Randy Brodehl (born October 13, 1954) is an American businessman, former fire chief, and politician from Montana. Brodehl is a former Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives and current Commissioner of Flathead County in Montana.
Randy Brodehl | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
| In office January 5, 2015 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Reichner |
| Succeeded by | David Dunn |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Jon Sonju |
| Succeeded by | Frank Garner |
| Fire Chief of Kalispell Fire Department | |
| In office July 2008 – 2011 | |
| Succeeded by | Dan Diehl (Acting Fire Chief) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 13, 1954 Stockton, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Kalispell, Montana |
| Occupation | Business owner, fire chief |
Early life
editOn October 13, 1954, Brodehl was born in Stockton, California.[1]
Education
editIn 1987, Brodehl earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Service Management from Western Oregon University.[1]
Career
editOn 1985, Brodehl became a Battalion Chief of Corvallis Fire Department in Oregon, until 2001. In 1987, Brodehl became the owner of Brodehl Farms, until 2001.[1]
In 2001, Brodehl became the Fire Chief of Kalispell Fire Department in Kalispell, Montana, until July 2008.[1][2]
In 2008, Brodehl became the owner of R&J Enterprises, a custom cabinet maker.[3][1]
On November 2, 2010, Brodehl won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 7. Brodehl defeated Karen Reeves with 72.38% of the votes.[4] On November 6, 2012, as an incumbent, Brodehl won the election and continued serving District 7. Brodehl defeated Diane Frances Taylor-Mahnke with 68.99% of the votes.[5][1]
In November 2018, Brodehl won the election and became a Commissioner of Flathead County, Montana for District 3.[6]
Personal life
editBrodehl's wife is Joyce Brodehl. They have six children. Brodehl and his family live in Kalispell, Montana.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Randy Brodehl's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
- ^ "Breaking: Kalispell Fire Chief Retires - City Officials Report Randy Brodehl Reached Decision Monday". flatheadbeacon.com. July 30, 2008. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
- ^ "Randy Brodehl bio". missoulian.com. May 17, 2010. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- ^ "MT State House 007". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2010. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
- ^ "MT State House 007". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- ^ "Our County Commissioners". flathead.mt.gov. Retrieved September 29, 2020.