TAchilles@house.idaho.gov

Minority Caucus Chair

Raised on family farm; B.A. in economics from Claremont McKenna College; graduate degrees in business, international studies, and public policy; served in the U.S. Army as tank commander and armor officer; 25 years in the tech sector at T-Mobile, Hewlett-Packard, and various start-ups; university public policy instructor focused on technology, innovation, and antimonopoly; union member; Frank Church Institute board member; skier, climber, and hiker; wife: Robyn; daughters: Daphne and Georgia.

JAlfieri@house.idaho.gov

Entrepreneur and businessman; opened the first retail computer store in New York City in 1980, selling Apple IIs to the New York Times, Newsweek, etc.; typography director for large advertising agency; started a boutique ad agency in California serving the Apple computer peripheral market; studied website design and became a corporate trainer; moved to Coeur d’Alene and served as a business developer for local company; involved in the chamber of commerce and the CDA Economic Development Committee; founding board member of Shakespeare CDA.

KAndrus@house.idaho.gov

Born and raised on a ranch outside of Lava Hot Springs; graduate of Marsh Valley High School; attended Brigham Young University (Idaho) for B.S. in agriculture business; Idaho State University for M.B.A.; served two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the country of Panama; currently works in production agriculture and resides in Lava with his wife, Shelby, and six children.

VBar@house.idaho.gov

Born October 22, 1951, in Bexar County, Texas; attorney; law degree, Western State University College of Law, Fullerton, CA; spouse: Joy; children: James, Paul, and Tina.

RBeiswenger@house.idaho.gov

Born and raised in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania; graduate of Penn State University, political science; former director of the Indiana Right to Work Committee; co-founder of Collaborative Behavior Solutions, a facility that helps kids with autism and developmental disabilities (Indianapolis); currently employed at Money Metals Exchange in Eagle; resides in Horseshoe Bend; spouse: Crystal, who homeschools their two daughters Samantha and Celeste.

SBerch@house.idaho.gov

Assistant Minority Leader

Bachelor’s degree in marketing from the State University of New York at Albany and an M.B.A. in management information systems from the University of Minnesota; worked for Hewlett Packard in Boise for over 30 years as a computer programmer, marketing manager, strategic business planner, and global program manager; owner of Steve Berch Consulting LLC, providing business planning and process consulting for local companies; former vice-president of the Board of Directors of the Greater Boise Auditorium District; former vice-president of the West Valley Neighborhood Association (WVNA).

JBoyle@house.idaho.gov

Attended Lassen Community College, Boise State University, and University of Idaho; agriculture and freelance writer; natural resources director for former Congresswoman Helen Chenoweth; named one of the 100 most influential people in Idaho; two children; two grandsons.

CBruce@house.idaho.gov

Born and raised in Georgia; started originating mortgages in 2001; Kuna City Council president, municipal public works committee and economic development committee; former member of the board of directors for the Kuna Chamber of Commerce; Leukemia ALL survivor; spouse: Kyrsti, married 20+ years; two teenage boys, Madox and Paxton.

TBurgoyne@house.idaho.gov

Graduate of Ricks College, liberal arts degree; entrepreneur; current precinct committee chairman; current Bannock County state chairwoman; enjoys all things virtuous, lovely, and of good report; spouse: Rich.

DCannon@house.idaho.gov

Graduated from Blackfoot High School (1987), BYU (economics, 1992), and University of Utah (law, 1995); president of Cannon Law, PA; disciple of Jesus Christ; enjoys spending time with seven (and counting) best friends/grand kids and remodeling/renovating historic LDS church building in Blackfoot; spouse: Lisa; four grown children.

LCayler@house.idaho.gov

Born in Nampa; home educated K-12; joined the U.S. Navy in 1999, spent ten years on active duty, trained in electronic and radar system maintenance and operation; deployed twice in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom; awarded two Navy and Marine Corps achievement medals; honorably discharged in 2009; worked for BAE Systems as Army civilian contractor (2009-2012) at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; employed at Cobalt Truck Equipment (2012-present), held several positions in company as a big rig service technician, sales associate, and purchasing agent; elected precinct committeeman for District 11, Precinct 23 in May 2024.

