Randy Brodehl (born October 13, 1954) is an American businessman, former fire chief, and politician from Montana. Brodehl is a former

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member of the

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and current Commissioner of Flathead County in Montana.

Early life

On October 13, 1954, Brodehl was born in

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Education

In 1987, Brodehl earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Service Management from

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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 Kalispell (, Montana Salish: Ql̓ispé, Kutenai language: kqayaqawakⱡuʔnam) is a city in, and the county seat of, Flathead County, Montana, United States. The 2020 census put Kalispell's population at 24,558. In Montana's northwest region, ...

, until July 2008. In 2008, Brodehl became the owner of R&J Enterprises, a custom cabinet maker. On November 2, 2010, Brodehl won the election and became a

member of

for District 7. Brodehl defeated Karen Reeves with 72.38% of the votes. 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. In November 2018, Brodehl won the election and became a Commissioner of

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for District 3.

Personal life

Brodehl's wife is Joyce Brodehl. They have six children. Brodehl and his family live in

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