of Fame, Idaho Republican Party Outstanding Precinct Committeemen and the Idaho Statesman Distinguished Citizen; spouse: Carol; children: Debbie Link and Devin Bolz. ![]() Judy Boyle (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 3 Rancher and freelance writer; attended Lassen Community College, Boise State University, University of Idaho; former commissioner, Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission; substitute for former state Senator Ric Branch; natural resources director for former Congressman Helen Chenoweth; named one of the 100 most influential people in Idaho; family: two children and a grandson. ![]() Grant Burgoyne (D) E-mail Assistant Minority Leader Legislative Term: 3 Born 8/9/53, Ketchikan, Alaska; bachelor's degree, University of Idaho; law degree, University of Kansas School of Law; adjunct professor, human resources law, Boise State University, 2002-2007; assistant to former Secretary of State Pete Cenarrusa, 1976-1978; hearing officer, Idaho Department of Employment, 1980-1985; private legal practice, 1988-present; Ada County Democratic Chair, 1991-1994; Democratic National Committee, 2004-2008; co-author, Idaho Employment Policies Handbook (1998; rev. ed. 2001; 2d rev .ed. 2012); family: spouse Christy, two daughters and three grandchildren ![]() Susan B. Chew (D) E-mail Legislative Term: 4 Born in Oakland, CA; bachelor's degree in biology & natural resources, UC Berkeley; Pharm.D., UC San Francisco; professor; member United Vision for Idaho and Women in Government; 2003 Women Making History Award, 2006 Cultural Center Service Award. ![]() Lance Clow (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Los Angeles, California; B.A. in Economics, California Lutheran University, 1969; elected to the Twin Falls City Council, 1993; served six years as mayor; served on the Idaho Public Transportation Advisory Board, District V Magistrate Commission and the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer Comprehensive Aquifer Management Planning Committee; spouse: Dee Dee ![]() Gary E. Collins (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 7 Born 09/19/42 in Boise; Kuna High School; L.D.S.; insurance broker; spouse: Ann; children: Debra, David, Steven, Brent, Merilee and Kaylee ![]() Brent J. Crane (R) E-mail Assistant Majority Leader Legislative Term: 4 Vice President of Crane Alarm Service, a family-owned security and fire alarm business that has been located in Nampa since 1964. Crane Alarm Service was selected by the TV show " Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" to install the security system for the Ryan Stockdale family. A life-long resident of Canyon County, Rep. Crane graduated from Nampa Christian High School and received a B.A. in political science with an emphasis in public administration from Boise State University. Rep. Crane is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys playing golf, shooting sporting clays and fly fishing. Family: wife Rochenda, son Keaton and daughter Riley. ![]() Thomas Dayley (R) E-mail Born in Burley, Idaho; 5th generation Idahoan; BA Political Science/Spanish, Brigham Young University; MA International Relations, University of Southern California in Oxford, England; U.S. Air Force veteran; Reagan appointee; worked for the Idaho Congressional Delegation; volunteer for church, BSA, United Way and International Visitors ![]() Reed DeMordaunt (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born 10/1/63, Rochester, MN; businessman; master's degree in international business, University of South Carolina; master's in Middle Eastern studies, American University, Cairo; bachelor's degree, Brigham Young University; served as chairman, State Board of Education Committee on Teacher Performance Compensation; chairman, Albertson Foundation Teacher Compensation Committee; finalist, Idaho Innovation Award; family: wife Gayann and six children. ![]() Lawerence Denney (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 9 Born February 25,1948 in Council, Id.; 1966 graduate of Midvale High School; B.S. in Agricultural Economics from University of Idaho; U.S. Army 1970-72; protestant; farmer; served four years as Majority Leader and three terms as Speaker of the House; spouse: Donna; children: Toni, Jennifer, Stephanie and Michael; eight grandchildren. ![]() Mat Erpelding (D) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Denver, Colorado; received a B.A. in Psychology from Idaho State University, an M.A. in Adult and Organizational Learning from