Britt Raybould
Britt Raybould | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 34 Seat B | |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
| In office December 1, 2018 – December 1, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Dell Raybould |
| Succeeded by | Ronald M. Nate |
| President of National Potato Council | |
| Assumed office January 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Idaho |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relatives | Dell Raybould (grandfather) |
| Alma mater | Boise State University, Westminster College |
| Occupation | CFO, politician |
| Known for | First woman President of National Potato Council |
Britt Raybould is an American CFO and politician from Idaho. Raybould is a member of Idaho House of Representatives from District 34, seat B. Raybould is the first woman president of National Potato Council.
Early life
Raybould was born in Idaho. Raybould is a fourth-generation Idahoan. Raybould's father is Jeff Raybould, a farmer. Raybould's mother is Vickie Raybould. Raybould's grandfather is Dell Raybould, a former politician. Raybould's grandmother is Vera Raybould. In 1997, Raybould graduated from Sugar-Salem High School.[1][2][3][4]
Education
In 2001, Raybould earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Boise State University. In 2003, Raybould earned a master's degree in communication from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah. [1]
Career
In 2001, Raybould's political career began when she became an intern for Dirk Kempthorne, governor of Idaho.[1]
In 2016, Raybould became the chief financial officer of Raybould Brothers Farms, a potato farm in Idaho.[1]
On November 6, 2018, Raybould won the general election unopposed, and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 34, seat B.[5][1][2][3]
In January 2020, Raybould became the president of National Potato Council. Raybould is also the first woman president of National Potato Council. Raybould succeeded Larry Alsum.[6]
Awards
- 2020 Spudwoman of the Year. Sponsored by Lockwood Equipment.[4]
Personal life
Raybould lives in Plano, Idaho.[1] In 2020, Raybould's hometown is St. Anthony, Idaho.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Britt Raybould's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ a b "Britt Raybould". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ a b "Britt Raybould to run for Idaho House". localnews8.com. January 18, 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ a b c Jennings, Zeke (May 2020). "2020 Spudwoman of the Year Britt Raybould". spudman.com. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "November 6, 2018 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 6, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ "Britt Raybould becomes National Potato Council's first female president". spudman.com. January 19, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.