JAgenbroad@senate.idaho.gov

Born in Boise, 5th-generation Nampa resident; graduate Nampa High School, University of Idaho (business finance), NW Agricultural Credit School at Washington State University, and Pacific Coast Banking School at University of Washington; 22-year commercial banker,12-year small business owner/entrepreneur, past chairman, Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Nampa; past vice chairman, Nampa Chamber of Commerce; past president, Snake River Stampede; treasurer and board member, Your Health Idaho; spouse: Patricia; two children.

KAnthon@senate.idaho.gov

Majority Caucus Chair

Idaho State Senator since 2015; 7th generation Idahoan raised in Declo, Idaho, where his family has operated a farming operation for over 100 years; attended the University of Idaho’s College of Law; licensed Idaho attorney; until 2012, Mr. Anthon, practiced law at the Rupert law firm of ‘Robinson, Anthon & Tribe’ where, as a partner, he focused on municipal law, debt restructuring, and large business reorganization; served as appointed City Attorney for the cities of Burley, Rupert, Acequia, and Minidoka, Idaho; City Administrator in Rupert, Idaho; fluent in Japanese having had extensive work as a consultant for Japanese companies; currently serves as a board member with the Southern Idaho Economic Development (SIED), as the chair of the South Central Idaho Chapter of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, as a board member of the Mini-Cassia Economic Development Association, as a board member of the Idaho Economic Development Association, as a board member of the Mart Group, LLC, and as a board member of the Region IV Development Corporation; past executive board member of the Idaho Municipal Attorney Association; served two terms as President of the Minidoka Healthcare Foundation and as a past member of the governing board of the Intermountain Healthcare’s Cassia Regional Medical Center; member of local Rotary club; spouse: Joelle (Rogers); five children.

SBair@senate.idaho.gov

Born April 9, 1958, in Blackfoot, Idaho; graduated 1976 from Snake River High School in Moreland; attended Ricks College; LDS; agribusiness; precinct committeeman; 37-year member of Boy Scouts of America; spouse: Lori; children: Amber, Sheyann, Josh, Katie and Jared; 16 grandchildren.

RBayer@senate.idaho.gov

Possesses over 30 years of experience in a successful real estate career – broker for own office, president of Ada County Board of Realtors (1986); family-owned Treasure Valley home building business; previous co-owner of several small businesses involving imports, manufacturing, and wholesale with experience in retail sales, bookkeeping, and accounting; member Fellowship Baptist Church (Nampa, ID); enjoys gardening, knitting, walking in the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and sight-seeing; spouse: Dieter (former member Idaho House of Representatives); three grown children: Clifford, Deborah, and Birch Robert.

BBrackett@senate.idaho.gov

Born October 17, 1944, in Twin Falls, Idaho; 1962 graduate of Hagerman High School; B.S. in agriculture, University of Idaho; 116th Armored Cavalry, Idaho National Guard; rancher; President Idaho Cattle Association; Chairman Idaho Rangeland Resource Commission; 1996 Cattleman of the Year; spouse: Paula; children: Lori Blatner, Ira Brackett, Jani Revier, Gus Brackett, and Jake Brackett.

CBucknerWebb@senate.idaho.gov

Assistant Minority Leader

Served one term, House 2010-2012; born in Boise, Idaho; bachelor’s degree in management and organizational leadership, George Fox University; master’s degree in social work, Northwest Nazarene University; small business owner, consultant, and speaker; nationally recognized business professional; board member of numerous community organizations; received the 2010 Community Hero award from Boise State University; Excellence in the Arts award; Idaho Governor’s Award in the Arts; the Jefferson Award for public service; 2012 NAACP Heritage Hall of Fame award; American Mothers Inc., 2012 Idaho Mother of Distinction and 2013 Idaho Mother of the Year; Gandhi, King, Ikeda Award – A Legacy of Building Peace; Hewlett Packard Award for Distinguished Leadership in Human Rights; United Nations Human Rights Award; Idaho Business Review Woman of the Year 2019; Leadership Boise Alumni Association Legacy of Leadership Award 2019; Idaho State Historical Society Esto Perpetua Award 2019; spouse: Henry; two sons; one granddaughter.