University of Idaho; served as President of the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education; Vice-chairman of the Ada County Democrats; received Idaho Business Review's Accomplished Under 40; co-editor of Outdoor Program Administration Principles and Practices ![]() George E. Eskridge (R) E-mail Legisaltive Term: 7 Born 1/1/1943, Bonners Ferry; 1961 graduate of Sandpoint High School; bachelor's degree in business administration, University of Montana; U.S. Navy; Lutheran; Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, Elks Club, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion Youth Baseball, and Bonner County Republicans; Public Power Distinguished Service Award 2002 and American Legion Dedicated Service Award 2002; family: wife Jenise, two sons and two grandchildren. ![]() John Gannon (D) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Ross, California; former Legislator 1990-1992; graduate U.C. Davis, Hastings College of Law and USAR JAG School; Director, New York Irrigation District 1989-1990 and Boise Project Board of Control 1990; member Boise School District Facilities Steering Committee 2006 and various community organizations; fianc�e: Bev and two children ![]() Terry Gestrin (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Appointed in August 2012, to fill a vacancy in District 8; born in Cascade, Idaho; B.B.A. in finance from Idaho State University; Volunteer Fire Chief; Donnelly Valley County Commissioner; Chairman, Valley County Republican Central Committee; Board member, Idaho Foundation for Parks and Lands; State Insurance Fund; spouse: Sheri ![]() Marc Gibbs (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 3 Farmer; bachelor's degree, Utah State University; commissioner, Idaho Fish and Game Commission, 1999-2006; family: wife Bonne, children Tori and Josh, four grandchildren ![]() Douglas A. Hancey (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Logan, Utah; graduated from Brigham Young University; BS in Accounting; worked for Ford Motor Company in Finance Staff and Marketing division; past member of the Board of Directors: Montana chapter of the American Red Cross; Idaho State Department of Parks and Recreation; Madison Education Foundation; spouse: Eileen and 11 children ![]() Steven Harris (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Salt Lake City, Utah; Master of Science degree in Technology Management from Brigham Young University; systems consultant and small business owner; spouse: Wendy, five children and three grandchildren ![]() Stephen Hartgen (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 3 Business consultant/economic development; editor/publisher, The Times News, 1982-2004; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.; master's degree, Brandeis University, Waltham, Mass.; bachelor's degree, Amherst College, Amherst, Mass.; member since 1998, Idaho Capitol Commission; founding board member, Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization; executive director, Business Plus; board member, Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce; vice-chairman, Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry; family: wife Linda and five children. ![]() Frank N. Henderson (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 5 Born 12/6/1922 at Chicago IL; 1940 graduate of High School-School of Agriculture, Rochester WI; attended University of Idaho; U.S. Army 33rd Division WWII; Presbyterian; retired marketing executive, newspaper publisher; 1980-83 Post Falls mayor; 1983-91 Kootenai County Commissioner; foreign consultant on Public Administration and Economic Development 1993-2003, 20 projects in Russia and eastern Europe; life member of Sigma Chi Fraternity; American Legion Post 143, Post Falls; Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteerism, Kennedy Center, 2004; spouse: BettyAnn; children: Deborah, Stephen, Jennifer, Tom and Jane. ![]() Brandon A. Hixon (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born and raised in Salmon, Idaho; 4th generation native Idahoan; graduated from Salmon High School in 2000; Construction Management Tech Program graduate, Idaho State University, 2002; Boise State, 2003-2004; appointed Precinct Alternate Chairman, Precinct 8 in Caldwell; appointed Canyon County Presidential Caucus Chairman 2011; currently sitting Legislative District 10 Vice-Chairman; 2012 Republican of the Year Award for Canyon County; spouse: Danielle and five children ![]() James Holtzclaw (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Managment