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  • January 22, 2020 - Governor Little appoints Terry Kirkham to the Commission of Pardons and Parole

    BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Terry Kirkham of Idaho Falls to the Commission of Pardons and Parole. “The Parole Commission is a difficult assignment, and I have full confidence that Terry is the best equipped to fill this critical position. His experience and demeanor make him the ideal person […]

  • December 30, 2019 - Governor Little appoints Patti Perkins as Idaho Department of Finance Director

    BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the appointment of Patti Perkins as Director of the Idaho Department of Finance. Perkins has worked in banking for nearly 30 years, in business and human resources roles. She worked with Bank of America and KeyBank in Boise. Her most recent position at KeyBank was Senior Vice […]

  • December 23, 2019 - Governor Little appoints Lauren Necochea to District 19 House Seat

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Lauren Necochea of Boise to fill the Idaho House of Representatives seat for Legislative District 19. Representative Mat Erpelding vacated the seat earlier this month. Necochea concurrently directs the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy and Idaho Voices for Children. Necochea’s term began Friday, December […]

  • December 5, 2019 - Governor Little appoints Kurt Liebich to State Board of Education

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Kurt Liebich of Boise to the State Board of Education. “Kurt is enthusiastic about improving opportunities for Idaho’s youth, and he has demonstrated that commitment as a valued member of my ‘Our Kids, Idaho’s Future’ task force to strengthen public education in Idaho,” Governor […]

  • October 11, 2019 - Governor Little appoints Sherry Maupin as Valley County Commissioner

    BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Sherry Maupin as Valley County Commissioner. “Sherry’s interest and expertise in issues important to Valley County make her an ideal fit for this important role,” Governor Little said.  “She possesses the leadership skills and knowledge expected of a county commissioner.” Maupin worked 27 years […]

  • October 7, 2019 - Governor Little appoints James Cawthon to Fourth Judicial District

    BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the appointment of James S. Cawthon, Jr., as District Judge to the Fourth Judicial District Court. “Judge Cawthon’s extensive experience as a magistrate and with specialty courts makes him extremely qualified for this position,” Governor Little said. “The Fourth Judicial District will be well-served by his continued […]

  • October 3, 2019 - Governor Little announces members of Shared Stewardship Advisory Committee

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the members of a broad-based group he created to advise the implementation of Shared Stewardship in Idaho, an initiative that aims to reduce wildfire risk, improve forest health, and support jobs through additional, coordinated active land management projects. “The protection of our rural communities and the health […]

  • September 26, 2019 - Governor Little appoints Shawn Keough to Idaho State Board of Education

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has appointed Shawn Keough to the Idaho State Board of Education. “Improving education in Idaho is my highest priority and a key factor in ensuring Idaho’s children and grandchildren have the best opportunities to stay in Idaho and for the ones who have left to choose to return,” Governor […]

  • September 5, 2019 - Governor Little makes appointments to Idaho Fish and Game Commission

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has appointed two members to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. Derick Atterbury has been reappointed to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission representing the Upper Snake Region. Atterbury is an irrigation company operations manager residing in Idaho Falls. He studied environmental sciences at Idaho State University and University […]

  • August 26, 2019 - Governor Little appoints two to Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole

      Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has appointed two new members to the Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole. Judge Patricia Young of Boise will fill an opening vacated by Lisa Growette Bostaph. Bostaph resigned from the commission effective Aug. 1. Young is a former Boise County Magistrate Judge. She received her undergraduate degree […]