RCheatum@house.idaho.gov

Born in western Kansas, raised on a farm, and moved to Idaho in 1977; B.S. in broadcast journalism from the University of Kansas; employed in radio, automobile sales, and credit unions; retired in 2017 and decided to serve the community by seeking elective office; elected to the Pocatello City Council in 2017, re-elected in 2021, and served as Council President in 2022 and 2023; council liaison assignments included the Pocatello Airport Commission, Bannock Transportation Planning Organization, Pocatello Development Authority, Historic Downtown Pocatello, Senior Activity Center, and Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency; serves as a regional director of the Association of Idaho Cities; Bannock County GOP precinct committeeman and past treasurer for the Bannock County GOP; member and past president of Portneuf Valley Partners; member and past president of the Chamber Chiefs; former Idaho Central Credit Union board member and board chair; Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year; Idaho State University College of Education Volunteer of the Year; twice received the Award of Merit from the Region 5 supervisor for Idaho Fish and Game and served as member and chair of the Region 5 Idaho Fish and Game Wildlife Feeding Committee; NRA life member and an avid hunter, shooter, and reloader; married to Debra for 32 years; a daughter, Nicole, and step-son, Tony.

MChurch@house.idaho.gov

Born in Boise, Idaho; M.S.Ed. education leadership and administration, B.A. social studies secondary education, B.A. history (Boise State University), B.A. philosophy (Whitman College); 2019 and 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program’s Distinguished Teachers award; 2023 Morehead-Cain Impact Educator award; City of Boise ethics commissioner; USGLC Idaho delegation; director on multiple boards with public lands emphasis; spouse: Chad; one daughter, Casey.

LClow@house.idaho.gov

Lived in Twin Falls (District 25) since 1977; Bachelor of Arts degree in economics, California Lutheran University, 1969; elected to the Twin Falls City Council, serving five terms since 1993 and serving six years as mayor; served on the Association of Idaho Cities Board, Idaho Public Transportation Advisory Council, District V Magistrate Commission, and Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer Comprehensive Aquifer Management Planning Committee; spouse: DeeDee.

JCornilles@house.idaho.gov

Fourth-generation Nampa resident; attended Nampa High School and the University of Idaho; small business owner; member of the Nampa Rotary Club; member of the Nampa Chamber of Commerce; serves on the Nampa Impact Fee Advisory Committee; serves as a commissioner on Nampa Development Corporation (NDC), Nampa’s Urban Renewal Agency; spouse: Keriann Cornilles; five children; four grandchildren.

BCrane@house.idaho.gov

Rep. Crane is the Co-Owner of Crane Alarm Service, a family-owned security and fire alarm business that has been in Nampa since 1964. Rep. Crane is currently serving his ninth term in the Idaho House of Representatives. He is the ranking member on the House Business Committee and is the Chairman of the House State Affairs Committee. In 2022 his colleagues elected him to also serve as the Chairman of the House Ethics and Policy Committee. Rep. Crane is known as an advocate for a strong economy and a business-friendly environment. Rep. Crane received the Friend of Agriculture award in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Rep. Crane is active in his community, having served as an Ad Hoc member of the Nampa Chamber of Commerce Executive Board. Rep. Crane coaches’ youth basketball for Nampa Christian Schools.Rep. Crane was pleased when his company was selected by the TV show Extreme Makeover Edition to install the security system for the Ryan Stockdale family. Rep. Crane’s company also provided the security for the 2009 Special Winter Olympics. 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, fly fishing, and shooting clay targets. When not on the golf course, Rep. Crane can be found on the beach in South Florida reading a good book. Rep. Crane and his wife, Rochenda, have two children, a son Keaton and a daughter Riley.

