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
The Montana House of Representatives is, with the Montana Senate, one of the two houses of the Montana Legislature. Composed of 100 members, the House elects its leadership every two years.
Composition of the House
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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
Western Oregon University (WOU) is a public university in Monmouth, Oregon. It was originally established in 1856 by Disciples of Christ pioneers as Monmouth University. Subsequent names included Oregon State Normal School, Oregon College of ...
.
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
Republican member of
Montana House of Representatives
The Montana House of Representatives is, with the Montana Senate, one of the two houses of the Montana Legislature. Composed of 100 members, the House elects its leadership every two years.
Composition of the House
:''67th Legislature – 2021� ...
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
Flathead County, Montana
Flathead County is in the U.S. state of Montana. At the 2020 census, its population was 104,357, making it the state's fourth most populous county. Its county seat is Kalispell. Its numerical designation (used in the issuance of license plate ...
for District 3.
Personal life
Brodehl's wife is Joyce Brodehl. They have six children. Brodehl and his family live 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, ...
.
See also
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Montana House of Representatives, District 7
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Montana House of Representatives, District 9
References
External links
Randy Brodehl at ballotpedia.orgbrodehlforhd7.com via archive.isRandy Brodehl at leg.mt.gov
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American fire chiefs
Living people
Republican Party members of the Montana House of Representatives
Politicians from Kalispell, Montana
1954 births