Randy Brodehl
{{short description|American politician}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Randy Brodehl
| image =
| office2 = Fire Chief of Kalispell Fire Department
| term_start2 = July 2008
| term_end2 = 2011
| predecessor2 =
| successor2 = Dan Diehl (Acting Fire Chief)
| state_house1 = Montana
| district1 = 7th
| term_start1 = January 3, 2011
| term_end1 = January 5, 2015
| predecessor1 = Jon Sonju
| successor1 = Frank Garner
| state_house = Montana
| district = 9th
| term_start = January 5, 2015
| term_end = January 7, 2019
| predecessor = Scott Reichner
| successor = David Dunn
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1954|10|13}}
| birth_place = Stockton, California
| death_date =
| alma_mater =
| party = Republican
| occupation = Business owner, fire chief
| spouse =
| residence = Kalispell, Montana
}}
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.
Early life
On October 13, 1954, Brodehl was born in Stockton, California.
Education
In 1987, Brodehl earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Service Management from Western Oregon University.
Career
On 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.
In 2001, Brodehl became the Fire Chief of Kalispell Fire Department in Kalispell, Montana, until July 2008.{{cite web |URL=https://flatheadbeacon.com/2008/07/30/breaking-kalispell-fire-chief-retires/ |title=Breaking: Kalispell Fire Chief Retires - City Officials Report Randy Brodehl Reached Decision Monday |website=flatheadbeacon.com |date=July 30, 2008 |accessdate=September 28, 2020}}
In 2008, Brodehl became the owner of R&J Enterprises, a custom cabinet maker.{{cite web |URL=https://missoulian.com/elections_2010/state/mt_house/house_district_7/randy-brodehl-bio/article_581da378-61c7-11df-a1b6-001cc4c03286.html |title=Randy Brodehl bio |website=missoulian.com |date=May 17, 2010 |accessdate=September 29, 2020}}
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.{{cite web |URL=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=683131 |title=MT State House 007 |website=ourcampaigns.com |date=November 2, 2010 |accessdate=September 28, 2020}}
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.{{cite web |URL=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=760503 |title=MT State House 007 |website=ourcampaigns.com |date=November 6, 2012 |accessdate=September 29, 2020}}{{cite web |URL=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/120768/randy-brodehl |title=Randy Brodehl's Biography |publisher=Vote Smart |accessdate=September 28, 2020}}
In November 2018, Brodehl won the election and became a Commissioner of Flathead County, Montana for District 3.{{cite web |URL=https://flathead.mt.gov/officials/county_commissioners.php |title=Our County Commissioners |website=flathead.mt.gov |accessdate=September 29, 2020}}
Personal life
Brodehl's wife is Joyce Brodehl. They have six children. Brodehl and his family live in Kalispell, Montana.
See also
References
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External links
- [https://ballotpedia.org/Randy_Brodehl Randy Brodehl at ballotpedia.org]
- [https://archive.today/20130118160059/http://brodehlforhd7.com/ brodehlforhd7.com via archive.is]
- [https://leg.mt.gov/legislator-information/roster/individual/3834 Randy Brodehl at leg.mt.gov]
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Category:Republican Party members of the Montana House of Representatives
Category:Politicians from Kalispell, Montana