JCrane@house.idaho.gov

Majority Caucus Chair

Ronald “Jaron” Crane was born and raised in Nampa, Idaho; third-generation Idahoan and youngest of six children of retired State Treasurer Ron G. and Cheryl A. Crane; attended Nampa Christian Schools (K-12); attended Hobe Sound Bible College in Florida; transferred to Ohio Christian University and received an associate degree in business management; enlisted in the Idaho Army National Guard while enrolled at Boise State University; graduated BSU with a bachelor’s degree in political science, emphasis in public policy (2014); fulfilled his contract with the Idaho Army National Guard (2019); co-owner of Crane Alarm Service with his brother; spouse: Clarissa, married since 2011; three children: Heavenly Joy, Jadon Lee, Ronald Drew, and Lincoln Ronald Crane.

SDygert@house.idaho.gov

Born in Blackfoot, Idaho; currently resides in Melba, Owyhee County; bachelor’s degree from Utah State University, master’s degree from University of Idaho; high school agriculture education teacher and FFA advisor – 35 years; spouse: Annette, 39 years; four sons; 11 grandchildren.

MEgbert@house.idaho.gov

Born and raised in the Gem State, currently resides in Boise; 3L law student pursuing a career in employment law; almost 15 years of service as a public librarian; enjoys the outdoors and recreating in Idaho; spouse: Mike; three children.

BEhardt@house.idaho.gov

Born and raised in Idaho Falls; attended North Idaho College and Idaho State University on a basketball scholarship; owns and operates Coach E’s Camps and Clinics; runs a highly successful travel basketball program with many young men going on to play collegiately; conducts leadership forums; motivational speaker, included EFY (Especially for Youth) through BYU, YES (Youth Education through Sports) clinics at the NCAA Final Four, as well as many other events; 15 years as a NCAA Division I women’s basketball coach at UC Santa Barbara, Brigham Young University (Provo), Washington State University, and Cal State Fullerton as the head coach; served as president of the Bonneville County Republican Women; elected to the Idaho Falls City Council 2013; named Idaho’s GOP Legislator of the Year, 2021; named National Legislator of the Year by Alliance Defending Freedom, 2021.

JEhlers@house.idaho.gov

Sixth-generation Idahoan; graduate of Shelley High School; bachelor’s and master’s dregree in accounting from BYU-Provo, Utah; MBA from University of Utah; CPA; business entrepreneur and small business owner; married; four children.

MErickson@house.idaho.gov

Born in Montana and raised in Boise, Idaho; bachelor’s degree in psychology from Montana State University and a master’s degree in psychology from Walden University; worked much of early career providing direct mental health services to families; employed with state government and nonprofit, managing departments, including education and public and behavioral health, with projects focused on anti-bullying, mental health, HIV, homelessness, suicide, drug and alcohol treatment, Medicaid, maternal and child health, and drug prevention; currently serves various nonprofits statewide and on local committees focused on building positive community change; married for 24 years; five children (ages 10-21): four boys and one girl.

BFuhriman@house.idaho.gov

Born and raised in Ammon, Idaho; graduated valedictorian from Hillcrest High School (2002); Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University-Idaho; master’s degree in family financial planning from Montana State University; served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Sao Paulo, Brazil; certified financial planner and accredited financial counselor; owner of an RIA (independent financial planning firm) in Idaho Falls; serves on the board of directors for the Grand Teton Council Boy Scouts of America and the Development Workshop in Idaho Falls; tech, travel, and college football enthusiast; spouse: Holli (Christensen) from Firth, Idaho; four children (ages 9-16).

RFurniss@house.idaho.gov

Graduate of Rigby High School; associate degree in business from BYU-Idaho; bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from Idaho State University; chartered life insurance underwriter and chartered financial consultant from American College in Pennsylvania; commercial and residential real estate developer; serves on the Revenue & Taxation Committee, the State Affairs Committee, the Business Committee, the Environmental, Energy, & Technology Committee, the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee, the Property Taxes & Revenue Expenditures Committee, the Economic Outlook & Revenue Assessment Committee (EORAC), the Teachers Health Insurance Group, the Your Health Idaho Exchange Board, the Idaho Individual High Risk Reinsurance Pool Board, the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs, and the Idaho Petroleum Storage Tank Fund; Precinct Committeeman for Jefferson County; past president, Idaho Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors; past president, Idaho Falls Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors; past president, Idaho Falls Society of Financial Service Professionals; past president, Idaho Falls Estate Planning Council; qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table, Court of the Table, and Top of the Table; National Sales Achievement and National Quality Award; past president, Education Foundation School Dist. #251; five children; eleven grandchildren.