degree from George Fox University; 10 years in the U.S. Air Force; veteran of a foreign war, with four overseas tours; lifetime member VFW and the American Legion; member of the NRA, Ada County PAC, NARPM, Chamber of Commerce, Realtor Foundation Board and the communication committee, Chair for PAC Ada County Realtors; spouse: Michelle and one son ![]() Wendy Horman (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Graduate of Roy High School; A.S. Dixie State College; B.A. in Political Science from BYU-Idaho; Bonneville School Board Trustee and President, Idaho School Boards Association; spouse: Briggs and five children ![]() Clark Kauffman (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Twin Falls, Idaho; graduated from Filer High School; U.S. Air Force, Vietnam Veteran; graduate of Leadership Idaho Agriculture; Filer Highway District Commission; Board Member Filer Mutual Telephone Co-Op; spouse: Debbie, two children and two grandchildren ![]() Phylis K. King (D) E-mail Legislative Term: 3 Born 05/08/1946 at Ogden UT; 1964 graduate of Grand Junction High School in Grand Junction, Colorado; B.S. in microbiology from Colorado State University, Art Center College of Design-Commercial Photography; Methodist; Registered Medical Technologist; commercial photographer; Soroptomist International, Vista Neighborhood Association. ![]() Hy Kloc (D) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Germany; grew up in New York City; graduated from New York City Community College with an AAS Degree in Marketing Management and from Western Michigan University with a BS in Business Education; Chairman of the Board for the Greater Boise Auditorium District; Public Radio's Development Director of the Year in 2007; served as Chairman of the Boise Complete Count Committee; President the Idaho Humane Society Board and Executive Director of the Gene Harris Jazz Festival; spouse: Joan and two dogs ![]() Thomas F. Loertscher (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 13 Born 1/4/44 at Park City, UT; Park City High School; B.S. in accounting, University of Utah; six years, U.S. Army Reserve; farmer/rancher; L.D.S.; Bonneville County Commissioner for six years; East Central Idaho Private Industry Council; Idaho State Job Training Council; family: wife Linda and children Brent, Wayne, Steven, Reed, Benjamin, Marlena, Brad and Bruce. ![]() Lynn M. Luker (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 4 Born 1953 at Idaho Falls, ID; graduate of Lompoc Senior High in Lompoc, CA, B.A. in political science, University of California Berkeley, J.D., College of Law, University of Idaho in Moscow; L.D.S.; attorney; Editor in Chief Idaho Law Review (1979-80), Law Clerk to Chief Justice Bakes, Idaho Supreme Court (1980-1982), family: wife Helen; children Daniel, Jean, Rebecca, David, Eric, Rachel, Andrew and Emily; and 15 grandchildren ![]() Luke Malek (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Raised in North Idaho; graduated from the College of Idaho and University of Idaho College of Law; regional director under Governor Jim Risch; deputy prosecuting attorney in Kootenai County ![]() Shannon McMillan (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 2 Born 12/16/60, Waupaca, Wisconsin; businesswoman; graduate, Mount Baker High School; pharmacy technician program, Apollo College, Spokane, WA; family: husband Kenneth, one son and two grandchildren ![]() Carolyn Meline (D) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Carey, Idaho; graduate of Rupert High School; attended Colorado Women's College; served as Bannock County Commissioner, on the South Eastern Idaho Board of Health and on the State Board of Corrections; spouse: Bob, two children, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren ![]() Ron Mendive (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Elko, Nevada; graduate of Kellogg High School and North Idaho College; two-term precinct committeeman; principle in corporation that developed first successful self-igniting pellet stove; spouse: Sherlene, three children and three grandchildren ![]() Steven Miller (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Wendell, Idaho; B.S. in Agricultural Engineering, University of Idaho; third generation ranching operation in Camas and Blaine Counties producing organic hay and grain; past President of the Idaho Association of Conservation Districts; three children: Nancy, James and Andrew ![]() Jason A. Monks (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Ridgecrist, California; graduated