GBurgoyne@senate.idaho.gov

Born August 9, 1953, in Ketchikan, Alaska; B.A., history, University of Idaho; J.D., University of Kansas School of Law; attorney, mediator, and arbitrator; managing partner of Boise law firm, 1996-2013; recognized as one of Idaho’s top 100 trial lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers in 2012; adjunct professor of Human Resources Law at Boise State University, 2002-2007; 2018 Legislator of the Year (1 of 31) by Mothers Against Drunk Driving; co-author “Idaho Employment Policies Handbook” (Idaho Law Foundation, 1998; rev. ed. 2001, 2012); Democratic National Committee, 2004-2008; Ada County Democratic Chair, 1991-1994; hobby: music; spouse: Christy (41 years); two daughters; two grandchildren.

VBurtenshaw@senate.idaho.gov

Farmer, rancher, and livestock dealer.

DCheatham@senate.idaho.gov

B.S. in criminal justice; limited lifetime teaching credential; veteran of U.S. Air Force; has held an ASIS International CPP Certification; retired Regional Director for southwestern United States for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate; Vice President/Regional Manager for Protective Services with the Bank of America for southern California, southern Nevada and Arizona; retired as a detective supervisor after serving 24½ years in law enforcement); spouse: Lynn.

CCrabtree@senate.idaho.gov

Rancher/owner with wife in registered beef cattle business and small livestock trucking business; former University of Idaho extension agent; former Idaho County weed supervisor; managed the Idaho County 4-H program for 27 years; past president, Idaho Cattle Association; past president, Idaho Beef Council; served National Cattlemen’s Beef Association board, chairing two national committees; awarded Beef Magazine’s “Trailblazer of the Year for 2007,” an award that recognizes leadership accomplishments in the beef industry; spouse: Carolyn.

LDenHartog@senate.idaho.gov

Graduate of Nampa Christian High School; B.A. in business administration/public administration from Dordt University; professional background: land use and transportation planning, grant administration; spouse: Scott; three children (ages 14, 11, and 8.)

SGrow@senate.idaho.gov

Appointed August 15, 2018, to fill a Senate vacancy in District 14; an Idaho native, raised in Boise. He & Rhonda raised their 8 kids in Meridian. As a small business owner, business consultant and retired CPA, he brings more than three decades of business, financial and tax expertise to the legislature. He was elected twice to the Meridian School Board.

JGuthrie@senate.idaho.gov

Served one term, House 2010-2012; born in Pocatello, Idaho; graduate, Marsh Valley High School; member, Marsh Valley School District Board of Trustees, 1995-2001; Bannock County Commissioner, 2001-2007; three children; eight grandchildren.

MHarris@senate.idaho.gov

B.A. in political science from Utah State University; rancher; board member, Bear Lake Memorial Hospital; former state board member, Idaho Farm Bureau; former state board member, Idaho Cattle Association; spouse: Cheryl; four boys.

LHeider@senate.idaho.gov

Born February 17, 1947, in Twin Falls; bachelor’s degree, Brigham Young University; master’s of public administration, Ball State University; contractor/broker; member, Twin Falls City Council; Vice Mayor, Twin Falls; chair, River Governance Committee (CSGW); Legislative Energy Horizon Institute (LEHI) graduate of Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER); Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver awards, Boy Scouts of America; member, Pacific Fisheries Commission; spouse: Jan; six children; 28 grandchildren.

BHill@senate.idaho.gov

President Pro Tempore

Born in Rigby; graduated Madison High School; B.S. in accounting from Utah State University; retired Certified Public Accountant/Certified Financial Planner; board member, Citizens Community Bank; past president Rexburg Chamber of Commerce and Rexburg Kiwanis Club; USU “Outstanding Accounting Graduate” and “Accounting Alumnus of the Year”; spouse: Julie; children: Justin, Ritchie, Michael and Kevin.

