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 Leader

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 Mart Group, LLC, a potato fresh pack and processing company, as a board member of the Southern Idaho Economic Development Council, 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.

JVanOrden@senate.idaho.gov

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; Japanese American Citizen League member; spouse: Garth.

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 of Fellowship Baptist Church (Nampa, Idaho); enjoys gardening, knitting, walking in the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and sight-seeing; spouse: Dieter (former member of the Idaho House of Representatives); three grown children: Clifford, Deborah, and Birch Robert.

GBurgoyne@senate.idaho.gov

Assistant Minority Leader

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; adjunct professor at University of Idaho College of Law, 2020-2021; 2018 Mothers Against Drunk Driving Legislator of the Year; 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 (43 years); two daughters; two grandchildren.

VBurtenshaw@senate.idaho.gov

Farmer, rancher, and livestock dealer.

KCook@senate.idaho.gov

Born in Spanish Fork, Utah; graduated from Weber State University in Utah with a degree in computer science; software engineer for the Idaho National Laboratory; owned and operated a software consulting business for 12 years; lived in Bonneville county for 22 years on a small farm; member of the NRA and the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce; spouse: Cheri, 32 years; four children; three grandchildren.

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 16, 13, and 10.)

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; nine grandchildren.

MHarris@senate.idaho.gov

Majority Caucus Chair

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.

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.

RBlair@Senate.idaho.gov

Fourth generation farmer; Attended Kendrick High School and graduated Lapwai High School; A.A Agriculture Business Walla Walla Community College; B.S. Agriculture Business University of Idaho; Leadership Idaho Agriculture Alumni; Idaho Grain Producers Association Past President; AGree Economic and Environmental Risk Coalition board member; Federal Communications Commission’s Precision Agriculture Task Force, Adoption and Job Creation Working Group member; U of I CALS Soils and Water Systems Advisory Board member; Spouse: Rhonda; Two sons.

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

Assistant Majority Leader

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; named 2018 Idaho Mother of Achievement; Food Producer Ag All-Star; 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.

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 was responsible for 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

GENERAL INFORMATION: B.A. in history, Marylhurst University; graduate studies in education from Idaho colleges and universities; agri-business/cattle production; retired Canyon County public educator (35 years); Catholic.

SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES: CHAIRMAN State Affairs 2018-, Judiciary and Rules 2012-2018, Health and Welfare 2006-2012; member State Affairs 2011-, Vice Chairman 2015-2017; member Judiciary and Rules 2000-; member Health and Welfare 2000-2004, 2006-2016; member Commerce 2000-2002, 2009-2011; member Joint Finance Appropriations (JFAC) 2002-2006; member Transportation 2016-.

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES: Cochairman Joint Millennium Fund Committee 2002-; Cochairman Criminal Justice Reinvestment Oversight Committee 2014-2019; Cochairman Campaign Finance Committee 2017-; Legislative Council 2003-2011; Health Care Task Force 2007-2014; Board of Health and Welfare 2007-2013; Juvenile Custody Review Board 2002-2013; Board of Juvenile Corrections 2013-2019; Idaho Criminal Justice Commission 2013-2019.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Trustee West Valley Medical Center 2020-; member Caldwell and Nampa Chamber of Commerce; past President Idaho Federation of Republican Women; former Chairman Canyon County GOP Central Committee, State Committeewoman, multi-year Precinct Chairman; member of National Board of Republican Women, served twice as delegate to the National Convention; past member of National Platform Committee; past Chairman Idaho GOP Finance Committee; served multiple times as delegate to State GOP and Republican Women’s Conventions.

AWARDS: Lincoln Leadership Award 2020; Agriculture All Star 2001-present; Idaho Republican Legislator of the Year 2010; Idaho Drug Court Leadership Award 2006; Idaho State FFA Honorary Degree 2013; Idaho Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Legislator of the Year 2013 & 2014; Law and Order Award; Friend of Agriculture 2001; Idaho Republican Party Lifetime Achievement Award; Canyon County Outstanding Republican; Idaho Republican Hall of Fame; Idaho Outstanding Republican Woman; Outstanding County Chairman; Idaho Centennial Woman.

FAMILY: spouse: Edward J. Lodge; three children; five grandchildren.

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 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.

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 House of Representatives 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.

DRicks@senate.idaho.gov

Fifth-generation Rexburg resident; graduate of Madison High School, Ricks College, and BYU-Idaho; retired university administrator; small business owner; precinct committeeman and former Madison County GOP chairman; spouse: Melissa, 37 years; five children; four grandchildren.

Riggs@senate.idaho.gov

Born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; undergraduate degree and M.B.A. from the University of Idaho; former president & CEO of Pita Pit USA, Inc., a restaurant franchise headquartered in Coeur d’Alene; former chief strategy officer of KORE Power, a U.S.-based lithium-ion battery manufacturing company; spouse: Tyree, 11 years; two children.

CSemmelroth@senate.idaho.gov

Appointed November 2021 to fill Senate vacancy in District 17; BA in sociology, MA in special education, EdD in curriculum and instruction – Boise State University; Exceptional Child Generalist Idaho teaching certification (K-12); ski patrol volunteer; partner: Graham Wright.

MSouza@senate.idaho.gov

Born in Spokane, WA; has lived in Coeur d’Alene for 34 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 37 years; spouse: Rick; four grown children; two grandchildren.

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; Idaho delegate to Legislative Council on River Governance (LCRG) – CSG-West; Idaho delegate to Pacific Fisheries; member of Idaho Workforce Development Council; Senate committees: Health & Welfare, Resources & Environment, and State Affairs; 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; TVCC and BSU with a B.S. political science; member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, served a mission in Brazil 1973-1975; father of eight and grandfather of 28; married for 44 years to Sheryll; written several books on education, health care, and poverty; chairman of the Senate Education Committee; serves on the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee; main architect of the very successful Advanced Opportunities program; website Steventhayn.com.

SJVick@senate.idaho.gov

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; 11 grandchildren.

JWardEngelking@senate.idaho.gov

Minority Caucus Chair

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

President Pro Tempore

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.

MWintrow@senate.idaho.gov

Born in Troy, Ohio; B.A. in English literature from Miami University; M.Ed. in higher education from the University of Georgia; 30-years’ service in higher education, providing leadership to students, faculty, and staff; held formal leadership positions as a women’s center director, Faculty-in-Residence program director, program manager for NEW Leadership (a national women’s leadership institute), and instructor of gender studies; co-owner of SAGA Leadership Associates, specializing in diversity and inclusion, women’s leadership, and team collaboration.

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.

CZito@senate.idaho.gov

Born in Utah, ranch- and farm-raised; graduate of Bridgerland Vocational Center in farm and ranch management; small business owner and farm owner/operator; PTA president, school board member, and vice chairman; precinct committeewoman, state committeewoman, and served on resolutions committee and rules committee; National Farmers Union representative at rural electrification hearings in Washington, D.C.; former Friends of NRA committee chairman; five children; 11 grandchildren.