from Chaparral High School in Las Vegas, Nevada; bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in health with a dual emphasis in environmental health and industrial hygiene; construction, corporate environmental, health and safety experience; business owner and operator; spouse: Shelley and eight children ![]() Ed Morse (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Prosser, Washington; graduated from University of Idaho with a B.S. degree and an MBA degree; graduated from Gonzaga University College of Law with a JD degree; spouse: Terri, one son and one dog ![]() Mike Moyle (R) E-mail Majority Leader Legislative Term: 7 1983 graduate of Meridian High School; attended BYU; L.D.S.; farmer/rancher; served on Far West Spearmint Committee; former fire commissioner of Star; served four years as House Assistant Majority Leader; serving third term as Majority Leader; family: wife Sue Ann and children Kelsei, Jacob and Preston. ![]() Pete Nielsen (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 5 Born 03/15/1938 at Burley; graduated Minico H.S.; attended BYU and Utah State; LDS; insurance agent and part-time farmer; former Republican County chairman and district chairman; member JC's; president and director Elywhee Beet Growers; president Elmore Co NFO; president Elywhee Growers Association; Elmore County Farm Bureau; Eagle Scout; spouse: Connie; five daughters, Robin Jo, April, Heather, Celeste, Desarae and three sons, Arlow, Clint, Ivan. ![]() Kelley Packer (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Graduated from Marsh Valley High School; Associate of Arts in Business Management from American Intercontinental University; Office Manager at Idaho Sports and Spine in Pocatello, Idaho; also a small business owner in McCammon, Idaho; served on McCammon City Council 2008-2012; McCammon Beautification Committee 2003-2004; Bannock County GOP Chairwoman 2010-2012; President of Marsh Valley Education Society 2011-2012; spouse: Duane ![]() Joe Palmer (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 3 Business owner; attended Boise State University; served in the Idaho Army National Guard; family: wife Leslie, four children. ![]() Mark Patterson (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Businessman and manufacturer specializing in building manufacturing companies from the ground up that serve the national and international markets; supporting occupational education: science, technology and business; served as precinct committeeman, legislative district chairman; served on the Ada County Executive Committee and appointed to the Idaho State Resolutions Committee ![]() Donna Pence (D) E-mail Minority Caucus Chair Legislative Term: 5 Born 8/23/1942 in Joliet IL; 1960 graduate of Richfield High School; B.S. education, University of Idaho; health and physical education and social studies; M.A., education, Idaho State University; Methodist; retired teacher/coach; tree farmer; Gooding Chamber of Commerce director; volunteer coordinator for Nature Conservancy's Thousand Springs Festival; Idaho Nursery & Landscape Association-State Legislative Committee; Idaho Education Association, local president-regional board member; 5th District Coaches special achievement award; Idaho Association of Health and Physical Education Board of Directors; State Distinguished Service Award, 2008; leadership seminar at U of Texas by Delta Kappa Gamma teachers society 2004; spouse: Lew; children: Lynn, Kim and Dusty. ![]() Christy Perry (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 2 Born 6/4/68, Ankara, Turkey; businesswoman; bachelor's degree in political science, master's degree in public administration, Boise State University; Top Ten Scholar finalist and Distinguished Honors Award, BSU; family: husband Matt and three children ![]() Dell Raybould (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 7 Born 10/8/1933 at Rexburg; graduated Madison High School; attended Ricks College; L.D.S.; farmer/businessman; past chairman Idaho Potato Commission; past chairman National Potato Promotion Board; past chairman Madison Memorial Hospital board of trustees; 1989 National Potato Man of the Year; 1999 Idaho Grower of the Year; 1990 East Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame; 1995 Idaho Water Users Hall of Fame; 1998 Governor's Award for Excellence in Agriculture; spouse: Vera; children: Jeff, Valerie, Kathryn, 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren ![]() Shirley G. Ringo (D) E-mail