DJohnson@senate.idaho.gov

Appointed December 2011, to fill a Senate vacancy in District 7; graduate of University of Idaho, B.S. in forest management, 1989; graduate of Virginia Tech, M.S. in forest economics, 1991; professional development completed in Leadership Idaho Agriculture program and State of Idaho Certified Public Manager program; spouse: Jean; six adult children; 12 grandchildren.

MJordan@senate.idaho.gov

Minority Caucus Chair

Appointed March 2015, to fill a Senate vacancy in District 17; bachelor’s degree in political science, San Jose State University, former President of the Boise City Council; retired small business owner; spouse: Rocky; two children; five grandchildren.

TLakey@senate.idaho.gov

B.S. in international business, Brigham Young University; Juris Doctorate, Lewis and Clark Northwestern School of Law; Canyon County Deputy Prosecutor 1993-1999; Canyon County Commissioner 1999-2004; owner, Borton-Lakey Law Office; Past President Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks; Previous Chairman Community Planning Association of SW Idaho; Officer U.S. Army Reserve, retired; spouse: Jan; five children, three grandchildren.

ALee@senate.idaho.gov

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Brigham Young University; master’s degree in instructional and performance technology, Boise State University; completing a PhD in public policy and administration, Boise State University; Co-chair of the Foster Care Study Legislative Interim Committee in 2016 and 2017; appointed Co-chair of the Legislature’s new Child Protection Oversight Committee in 2018; named 2018 Idaho Mother of Achievement; Food Producer Ag All-Star: 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018; senate representative to Committee for Food Safety Modernization Rule Oversight – Idaho State Department of Agriculture; member of the Western States Legislative Forestry Task Force; appointed to 2017 Governor’s Task Force on Higher Education; appointed to the Governor’s Panel on Opioid and Substance Use in 2019; employed as Associate Vice President of College and Public Relations at Treasure Valley Community College; member Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Ontario Community Board; Ontario Kiwanis: president 2010-2012, current member; spouse: Brian; two daughters.

DLent@senate.idaho.gov

Graduate of Eastern Idaho Technical College and Idaho State University; national credential in Radiation Protection; site-wide Training Manager for Fluor Idaho at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) where he oversees both regulatory and facility specific training programs; served as chair for the Energy Facilities Contracting Group; received a Distinguished Leadership award at the Department of Energy Headquarters in Washington D.C. for regulatory reform and cost-cutting initiatives; consulted in the nuclear power industry in both radiation protection and training; managed several multimillion-dollar projects and has participated in mission critical activities at the INL since 1980; served on the Idaho Falls School District 91 Board of Trustees since 2006, where he played a key role in replacing four elementary schools and transitioning a junior high into a successful project-based high school; invited by Idaho Falls Mayor Casper to participate on committee that eventually recommended the creation of the College of Eastern Idaho; wife Terri is known throughout the community for her work teaching the performing arts to youth; Dave and Terri have five children and twelve grandchildren and enjoy hosting family and friends at their Spencer cabin and boating on area waters.

PALodge@senate.idaho.gov

Born Pittsburgh, PA; Idahoan since age 4; B.A. in history/secondary education, Marylhurst University; graduate studies at BSU, University of Idaho, Idaho State University and Albertson College of Idaho; NNU; Catholic; agribusiness owner/retired public school educator.

SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES: Chairman Senate Judiciary and Rules 2012-, member 2001-; Vice-chair Senate State Affairs 2015, member 2011-, member Health and Welfare 2000-2004, 2006-; Past Chairman Health and Welfare 2006-2012; member JFAC 2002-2006; Commerce 2000-2002, 2009-2011.