SGalaviz@house.idaho.gov

Born and raised in the Silver Valley; Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction, STEM education emphasis, Boise State University (2020); Boise State University Distinguished Alumni, 2021; Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, Idaho Human Rights Educator of the Year, 2020; National Education Association Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence, National Teacher of the Year, 2017; Industry’s Excellent Educators Dedicated to STEM (INDEEDS) Award, 2016; children: MacKenzie and Max.

JGannon@house.idaho.gov

Served 1 term, House 1990-1992; born in Ross, California; graduate UC Davis, Hastings College of Law and USAR JAG School; member of the House Judiciary, Rules & Administration, State Affairs, Transportation & Defense, and Ethics Committees; active leader in the Medicaid Initiative 2017-2018; member Boise School District Facilities Steering Committee 2005-2006 and various community organizations; director, New York Irrigation District 1989-1990 and Boise Project Board of Control 1990; spouse: Bev; two children.

DGarner@house.idaho.gov

Farmed and ranched in Clifton, Idaho for 38 years; earned a bachelor of science degree in economics from BYU, Provo, Utah; owned and operated several successful small businesses; served on the local school board (2013 – present); served on the State Farm Bureau Board (2015 – present); served on the American Farm Bureau Organic and Direct Marketing Committees; recipient of FFA Honorary State Farmer Degree (2012); four children.

BGreen@house.idaho.gov

Raised in Los Alamos, NM; master’s degree in business administration from Northwest Nazarene University and degrees in both communication and marketing technology from Boise State University; associate transportation planner with Kittelson & Associates; spouse: Leo; one son.

CHandy@house.idaho.gov

Fourth-generation Idahoan and Cassia County resident; more than 35 years political and community service: Burley City Council for eight years, Cassia County commissioner for eight years, Cassia Regional Hospital board member for 13 years and chairman for eight years, Burley Area Development Association chairman for eight years, Idaho Trucking Association (serving twice as president), various statewide and regional transportation advisory boards, Zions Bank Advisory Board, South Idaho Community Action Board for eight years, and current member of HEM board; enjoys hiking, skiing, fishing, and river rafting with family; spouse: Kristine Hansen; six children.

KHarris@house.idaho.gov

Husband, father of two children, and a small business owner.

DHawkins@house.idaho.gov

Resident of Fernwood, Idaho for more than 24 years; Christian, serving the last 35 years in various leadership roles in the church including drug and alcohol abuse counselor; served seven years as a reserve deputy with the Benewah County Sheriff’s Office; worked in mining, logging, and construction; small business owner; NRA certified firearms instructor; precinct committeeman and Benewah County GOP chairman; spouse: Debra, married for 38 years; six children; one grandchild.

DHealey@house.idaho.gov

Fourth-generation Idahoan born in Midvale, Idaho; master’s degree in nursing education, master’s degree in business administration, and an advanced nursing degree as a clinical nurse specialist; over 20-years’ experience in healthcare as a nurse and, recently, medical practice owner; Veterans Administration volunteer; raise funds to ensure every child has a marked and honored resting place; enjoys spending time with family; spouse: Patrick; two children, one boy and one girl.

THill@house.idaho.gov

Born and raised in Idaho; attended Boise High School; graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree; completed a master’s degree in international relations from Salve-Regina University; joined the Navy in 1984 and served as a fighter pilot (participating in three combat tours), a squadron commander, and an Airwing deputy commander; during his combat tours, acted as liaison to Arab countries on defense operations, training, and status of force negotiations; additionally, worked closely with alliance partners Great Britain, Australia, and Japan; involved with the Department of Defense for more than a decade in strategic war planning, force and weapon assessments, and recommendations; retired in April of 2022 after completing 38 years of service with the Navy; currently a contract adversary fighter pilot in support of naval aviator tactical training and a captain on the 787 Dreamliner for United Airlines.