Legislative Term: 7 Born 10/29/1940 at Fort Collins, CO.; graduated 1958 from John Rogers H.S. in Spokane; B.A. in mathematics from Washington State University; M.A.T. in mathematics from Washington State University; Methodist; retired teacher; member IEA and NEA; Human Rights Task Force; presidential award for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics; spouse: John; children: Shawn, Stacy, Shelley and granddaughter Sadie. ![]() Paul Romrell (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Freemont County; graduate of Ricks College; Medical Lab and X-Ray Internship, Boise State/University of Southern California Hospital Administration Study; Administrator, Fremont General Hospital; Afton Memorial; University of Minnesota; Fremont County Coroner for forty years; Fremont County Commissioner and Board Chairman; spouse: Ellen, six children, 20 grandchildren and four great grandchildren ![]() John Rusche (D) E-mail Minority Leader Legislative Term: 5 Born December 3,1950 in Waukesha WI; 1969 graduate of Aquinas High in La Crosse WI; B.S. in chemical engineering from Notre Dame; M.D. from Washington University of Medicine in St. Louis MO; Christian; physician; House Minority Leader, Idaho Medical Association; American Council of Physician Executives; American Academy of Pediatrics; "Mover & Shaker" Award, Idaho Pediatric Society; Tau Beta Pi-engineering honor society; spouse: Kay; child: Caitlin. ![]() Paul E. Shepherd (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 5 Born 12/21/1942 at Boise, attended Boise Jr. College; 1961 graduate of Boise High; owner/partner of sawmill and log home business; Protestant; former Boise County Republican Chairman, Garden Valley School Board, Crouch City Councilman, Riggins City Councilman, director-Salmon River Cowboys, director-Riggins Chamber of Commerce, director-Riggins Gem Committee, state committeeman-Idaho County Republicans; married 51 years, spouse: Dawn; children: Paula, Paul, Aaron, Daniel, Charles, Kristin, Sari, Ronald, Eugene, 40 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. ![]() Kathleen Sims (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 2 Born 6/6/42, Spokane, WA; auto and motorcycle dealer; graduate of North Idaho Junior College in accounting; served in the Idaho Senate, 2001-2002; member of the board of directors, National Auto Dealers and Idaho Auto Dealers associations; served on the Idaho Human Rights Commission, Idaho Transportation Department Advisory Board, and eight years as Republican Central Committee Chairman, Kootenai County; Spirit of Leadership award, Women's Automotive Association; Top Gun award, state legislative representative, American International Auto Dealers Association; family: two daughters and four grandchildren. ![]() Elaine Smith (D) E-mail Legislative Term: 7 Born in Gooding; graduated Meridian High School; B.A. in education-history, Idaho State University; Methodist; member Rotary, AAUW, AOP, American Legion Auxiliary, Southeast Idaho Retired Educators, Delta Kappa Gamma, United Way Board, PEO; spouse: Rich; children: Camille, Kirk and Brenda, six grandchildren ![]() Thyra Stevenson (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Palo Alto, California; B.A., Boston University; M.A., New York University in Madrid, Spain, Ph.D ABD University of Washington; member of Lewiston City Council, CIO (Chief Information Officer) Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Aircraft Commander, Military Contractor; GOP Precinct Chair; Ordained Elder, Spaulding Nez Perce Indian Presbyterian Church; spouse: Walt and five children ![]() Jeff Thompson (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 3 Born September 16, 1963, at Harlingen, Texas; Bachelors Degree in Business Finance and MBA from Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA; Master's Degree in Human Resource Training and Development from Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho; Christian; Businessman and Educator; Council of State Governments-West, Western Leadership Academy, Colorado Springs, CO; Pacific Northwest Economic Region, Legislative Leadership Academy, Victoria, BC; Pacific Northwest Economic Region, Legislative Energy Horizon Institute in conjunction with the University of Idaho , Portland, OR; State Legislative Leaders Foundation, Emerging Political Leaders Program, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; Memberships: Appointed by the Governor to serve on the LINE, Leadership in Nuclear Energy, Commission. ALEC, American