COMMITTEES: Joint Millennium Fund Committee 2002-, Co-chair 2005-; Co-chair Criminal Justice Reinvestment Oversight Committee 2014-; Legislative Council 2003-2011; Pacific Northwest Economic Region Idaho Council 2012-; Information Technology Resources Management Council 2009-2011; Health Care Task Force 2007-2014; Board of Health and Welfare 2007-2013; State Drug Court Executive Committee 2001-; Juvenile Custody Review Board 2002-2013; Idaho Meth Project Advisory Board 2008-2013; Co-chair, Criminal Justice Reinvestment Committee 2013-; Board of Juvenile Corrections 2013-; Idaho Criminal Justice Commission 2013-.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Girls and Boys Club Advisory Committee 2009-; Nampa Chamber of Commerce; Caldwell Chamber of Commerce; Idaho Catholic Foundation Board Member; Member of Caldwell Night Rodeo Board of Directors 1992-2000; Idaho High School Rodeo Association Board Member; President Idaho Federation of Republican Women; Former Canyon County GOP Chairman; Precinct Chairman 1980-2001, 2012-2014; Canyon County GOP State Committeewoman; Canyon County Republican Women’s President; Idaho Republican Party, Finance Chair 2001-2002; National Republican Women Board Member 1992-2000.

AWARDS: American Conservative Union Excellence Achievement; Idaho Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Legislator of the Year 2014; AG All Star 2001-; Friend of Agriculture 2001-; Idaho Fraternal Order of Police Legislative Award 2013; Idaho State FFA Honorary Degree 2013; Idaho Republican Senator of the Year 2010; Idaho Drug Court Leadership Award 2006; Canyon County Outstanding Republican; Idaho Republican Hall of Fame; Outstanding County Chair; Idaho Outstanding Republican Woman; Idaho State Marriage Ambassador.

FAMILY: spouse: Edward J. Lodge; children: Mary-Jeanne, Edward R. and Anne-Marie; grandchildren: Cade, Amara, Hadley and twins Giuliana and Declan.

FMartin@senate.idaho.gov

Born in Tyhee, Idaho; 4th-generation Idahoan; graduated Brigham Young University-Idaho; Chairman – Senate Health and Welfare Committee; member – Senate Commerce and Human Resources Committee, Joint Millennium Fund, and Joint Occupational Licensing and Certification Laws Interim Committee; Idaho Council on Suicide Prevention; Idaho Immunization Assessment Board; Idaho Welfare Steering Committee; medic, Idaho National Guard and Army Reserve; Boy Scouts of America: District Commissioner, Scout Master, Eagle Scout, Duty to God Award; Bureau Chief and Aid, U.S. Congressman; Sergeant at Arms, Idaho State Senate; Student Body President, Ricks College; National Sterling Business Executive.

DMortimer@senate.idaho.gov

Business owner; previously served in the Idaho State House of Representatives, 2007-2008; chairman of the Senate Education Committee; serves on the Senate Resources & Environment Committee and the Senate Agricultural Committee; associate degree, Ricks College; bachelor’s degree in communications and master’s degree in business administration, Utah State University; retired mortgage banker; builder/developer; spouse: Judy Woodbury; four children; 15 grandchildren.

DNelson@senate.idaho.gov

Fourth-generation Idahoan who grew up on a Genesee wheat ranch; graduate of the University of Idaho; pursued a career outside of Idaho in the oil and gas industry by writing software for companies to help them manage their energy more efficiently; returned to Idaho 20 years ago and started a flourishing business with his boss, after the two left Chevron to work together, growing the company to more than 50 employees working in Idaho, Texas, and Argentina; involved in Rotary for the last 15 years, including running the regional high school youth exchange program and impacting the lives of more than 300 students around the world; enjoys rafting Idaho’s rivers; lives in Moscow with wife, Nancy; two daughters, both graduates of Moscow High School.

MNye@senate.idaho.gov

Served 2 terms, House 2014-2016; graduate of Pocatello High School, Harvard University, and University of Idaho College of Law; past president, Idaho State Bar; National Board of Governors, American Bar Association; former Commissioner, Idaho Centennial Commission; past member, Law Advisory Committee, U of I; past board member, Idaho Community Foundation; board member, Andrus Center; past chair, ISU Foundation; spouse: Eva.