JHoltzclaw@house.idaho.gov

Enlisted in USAF after high school; first in his family to attain college degree, graduating from George Fox University; served ten years in the US Air Force with four tours of duty, earning distinguished medals and commendations; small business owner in Meridian and a real estate agent/broker and property manager; Chairman of Commerce and Human Resources; member of Transportation & Defense, State Affairs, Occupational Licensing Oversight, Change in Employee Compensation (CEC), Broadband, Artificial Intelligence, and the Industrial Commission Advisory committees; honors: Outstanding Airman of the Year, National Defense Medal, Outstanding Unit with Valor Medal, Idaho Meritorious Service Medal (awarded by Governor Otter and Gowen AFB), Advocate of Justice Award, Legislator of the Year (Fraternal Order of Police and Firefighters of Idaho).

WendyHorman@house.idaho.gov

Graduate of Roy High School; Associate of Science degree from Dixie State College; Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from BYU-Idaho; LDS; Leadership in Nuclear Energy (LINE) Commission; Founder and Chair, Energy and Technology caucus; former Bonneville School Board Trustee; former President, Idaho School Boards Association; spouse: Briggs; five children; nine grandchildren.

CHostetler@house.idaho.gov

Husband, father, and small business owner; Christian conservative; married; one child; Matthew 6:33.

DLeavitt@house.idaho.gov

Born and raised in the Magic Valley; retired from the U.S. Army; combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan.

DManwaring@house.idaho.gov

Blackfoot and Pocatello native; graduate of Blackfoot High School, University of Utah, and Drake University Law School; licensed to practice law in Idaho and California; former law clerk for U.S. Attorney’s Office; former manager for SkyWest Airlines; founder and owner of Milestone Law PLLC, a business, estate planning, and land use law practice; current board member and vice-president of Lillian Vallely Youth Foundation; spouse: Whitney.

KMarmon@house.idaho.gov

Native Idahoan of pioneer great-grandparents; second generation Caldwellite; graduated from Caldwell High School; attended the College of Idaho and graduated with honors from Northwest Nazarene University, B.S. in business administration; owned and operated family printing business for 12 years (until 1999); worked various management positions for Albertsons; built two Ace Hardware stores for an Ace franchisee; Training Development Manager for MotivePower in Boise; retired at age 54; served on Caldwell City Council in the mid-80s; served as Caldwell School Board member; former governor of the Utah-Idaho District of Kiwanis, chaired international committees, and was an international trainer; recipient of International Circle of Service Award by Circle K International; Eagle Scout; served as scoutmaster, district chair, and board member for the Ore-Ida Council; recipient of Silver Beaver Award; spouse: Sylvia, 48 years; three children; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

CMathias@house.idaho.gov

Graduate of Boise State University; B.S. in criminal justice administration; member, the Idaho Criminal Justice Commission and the National Black Caucus of State Legislators; former chief academic officer, Idaho State Board of Education; former U.S. Senate law clerk; veteran, U.S. Coast Guard; spouse: Katie; two children.

LMcCann@house.idaho.gov

Born in Portland, Oregon; lived in Lewiston, Idaho, for the last 50 years; graduate of Lewiston High School and of the University of Idaho with a B.S. in education; served as program coordinator and professor in the paralegal and legal assisting programs at Lewis-Clark State College for more than 15 years; for the past 45 years, she has worked along with her husband to manage his law practice, their family corporation (consisting of a cattle ranch, timber, and commercial real estate development), and their personal partnership in residential and commercial rentals; past member of the Tammany School Board; past president of the Idaho Association for Legal Professionals; past president of Lewis-Clark State College’s Foundation Board (2021-2023); past board member of the Idaho Community Foundation; serves on the Idaho Business for Education; member of the University of Idaho’s Strategic Initiative Fund; advisory board member of the University of Idaho Extension Program; serves on the Childcare Committee of the Idaho Workforce Development Council; past secretary for the Nez Perce County Republican Central Committee; enjoys reading and spending time with her family; spouse: William “Bill” Vern McCann, Jr.; four children; eleven grandchildren.

RMendive@house.idaho.gov

Born in Elko, Nevada; graduate of Kellogg High School and North Idaho College; five-term precinct committeeman; principal in corporation that developed first successful self-igniting pellet stove; spouse: Sherlene; three children; six grandchildren.