Legislative Exchange Council, Idaho State Chair for the House of Representatives, Member of the Executive Board of the Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee as well as a member of the Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee, CSG-West, Council of State Governments-WEST, serve as an Executive Board Member as well as a member of the Energy Committee; Idaho Falls Rotary Club, Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, Idaho Falls Partnership for Science and Technology; Board Member, Idaho Falls City Club, Idaho Falls Salvation Army; Advisory Board Member, American Legislative Exchange Council, Council of State Governments-West, NRA-Life Time Member, Bonneville County Precinct Committeeman; Vice-Chair, Bonneville County Republicans; Award: Bonneville County Republican of the Year; spouse: Chanin ![]() Janet Trujillo (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Salt Lake City, Utah; graduate of Hillcrest High School; graduate of Jordan Technical College Dental Assisting; attended Salt Lake Community College majoring in Business Management; PTA president; served as Assistant Precinct Officer; Legislative District 33 chairwoman; standing member, State Resolutions Committee; past President Bonneville County Employees Association; Treasurer, Bonneville County Republican Women; spouse: Lowell, four children and five grandchildren ![]() Julie VanOrden (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Pocatello, Idaho; graduated from Blackfoot High School; attended College of Southern Idaho and Idaho State University Vocational-Technical School; Idaho PTA State President; Snake River School District Board of Trustees Chairman; spouse: Garth ![]() John Vander Woude (R) E-mail Majority Caucus Chair Legislative Term: 2 Served in the Idaho House of Representatives, 2007-2008; served 16 years on the Nampa Christian School Board; former board member of the United Dairymen of Idaho, Milk Producers of Idaho and the Idaho Dairy Herd Improvement Association; family: wife Judy, three children and 10 grandchildren ![]() Janie Ward-Engelking (D) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Caldwell, Idaho; attended Whittier College; Bachelor of Science degree from Idaho State University; master's degree from Boise State University; classroom teacher for 33 years; active community member, trainer and facilitator for College of Western Idaho; spouse: Kay Frank Engelking ![]() Richard Wills (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 6 Born 06/18/1945 at Bassett, NE; graduated Nampa High School; L.D.S.; retired Idaho State Trooper; currently part-time Elmore County Deputy and owner of a communication business; member Chamber of Commerce, Three Island Crossing Committee, Waterways Committee; Presidential Commendation for Outstanding Police Work; spouse: Connie Wills; four children. ![]() Fred Wood (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 4 Born 12/01/1945 at Washington D.C.; 1964 graduate of Georgia Military Academy in College Park GA; B.S. and M.D. from Tulane University in New Orleans LA; United States Air Force; physician, medical director; lifetime member National Rifle Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation; spouse: Amy; children: Frederick IV, Chelsey, Ashley, Michael ![]() JoAn E. Wood (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 16 Born 06/03/1934 at Milo; Ririe High School; partner in ranch/farm; member Center for Constitutional Studies, Outdoor Unlimited Multiple Use Resource Organization, American Legislative Exchange Council; Multistate Highway Transportation Agreement Committee; member Joint Natural Resource Committee; L.D.S.; spouse: Thomas D. (deceased); children: Michele, Carol, Joy, Brenda and Lynda. ![]() Holli Woodings (D) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Raised in Eugene, Oregon and Boise, Idaho; graduated from Boise State University with a B.A. in English; Vice President of the North End Neighborhood Association; husband: Ryan and daughter: Mary ![]() Rick D. Youngblood (R) E-mail Legislative Term: 1 Born in Boise, Idaho; graduated from Weiser High School; attended North Idaho College and College of Idaho; graduate NW Ag Credit School-Washington State University; graduate Pacific Coast Banking School-University of Washington; diploma-General Banking, American Institute of Banking (AIB); Canyon Highway District #4 Commissioner-Chair; spouse: Arlene, two children and five grandchildren | ||
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