JPatrick@senate.idaho.gov

Born in Twin Falls, Idaho; B.S. in agricultural economics and business management, University of Idaho; 116th National Guard; Director, Salmon River Canal Company; President Idaho Bean Commission; Director-IMCB; Secretary/Treasurer-NDBC; on bank board for 20 years; Chairman Commerce and Human Resources; member of numerous associations, societies and boards; Eagle Scout; Farm Bureau Member of the Year, Outstanding Water Quality Irrigator; spouse: Afton; children: David and Andrew.

JRice@senate.idaho.gov

Appointed March 1, 2012, to fill a Senate vacancy in District 10; graduated from Melba High School and attended Brigham Young University; law degree from William Howard Taft University in California.

MSouza@senate.idaho.gov

Born in Spokane, WA; has lived in Coeur d’Alene for 30 years; B.S. in nursing from Pacific Lutheran University; M.S. in health education from Whitworth University; former critical care RN; former clinical nursing instructor, Spokane Community College; has co-owned a business for 32 years; spouse: Rick; four grown children; one grandchild.

MStennett@senate.idaho.gov

Minority Leader

B.A. in international relations-environmental studies and B.A. in romance languages, University of Oregon; Certificat d’Etudes, Universite de Poitiers, France; Legislative Energy Horizon Institute Certificate, University of Idaho; Certificate of Appreciation from the American Legion; Certificate Fire Ops 101; Certificate of Graduation, Western Legislative Academy for Council of State Governments-West; Conservation Voters Legislator Award; Pacific Northwest Economic Region Certificate for the Idaho Council; Dottie Stimpson Award; Keith and Pat Axline Award for Environmental Activism.

SThayn@senate.idaho.gov

Born in Richland, Washington; 1972 graduate of Emmett High School; Treasure Valley Community College and Boise State University, B.S. Political Science; LDS; President of Youth Soccer Association for 10 years; Chairman, Payette River Regional Technical Academy Charter School; author of ten books: “The Thayn Doctrine,” “Improving the Rx,” “Parent’s Guide to Idaho Education,” “A New Political Covenant,” “Reclaiming Health CARE,” “Prosperity,” “The Plan,” “Reprogramming Government,” “The Family,” and “Road to Venezuela”; Senator Thayn’s latest book entitled “The Missing Element” introduces proactive conservatism and explains how tapping into the resource of functional family units can stabilize society and reduce government spending; spouse: Sheryll; children: Damon, Derrick, Tyler, Tabor, Micah, Marcus, Chelsey and Carli; 24 grandchildren.

SJVick@senate.idaho.gov

Assistant Majority Leader

Born May 23, 1956, in Great Falls, Montana; bachelor’s degree in engineering, Montana State University; business owner; member, Montana House of Representatives, 1994-2001; member, Idaho Senate, 2010-present; spouse: Cheryl Ann; four children; nine grandchildren.

JWardEngelking@senate.idaho.gov

Born in Caldwell, Idaho; attended Whittier College; B.S. 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.

CWinder@senate.idaho.gov

Majority Leader

Bachelor’s degree in political science, College of Idaho; businessman; served on the Boise City Design Review Committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission; Ada County Highway District Commission; former chairman, Idaho Transportation Board; former naval aviator; Credit Rating Enhancement Committee; Capitol Commission; State Affairs Committee; Education Committee; Transportation Committee; Governor’s Housing Committee; Endowment Fund Investment Board; co-chair Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Transportation Committee; spouse: Dianne; two children; seven grandchildren.

JWoodward@senate.idaho.gov

Raised in Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint, Idaho; B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Idaho; U.S. Navy submarine officer with 21 years of active and reserve service; owner/operator of a heavy construction company; board member, Northern Lights Electric Cooperative; board member, Idaho Consumer Owned Utilities Assoc.; spouse: Brenda; two children.