SMickelsen@house.idaho.gov

Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho; graduated Blackfoot High School; associate degree in economics BYU-I; potato farmer; former Idaho Farm Bureau State Director; former College of Eastern Idaho trustee; former trustee EIRMC; chair of Bonneville Jefferson Groundwater District; chair Idaho Groundwater Appropriators; spouse: Mark; children: Andrew, Michelle, Sam, and Chelsea; 17 grandchildren.

SMiller@house.idaho.gov

Born in Wendell, Idaho; graduated from Camas County High School; B.S. in agricultural engineering from the University of Idaho; former member of Camas County Planning and Zoning; former Camas County commissioner; graduate of Leadership Idaho Agriculture; past president of Idaho Association of Conservation Districts; past secretary/treasurer of the National Association of Conservation Districts; served eight years in the Idaho House of Representatives; third-generation farm and ranch in Camas and Blaine counties producing organic hay and grain, as well as a cow/calf operation; spouse: Cheryl; children: Nancy, James, and Andrew; one granddaughter, Kaylea.

BMitchell@house.idaho.gov

Raised in Syracuse, Utah; graduate of Clearfield High School 1988; attended Weber State University and finished his degree at Brigham Young University-Idaho; small business co-owner with wife since January 2013; served as a leader in the Boy Scouts of America (2006-2018); have been certified therapeutic foster parents along with wife and served in that capacity for 12 years; scuba instructor; 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do; served in various ecclesiastical leadership roles; spouse: Marcie, 34 years; one son and two daughters (one adopted, still at home, and one foster); six grandchildren.

JMonks@house.idaho.gov

Majority Leader

Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University with a dual emphasis in environmental health and industrial hygiene; construction, corporate environmental, health and safety experience; business owner and operator; spouse: Shelley; eight children; eleven grandchildren.

MMoyle@house.idaho.gov

Speaker of the House

1983 graduate of Meridian High School; attended BYU; LDS; farmer/rancher; serves on Middleton Irrigation Board; served on Far West Spearmint Committee; former fire commissioner of Star; served four years as House Assistant Majority Leader; served eight terms as Majority Leader; spouse: Janet; children: Kelsei, Jacob and Preston.

JNelsen@house.idaho.gov

A.A. in music, College of Southern Idaho; B.A. in music, University Redlands; M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction, Boise State University; partner in dairy and farming operation in Jerome for 45 years; College of Southern Idaho pep band and classroom music part time instructor for more than 20 years; general music and band teacher for Wendell School District for three years; Jerome County Planning and Zoning Commission for 20 years, past chair; Mid-Snake Water Commission; Jerome County Republican Central Committee, past chair; College of Southern Idaho Foundation board member; Jerome Rotary Club, past president; College of Southern Idaho Board of Trustees for six years; enjoys fly fishing, fly tying, skiing, and time with family and grandchildren; spouse: Emily; three adult sons; six grandchildren.

JPalmer@house.idaho.gov

Fourth-generation Idahoan, born and raised in the Treasure Valley; graduated from Meridian High School; attended Ricks College; served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Montana; graduated from BSU; former member of the Idaho National Guard; enjoys flying the backcountry of Idaho, experiencing our beautiful state, spending time with family; spouse: Leslie, 37 years; one daughter and three sons; eight grandchildren.

JPetzke@house.idaho.gov

Raised in Hailey, Idaho; A.A. and B.A. from Boise State University; M.A. in finance from Harvard University Extension School; ten years experience in various eCommerce businesses.

DPickett@house.idaho.gov

Born in Twin Falls; graduate of Oakley High School; served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Duesseldorf, Germany; B.S. in economics from Brigham Young University; fourth-generation owner/partner of Pickett Ranch, an Idaho Century Farm and Ranch; board member of Oakley Valley Water Company; former member of the State Republican Central Committee; former youth football and basketball coach; former youth scout and ecclesiastical leader; wife: Brady; three sons.

MPohanka@house.idaho.gov

Native Idahoan; first generation born in the United States; graduate of Twin Falls High School, College of Southern Idaho Associate of Arts degree, Lewis-Clark State College Bachelor of Science degree in management, City University Master of Arts degree in management; retired from Idaho Power and retired professor of economics for the College of Southern Idaho; past president of the Jerome Chamber of Commerce, Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce, and the Rotary Club; Paul Harris Fellowship Award recipient; Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award, Jerome Chamber of Commerce; current chaplain for the Idaho State Police, Jerome County Sheriff’s Office and Jerome City Police; executive director of Jerome 20/20 Economic Development; spouse: Susan, 47 years; two children; ten grandchildren; motto: Volunteerism is the rent you pay for the space you occupy on this earth.

EPrice@house.idaho.gov

Earned an accounting assistant (AAS) degree from North Idaho College; small business owner; experience in corporate settings; married; four children; two grandchildren.

CRasor@house.idaho.gov

Raised in Bonner County on family cattle ranch; graduate of Sandpoint High School; local business owner, having operated the Sandpoint Army Surplus Store for 43 years; active in politics for over 30 years; served as County Commissioner for Bonner County; spouse: Kim (Luckey), 48 years; three adult children; 16 grandchildren.

BRaybould@house.idaho.gov

Born and raised in eastern Idaho; graduate of Sugar-Salem High School, Boise State University, and Westminster College; CFO of Raybould Brothers Farms and founder of Write Bold, a consulting firm focused on small business strategy and marketing; past president of the National Potato Council; past Madison County Republican Party Youth committeeperson; past chair, Ag Affairs Committee, Idaho Potato Commission.

JRaymond@house.idaho.gov

Born in Rigby and raised in Menan; graduate of Rigby High School; attended Ricks College; involved in all aspects of the livestock industry including artificial insemination (AI), embryo transfer, cow/calf management, and feedlot sectors; received livestock industry service awards from Ricks College and Applied Reproduction Strategies in Beef Cattle (ARSBC); past president of the Idaho Cattle Association; former Jefferson County commissioner; engaged in local civic and church activities; spouse: Cheri, 47 years; six children; 25 grandchildren.

JRedman@house.idaho.gov

Born in Coeur d’Alene and lifelong resident of North Idaho; homeschooled and attended North Idaho College, Whitworth University, and University of Idaho; business owner in the fields of insurance and financial services, medical, and real estate; Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Idaho president; Surplus Line Association of Idaho Board Region 1 Director; nonprofit Reach America board member; 208 Ministries chairman; active community member and supporter of local and worldwide nonprofits; wife: Amy Redman; six children (ages 12, 10, 8, 5, 3, and 1).

IRubel@house.idaho.gov

Minority Leader

Born 1972; graduate of Harvard Law School (J.D. 1997) and Georgetown University (B.A. in American government and English, 1994); senior counsel in the law firm of Fenwick & West, one of the nation’s premier law firms focusing on technology clients; served as founding member of BSU Honors College Advisory Board; co-founder of Idaho Business for the Outdoors; board member of National Association of Jewish Legislators; spouse: John; children: Andrew, Claire, Thomas, and Evan.

MSauter@house.idaho.gov

Earned a B.A. in fire administration, California State – Los Angeles; MPA in public administration, University of Southern California; retired after 30 years in fire service (fire fighter to fire chief); executive fire officer certification, U.S. Fire Academy; professional/volunteer associations: fire service, YMCA, Optimist, Rotary, school district, and Elks; Idaho Family Forest owner since 1993; spouse: Jane Sauter; two adult children.

HScott@house.idaho.gov

Resident of north Idaho for 25 years; born in Ohio; B.S. in biology from University of Akron, Akron, Ohio; professional aquatic biologist; small business owner; Idaho Freedom Caucus Co-Chair; Club for Growth fellow; member of Board of Directors for local nonprofit; daughter of Vietnam veteran; granddaughter of two WWII veterans; spouse: Andrew.

CShepherd@house.idaho.gov

Raised in Garden Valley, Idaho; graduate of Salmon River High School, Riggins, Idaho; maintenance supervisor at Salmon River Joint School District; spent 10 years logging in Idaho, Utah, Oregon, and Washington; worked 15 years for family-owned sawmill and log home business; coached high school football, basketball, and track at Salmon River High School for 18 years; current member of the District III Basketball Officials Association; spouse: Susan, 29 years; four children: Charlie, Jimmy, Johnny, and Chevelle.

JShirts@house.idaho.gov

Fifth-generation Idahoan, raised on family’s working ranch in Washington County; attended Weiser High School; University of Idaho, B.S.; University of Colorado Law School, J.D.; attended Harvard University’s Extension School with GI Bill; U.S. Air Force JAG officer; clerked for the Honorable Jonathan P. Brody, Idaho District Court judge; served in Korea as an adviser to the 51st Fighter Wing on Osan Air Base; appointed to the Air Force’s Special Victims Unit (SVU) and served as a Senior Trial Counsel (STC); appointed Assistant United States Attorney under President Trump’s first administration; currently serving as a prosecutor in the Air Force Reserve; resides on the family ranch; spouse: Mercedes, high school teacher.

BSkaug@house.idaho.gov

Born in Pocatello, raised in Jerome, and resident of Nampa since the early 1990s; graduate of College of Southern Idaho (A.A. in social science), University of Idaho (B.S. in political science, law school J.D.); former Ada County deputy prosecutor; recently retired from his own law firm, owned and operated for 32 years; Christian; former Nampa city councilman and council president (2014-2020; founded and served on multiple nonprofit charitable boards of directors; Christian Legislator of the Year, 2024; Advocate of Justice Award, 2024; Lions Club International Award for Outstanding Humanitarian Service, 2000; avid reader of history and ATV rider; spouse: Debbie, since 1986; six grown children and 12 grandchildren.

JTanner@house.idaho.gov

Assistant Majority Leader

Raised in Idaho’s Treasure Valley area; graduated with an Executive MBA and Bachelor of Science from Boise State University; currently serving as the elected Eagle fire commissioner and have served as the chairman since 2018; entrepreneurial businessman currently operating three Eagle, Idaho-based businesses; Evangelical Christian; avid hunter and fisher who enjoys the great Idaho outdoors; spouse: Dominique, married 15 years; three children.

STanner@house.idaho.gov

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in a military family; B.A. in philosophy from California State University, Long Beach; M.Div. from Fuller Seminary, Pasadena; completing an M.A. in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University; employed in various IT roles, mainly as a database programmer/analyst: AT&T, Countrywide Bank, Bank of America, and Latham & Watkins Law Firm; enjoys camping, backpacking, and exploring the American West: reached Mt. Whitney peak (3X), canoed the Green River in Utah, loves camping near Moab; active in his church; spouse: Kathy.

FThompson@house.idaho.gov

Resident of Idaho and Valley County for 50+ years; current chair of Valley County Republican Central Committee; married 32 years; four children; 11 grandchildren.

JVanderWoude@house.idaho.gov

Served one term, House 2006-2008; 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; spouse: Judy; three children; 12 grandchildren.

JWeber@house.idaho.gov

Raised in Michigan; attended Ricks College and Utah State University; owned and operated small business for 30 years; served 12 years as Madison County commissioner; served on board of directors for Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Beehive Federal Credit Union, Idaho Association of County Commissioners and Clerks (past president); magistrate commission member; spouse: Heather, 34 years; five children; seven grandchildren.

JoshWheeler@house.idaho.gov

Born and raised in Ammon, Idaho; graduated from Hillcrest High School; pursued a degree in construction management at BYU; received an MBA from Idaho State University; currently one-third of the third-generation owners at Wheeler Electric, an eastern Idaho electrical contractor; previously served on the Ammon City Council; wife: Dr. Laramie Wheeler; six children.

TWisniewski@house.idaho.gov

Born in Los Angeles, CA; graduate of Utah State University, B.S. in mechanical engineering; Catholic; small business owner; former chairman of the Spokane chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers; industry representative of Career and Technical Education Advisory Group; four-term vice chairman of Kootenai County Republican Central Committee; spouse: Melody, over 45 years; five children; multiple grandchildren.